WSNIA presents Senator of the Year Award to Mark Mullet
Board members from the Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA) presented State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) with the Senator of the Year award during his visit to Everett. The event took place at Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, “Senator Mark Mullet is a voice of reason in the legislature,” said Dave Hayes, who works […]
Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., September 14, 2023—Amazon held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest fulfillment center in Arlington on Thursday, September 14. “These are the types of jobs that the community needs,” said Bruno Arnal, General Manager for Amazon’s PAE2. “We are proud to invest in this area and see it grow with us.” […]
More than $60 million coming to Washington in the next three months to combat fentanyl epidemic
SEATTLE, Wash., September 9, 2023—Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday, September 7, that more than $60 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic will soon be coming to Washington counties and cities. These resources are a result of Ferguson’s investigation into Walmart for its role fueling the opioid epidemic as a pharmacy. All eligible local […]
New partnership set to take on critical shortage of volunteers at Washington state food banks
SEATTLE, Wash., September 6, 2023—Lingering disruptions from the recent pandemic have resulted in a critical decline in volunteers at food banks throughout Washington state. The decrease in public involvement has challenged food distribution efforts at the exact moment when food insecurity across the state is growing, and more families and individuals are facing hunger. In […]
DelBene presents $750,000 check for Food and Farming Center at Evergreen State Fair’s Grand Opening
MONROE, Wash., August 24, 2023—To commemorate the grand opening of the 114th year of the Evergreen State Fair, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County with a $750,000 check for its Food and Farming Center — a crucial resource hub for fruit and vegetables across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, and King counties. DelBene secured the investment […]
Community Transit seeks public comment on continuing Zip Alderwood Shuttle
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Community Transit is seeking public comment on making Zip Alderwood Shuttle a regular, long-term service. The on-demand ride service, offered for the same price as a local bus trip, is nearing the end of its one-year test period. The agency is considering transitioning Zip to regular, ongoing service. Zip was launched […]
Shaquille O’Neal-founded Big Chicken now open in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 9, 2023—Shaquille O’Neal-founded Big Chicken at 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, in the Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, is officially opening to the public Thursday, August 10. Prepare to be greeted upon entry and select from a multitude of chef-driven 5-oz chicken sandwich recipes named after people from O’Neal’s life – each tells a story. The […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Tickets on Sale
Snohomish County, Wash., August 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 27th, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a Social Hour and Silent Auction at 4:30 pm, with the […]
Community Transit considers making Lynnwood Zip permanent, North County on the horizon
EVERETT, Wash., August 3, 2023—Things are looking good for Community Transit’s Zip ride share project in Lynnwood, just a few months shy of its year-long pilot timeframe ending. As the decision to implement the pilot project as regular service approaches on October 5, Jennifer Hass, Senior Manager of Innovation for the transportation agency presented to […]
North Queens Drill Team on fire with six straight years of championship victories
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 3, 2023—Not only is Lynnwood’s North Queens Drill Team unlike any other drill team in the United States, they are also on an All City Championship roll, winning the last six years and bringing the number of championships to a whopping 15 wins since Kim Looney, current Drill Mistress, took the reins. […]
