Landyn Olson joins Snohomish County Sports Commission
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is delighted to announce the hiring of Landyn Olson as the Sports Development Coordinator. He will be responsible for bringing new sporting events to Snohomish County and building relationships with the sports organizations. “We are delighted to have Landyn join the sports commission team. His passion for the community and […]
Washington state leads the US in burglaries
New research has revealed the states where you are most likely to be burglarized and Washington is at the top of the list, with 548 burglaries per 100,000 citizens. Criminal defense firm, Suzuki Law Offices, analyzed FBI crime data to determine the number of burglaries committed in each state in 2022. They then looked at […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin set to deliver state of the city March 21
Everett, Wash., March 12, 2024—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver her annual State of the City address next Thursday, March 21, at the at the Everett Mall located at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Franklin’s address will be the centerpiece at the 2024 State of the City event, where she will highlight ongoing initiatives and […]
DelBene, Moulton introduce legislation to invest in national high-speed rail
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced legislation to invest $205 billion in a national high-speed rail system that would provide Americans with faster, cleaner travel options and create at least 2.6 million American jobs. This legislation comes on the heels of the Biden administration awarding a historic $8.2 billion for high-speed […]
IRS continues special Saturday hours on March 16 for face-to-face help at the Everett Taxpayer Assistance Center
WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service will open the Everett Taxpayer Assistance Center (TACs) on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2707 Colby Ave., to provide in-person help. These special Saturday hours are part of the agency’s continuing transformation efforts to improve taxpayer service. This marks the second of four special nationwide Saturday […]
Police officers will soon be allowed to work part time
OLYMPIA—Washington state remains 51st in the nation for active police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time, says Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), sponsor of Senate Bill 5424, that is awaiting the governor’s signature. He hopes the bill will increase female officers in law enforcement to […]
New Community Transit Swift Orange Line, route changes coming March 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On March 30, Community Transit is making significant changes to several local routes and adding more service with a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the Swift Orange Line, and three new local bus routes. The expanded service will offer riders more frequent trips. Schedule changes on most routes will improve reliability, ensuring people […]
Filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature, up $151
OLYMPIA—For the first time in more than a century of voter-submitted ballot proposals, the filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature has moved from $5 to an inflation-indexed amount, currently set at $156 (a 3,020% increase). Similar adjustments to the filing fees for referenda and Initiatives to the People will take effect in January, the […]
Sno-Isle Libraries announces Executive Director’s retirement
SNOHOMISH and ISLAND COUNTIES—Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson announced her intent to retire in July. After over five years of dedicated service, Lois Langer Thompson leaves behind a legacy of transformative change through her commitment to equity and dedication to creating inspiring, welcoming spaces. “Lois exemplifies dedication and passion to shape our libraries […]
WSP Trooper Christopher Gadd memorial service, procession details
EVERETT—The procession and memorial services for fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927 have been finalized, with the events taking place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Everett, Wash. Trooper Gadd will be afforded full formal law enforcement honors, with the public ceremony being viewable by local news stations and on the […]
