Port of Everett earns two new prestigious international awards
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has earned international recognition for two of its major economic and environmental projects, receiving two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a national non-profit organization that leads the future of economic development as an essential, valued profession that fosters […]
New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
King County Metro and Community Transit join forces to provide new regional service
SHORELINE—King County Metro and Community Transit are rolling out major changes to bus service starting Saturday, September 14. This historic service change is designed so that people can take advantage of new, regional public transit options such as new connections to Sound Transit Link 1 Line in King and Snohomish counties. “This is exactly what […]
Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
Snohomish County remembers 9/11 with memorial ceremonies in North and South counties
SNOHOMSIH COUNTY—On the morning of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the U.S., several Snohomish County cities gathered to pay their respects and vows of silence, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day in 2001. The Marysville Fire District, Marysville Professional Firefighters/IAFF Local 3219, the Marysville Police Department and […]
Upcoming September 11 ceremonies and events in Snohomish County
On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda took over four planes leading to the most prolific terrorist attack in the United States. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, United flight 93, crashed into a field in Shanksville, […]
WA scuttles $200,000 sale of two retired state ferries to Ecuador
Washington’s nearly two-year effort to unload a pair of retired state ferries ran aground this week as officials with Washington State Ferries announced on September 5 that the agreement to sell the Elwha and Klahowya for $100,000 each to Nelson Armas who planned to tow them to Ecuador to be scrapped. This might turn out to […]
Upcoming Elections Explained events launching at libraries
EVERETT—This week, in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries, Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell launches Elections Explained, a series of information sessions to share insights into the process of voting and administering elections ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The Elections Explained sessions will be hosted at seven public libraries across […]
Come have coffee and conversation with the Mayor
Do you have questions about the city? Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for a casual conversation on Monday, September 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. We’ll bring coffee and light refreshments. “I really enjoy hearing from residents and getting to […]
