HHS announces the first drugs for Medicare drug price negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 30, 2023—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the first 10 prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for price negotiations which was made possible by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The drugs selected impact approximately 144,000 Medicare Part D enrollees in Washington state to treat […]
Party declarations certified for Washington’s 2024 Presidential Primary
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 29, 2023—As required by state law, the political party declarations that voters must sign when participating in the 2024 Presidential Primary were certified Tuesday morning by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Washington’s voters do not register as members of a political party. However, state law RCW 29A.56.050 requires voters to declare on […]
New opportunity for musicians to join LGBT+ community performances
SEATTLE, Wash., August 29, 2023—Rainbow City Performing Arts (RCPA) is thrilled to invite all musicians and performers to join its dynamic family of ensembles. RCPA is a non-profit organization with expanded facilities and strong support mechanisms to welcome new members of all backgrounds who are eager to express their musical talents to uplift marginalized communities […]
Bat test positive for rabies in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 29, 2023—The Snohomish County Health Department is urging all county residents to know and follow preventive measures for rabies after a bat in the Snohomish area tested positive Monday, August 28. Multiple domestic pets were exposed, but there are no known human exposures. The owner reported that the pets are vaccinated […]
FEMA and FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for October
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2023—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on […]
Toddler injured in window fall at Lynnwood apartment
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—A toddler was seriously injured after falling out an open second-floor window at a Lynnwood apartment complex Friday afternoon. South County Fire responded around 4:45 p.m. to the apartment in the 20900 block of 44th Ave.W. It appeared a screen on an open window gave way under the child’s weight and […]
Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets
SEATTLE, August 23, 2023—Boeing and the Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas’ global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions […]
Sedro-Woolley manufacturer receives Boeing’s 2023 Supplier of the Year Award
ORLANDO, Fla., August 23, 2023—Janicki, a privately-owned engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Sedro-Woolley, among 12 of Boeing’s top-performing global suppliers at its 2023 Supplier of the Year event. The suppliers were celebrated for driving a stable, predictable production system that contributes to Boeing’s safety, quality, sustainability and delivery commitments to customers. “The Supplier of […]
“Majestic Menagerie” art exhibit debuts at the Lynnwood Event Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 23, 2023—To support and showcase the many talents of the artist community, the Lynnwood Event Center welcomes the artwork of 35 talented local artists for its Majestic Menagerie: Animals of Earth & Ocean exhibit, that is running now until December of 2023. Additionally, a free Meet the Artists Reception will be held at […]
Sign up now for free emergency preparedness CERT training
MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 23, 2023—When disaster strikes, will you know what to do? Learn how to be prepared, respond in emergencies and help your community with Marysville’s free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from September 19 through October 12 at Marysville Fire Station […]
