Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene secure $19 million to construct new family-style military homes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With passage of the $467.5 billion spending package on Friday, March 8 that avoids a shutdown by funding portions of the federal government until September 30, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02), secured $19 million for the construction of 88 family-style homes […]
Congresswoman DelBene Secures $18 million for First District community projects
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secures nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s First Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers’ markets and community center services. The allocation of the 15 community projects Representative Delbene spanning the First Congressional District […]
Housing for homeless WA children among six affordable projects secured by Cantwell
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), on March 8, secured $6.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending package for half a dozen affordable housing projects that will provide hundreds of families and children throughout Washington state a place to live. “These projects will create new housing for the people in the State of Washington who need […]
Congressman Larsen secures over $19 million for community projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A total of $19,326,729 for Second District community projects were funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending package on Friday, March 8, and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The monies will be used for fifteen projects local elected officials and community leaders identified to Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) […]
The Port has big plans for the Everett Waterfront, here’s what to expect in the coming years
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has big plans for the Everett Waterfront over the next ten years, or so, which, upon completion, will include residential housing, hotels, a restaurant row, fresh fish market, amphitheater performance venue, parking, and an entertainment district. The development project includes a new 1.5 million square foot mixed-use development located on 65 […]
Emerald City Comic Con 2024 comes to a close with a knockout celebrity guestlist
SEATTLE—Emerald City Comic Con, the region’s largest celebration of geek and pop culture, returned last weekend for its 21st year with what may be its biggest celebrity lineup since the pandemic. The convention spanned from Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3, opening each day at 10 a.m. with events lasting until passed midnight in […]
Wizards of the Coast donates scores of Dungeons & Dragons box sets to Washington State Library
OLYMPIA—Through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State, a donation of 75 Dungeons & Dragons Library Kits will ensure that every library system and institutional library in Washington can obtain a free gaming kit for patron use. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Wizards of the Coast […]
Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state
OLYMPIA—Lilian Hale, the stepdaughter of 19th District Representative Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet), was sworn in March 7, the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Hale is now the youngest serving legislator in Washington state history and possibly U.S. history. Thursday also happened to be her 18th birthday. She is serving as a temporary proxy for McEntire, a […]
17-year-old boy arrested for 2nd degree murder of Lynnwood man
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 6, for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 32-year-old man on February 26, 2024, at Brio Condominium in Lynnwood. The 17-year-old boy was arrested in the 15600 block of 35th Avenue West, less than […]
Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]