Alexa’s Cafe to join ‘Restaurant Row’ at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place
EVERETT—Alexa’s Cafe will soon be serving up scrambles and pancakes with a side of waterfront views at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. On April 9, the Port of Everett Commission approved a new 10-year lease with two five-year extension options for a 2,400-square-foot interior restaurant space with expansive outdoor patio along the Marina esplanade. […]
City of Mill Creek to hold State of the City luncheon on April 24
MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek is excited to present its first State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24, in conjunction with the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce at The Forum at Mill Creek Town Center (15115 Main St, Mill Creek). From noon to 1:00 p.m., we invite the Mill Creek community to […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins statewide project of the year award
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works’ project that created the Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS) was innovative, changing the way the county handles mitigation and saving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds. As a result, the project has been recognized as the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association […]
Washington named eighth most dangerous state in 2024 study
The latest study reveals Washington is the eighth most dangerous state, highlighting ongoing concerns over crime and safety. Washington state has a safety score of 59.6. The Larceny/Theft Rate in Washington is the highest (2133.6) per 100,000, revealing it as having a major issue with property crime compared to other states. Legal experts at Simmrin Law Group examined crime statistics from […]
Public invited to an Earth Day discussion with Dr. Carolyn Finney, author of ‘Black Faces, White Spaces’
EVERETT—Washington State University’s (WSU) second Everett Empowered speaker event is scheduled for April 18, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., featuring Dr. Carolyn Finney speaking about the environment and diversity in honor of Earth Day. The Earth Day conversation will focus on why are African Americans are so underrepresented when it comes to interest in nature, outdoor […]
Meet Marysville’s new paint striper truck: Sir Stripes-a-Lot
LYNNWOOD—The newest member of the City of Marysville’s fleet of specialized maintenance vehicles now has a name: Sir Stripes-a-Lot. In an NCAA-March-Madness-inspired bracket, the City encouraged residents to vote for their favorite names. After three rounds of weekly voting, ‘Sir Stripes-a-Lot’ garnered the most votes. Other contenders were, in order of popularity: “We think these […]
Public invited to celebrate Tempur-Pedic Mattress Gallery Expansion at Ashley of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America and one of the largest mattress retailers in North America, invites you to discover the all-new TEMPUR-Adapt® Collection from Tempur-Pedic® on Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at its Lynnwood store, located at 18601 Alderwood Mall Parkway. To help you find the perfect TEMPUR-Adapt® […]
GOP challenger for Secretary of State, advocates secure voter registration
AUBURN—Having served on committees and boards that provide oversight and policy changes on elections for nearly a decade, state Senator Phil Fortunato is running to be Washington’s next election’s chief as Secretary of State. “The Secretary of State is the second most important elected position in Washington, and we simply cannot have one party controlling the entire […]
Public invited to virtual meeting on Port Boundary ballot measure
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting a virtual event on April 9, 2024, featuring a discussion with the Port of Everett on a historic ballot measure to expand the Port boundary. The Port of Everett currently covers most of Everett, parts of Mukilteo, and areas in unincorporated Snohomish County near Marysville, totaling around 110,000 […]
Community Transit proposes elimination of commuter bus fare
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is proposing to eliminate its commuter bus fare when certain routes go away later this year. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel to Northgate and downtown Seattle. After light rail begins operating in Snohomish County later this year, Community Transit will stop operating […]
