Lynnwood Link enters new pre-revenue testing before August 30 open date
LYNNWOOD—Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension entered a new milestone, pre-revenue testing, on Friday, June 7, which includes training for operators and maintenance staff, and continued testing to ensure stations, tracks, utilities, and vehicles work together as expected in preparation for the start of service. “We’re less than three months away from the opening […]
Grammy nominated pianist to perform at Mill Creek Town Center
MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek is thrilled to inaugurate Pianos on Main 2024 with a free extraordinary outdoor concert, a rare chance to experience the musical genius of Josh Rawlings live. On Monday, July 1, we invite you to be part of this unique event. Josh, a Grammy-nominated and Platinum Album Award-winning composer, studio […]
Rep Larsen requests more than $42 million for local projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $42,399,656 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities,” said Larsen. “I […]
New Lynnwood Link extension to begin commuter travel August 30
SEATTLE—Sound Transit announced Thursday, April 4, that passenger service on the Link 1 Line will begin to Lynnwood on August 30, 2024. The 8.5-mile segment will add four new stations: Shoreline South/148th St., Shoreline North/185th St., Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood City Center. During peak hours, trains will run approximately every eight minutes. Community Transit and […]
The new Swift Orange Line is here!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit’s Swift network is expanding. With the addition of the new Swift Orange Line, you can take the bus to even more destinations in the region! Before you head out, check out what Community Transit has available to help get you where you need to go with our Destination Guides. These guides help you […]
Buttigieg proposes $88.4 million for Lynnwood Link Extension project
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In his $4 billion funding recommendations for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program and Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) Pilot Program, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg included $88.4 million for the Lynnwood Link Extension that is expected to open by fall of 2024. This proposed funding would, if appropriated, complete the CIG grant agreement contribution […]
Transportation update: Lynnwood Light Rail and Swift Orange Line
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat event with local leaders on February 6 to discuss key transportation projects within Snohomish County, including the Lynnwood Link Extension, offering an update on developments shaping the county’s transportation landscape. The event was hosted by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Alliance, […]
Snohomish County Executive releases 2023 annual report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers released the 2023 Annual Report for Snohomish County Government on Friday, January 26, highlighting some accomplishments and outcomes for all Executive departments during 2023 and their visions going forward through this year. “Looking back on 2023, we can be proud of the fact that we are becoming more efficient, […]
Parents charged with first-degree manslaughter of 1-year-old daughter
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office have filed manslaughter charges against the parents for the December 4, 2021, fatal shooting of their then 11-month-old daughter. The 32-year-old father was charged with first-degree manslaughter w/firearm DV and unsafe storage of a firearm in the first degree DV. The girl’s mother, 26, was charged with first-degree manslaughter […]
Fast, frequent, convenient Swift Orange Line coming March 30
LYNNWOOD—Starting March 30, South Snohomish County will soon enjoy the Community Transit Swift Orange Line—a new, quick and convenient way to get around! The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
