Teen scholarship winner soars in school and in the air
Lukas Holloman, a 2019 Cascade Warbirds Private Pilot Ground School Scholarship winner, hasn’t let the pandemic slow him down. Lukas, a student at Auburn Riverside High School, has been in a running start program taking classes at Green River College and pursuing flight training. He completed his ground school training and was issued his FAA […]
The Colville Tribes to collaborate with Inslee on climate change
NESPELEM, Wash., June 4, 2021 — The Governor of Washington State, Jay Inslee, recently called for a leaders’ summit with tribal nations to consult on climate-related issues. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is pleased to accept this invitation and commits to work with Governor Inslee on these important issues. The Governor recently signed […]
June 2021 Horoscope
June is the month of the ”Summer Solstice” – the longest day of the year and a time when the nights start to draw in again. Occurring on June 20th this year, it’s seen by many societies as a time of exuberant festivals and rituals. So, maybe a good time to let your hair down […]
Lake Stevens Pride Month Proclamation
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – June was declared as “Pride Month” during the May 25 Lake Stevens city council meeting. Councilwoman Anji Jorstad read the proclamation during the online meeting, but the majority of time was devoted to discussion, community input, and ultimately the formation of a Community Advisory Council. Community members largely advocated for a […]
Biden Budget includes $100 million for Lynnwood Link Extension
WASHINGTON D.C., May 29, 2021 – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday announced that President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget includes $330.8 million for two new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in South King County and Pierce County, Washington, as well as two existing light rail projects currently under construction in South King County […]
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors steps down
In a May 27 press release, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLM) announced that co-founder and current Executive Director, Patrisse Cullors, will transition from her role, and named two Senior Executives to support the organization. Makani Themba, Chief Strategist at Higher Ground Change Strategies, and Monifa Bandele, Chief Operating Officer at Time’s Up Foundation […]
Veterans Memorial coming to Haller Bridge
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 28, 2021 – Today, in honor of Memorial Day 2021, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring (District 1) announced the creation of a Veterans Memorial at Haller Bridge on the Centennial Trail. The memorial will honor Snohomish County residents who died in post-9/11 conflicts. This memorial […]
Registration open for 25th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – Registration is now open for 25th annual Whidbey Island Triathlon. After a challenging year, where the annual event was converted to a Virtual Triathlon, the race director and triathlon committee are looking forward to welcoming our athletes back and hosting an in-person event. The Whidbey Island Triathlon, staged in the heart […]
Pimp convicted in Everett sex trafficking case
Everett, Wash. – The Everett Police was part of a “John Sting” that led to an April 12 conviction of 32 year-old Bernard Gordon on four counts of promoting prostitution and leading organized crime. Support for the case was provided by Everett patrol officers, the Anti-Crime Team, the Snohomish County Drug Task Force, the King […]
Amtrak restores daily passenger service in Washington state
SEATTLE, Wash., May 26, 2021 – Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined by Amtrak President Stephen Gardner and staff at the Seattle King’s Street Station, celebrated the restoration of daily passenger service for all Amtrak trains traveling through Washington State. One of these lines, the Empire Builder, connects Seattle to Everett. Prior to Larsen and […]
