Alaska Airlines becomes first major US airline to ban emotional support animals
By Alaska Airlines | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 29, 2020 — Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a […]
Pop-up blood drive at Rosehill Community Center in January
Bloodworks has posted information addressing questions and concerns for blood donors at bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus. To make your appointment, call 1-800-398-7888 or visit schedule.bloodworksnw.org. January 19 & 21 Rosehill Community Center Point Elliott Room 304 Lincoln Ave. Mukilteo, WA 98275 Donating blood is a simple act that can mean so much to those in need. January is […]
Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route suspension starts tonight
18-hour route suspension to end with opening of new Mukilteo terminal By Washington State Department of Transportation Mukilteo, Wash., December 28, 2020 – People who use the Mukilteo/Clinton state ferry route will need to make alternate plans for much of the day Tuesday, Dec. 29. Washington State Ferries will suspend service on the run for […]
Possible arson at BNSF building in Marysville
Update 2:32 p.m. Dec. 28: At 10:14 a.m. a 25-y/o male was arrested by Marysville police after confessing to starting the fire. The suspect was booked into Snohomish County Jail at 11:33 a.m. on the charge of second degree arson. Mental illness may have contributed to the suspect’s intent of starting the fire. At this […]
Edmonds-Kingston ferry dock accident
Update: 2:45 p.m. Dec. 28 – The route is back in service. Update: 1:36 p.m. Dec. 28 – The logs have been removed. A safety inspection of the terminal structures is needed before vehicles will be allowed off #Spokane and service on the #Kingston route can resume. Update: 1:11 p.m. Dec. 28 – Clean up […]
2.9 magnitude earthquake south of Monroe
Monroe, Wash., December 28, 2020 – According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake about 4 mile from Maltby, Washington at a depth of 16.1 miles on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:41 a.m. PST. The earthquake centered at 47.813°N 121.967°W or 2.5 miles south of Monroe, WA. The earthquake was reported by 68 people […]
Inslee authorizes $54 million in federal CARES Act funds to extend Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
By Press releases from Office of the Governor and Employment Security Department with additions by Mario Lotmore. Update: [6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020] President Donald J. Trump signs $2.3 trillion government funding bill into law Sunday evening preventing a shutdown that was set to begin on Tuesday. The bill consists of $740 billion in […]
Troop 49 Tree Recycling pick up
Trees can be dropped off the first weekend in January at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club. Pick up services offered in Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terrace and areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. Trees should be free from all ornaments and decorations. Unfortunately flocked trees cannot be accepted. Trees should be placed on the curb by […]
Snohomish County approves additional COVID-19 response
By Snohomish County Government SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2020 – Today, the Snohomish County Council approved the recommendation of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to appropriate $13.2 million for the County’s COVID-19 response in 2021. The resources will be spent on Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management ($5 million), Snohomish County’s Department of Human […]
Renowned artist Andy Eccleshall starts new masterpiece at ArtWorks
by Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Andy Eccleshall, a local artist and muralist, is leasing space at ArtWorks from the Edmonds Arts Festival to create a nine-panel, 45-foot-long mural celebrating the history of Petersburg, Alaska. Hammer & Wikan, a company in Petersburg, Alaska, has commissioned a nine-panel, 45-foot-long mural by Eccleshall. The business started 100 years ago […]
