Western WA communities get $41.19 million for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding Western Washington communities tens of millions of dollars to add 180 Electric Vehicle charging stations in Port Angeles, Mount Vernon, and rural cities. The grant will also fund a new electric charging hub for 300 trucks at the Port of Seattle and the Port of […]
Arrest in the murder of ride-share driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif
EDMONDS—The Edmonds Police Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 10, announced the arrest of Alex Matthew Waggoner, 21 years old of Edmonds, for the alleged January 3rd murder of Mr. Abdikadir Gedi Shariif. Waggoner was booked into the Snohomish County Jail and is facing Murder 2, a Class A Felony. If convicted, the 21-year-old […]
Let’s Go Washington initiatives undergoing signature verification, SOS says
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sent official notification to the Washington State Legislature on January 8 that all six Let’s Go Washington initiatives to the Legislature have been granted provisional certification while signatures are being verified. The six initiatives are: The signatures on the Let’s Go Washington initiatives are being verified by the Office of […]
Residents must now register online for all parking passes
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo announced on Tuesday the transition of its parking programs to a digital platform which include resident passes for the waterfront, residential parking in Old Town, and leasing monthly commuter parking near the ferry. Residents can now apply for and manage their and their guests’ parking permits through the City’s new user-friendly […]
Blizzard Warning for Cascades, rain/snow mix in Snohomish County cities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and areas above 2,000 feet starting 4 a.m., Tuesday, to Wednesday, January 10. Expect lots of rain in lowland areas from 4 a.m., January 8, to Tuesday, January 9. “It’s very rare for an actual blizzard warning to be issued,” WA Emergency […]
New leadership roles and responsibilities at upcoming Lynnwood Council meeting
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council to appoint it’s President and Vice President and formalize committee positions at the upcoming Business Meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). To view the agenda in its entirety, click here. 2024 Leadership and committee positions Council members serve as liaisons […]
UW students to rally demanding university cut ties with Starbucks
WASHINGTON, D.C.—University of Washington (UW) Seattle students and Starbucks workers will rally on Sunday, January 7, at Lakeview Park to demand that UW President Ana Marie Cauce end the university’s contract with the coffee giant. During the rally, speakers will also amplify workers’ bargaining demands and share stories about what unions mean to the next […]
State employees, earn up to $10,000 saving taxpayers money
OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has relaunched Washington’s Productivity Board, a state employee suggestion program offering cash incentives and recognition for cost-saving and revenue-generating proposals. The Productivity Board encourages all state employees to help save taxpayers’ money by offering up to $10,000 for a successful proposal. First created by the Legislature in 1982, […]
2024 Pacific Northwest Radon Poster Contest for students now open
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health is calling on students across the Northwest to get creative and raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest. Radon Action Month runs through January 31. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in both new […]
Application period for Community Sponsorship Initiative grants now open
Snohomish County—Executive Dave Somers today announced that the Snohomish County Office of Social Justice (OSJ) is accepting applications for its community sponsorship initiative. The initiative provides up to $5,000 in financial support to organizations working to advance efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is the first of four funding rounds in 2024. “Snohomish […]
