The Grand Kyiv Ballet returns with Don Quixote
ARLINGTON—Ukrainian-based ballet company Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to Snohomish County on Friday, October 11, with their groundbreaking performance of Ludwig Minkus’ Don Quixote, based on Miguel Cervantes’ classic 1605 novel of the same name. The ballet will be held at Arlington’s Byrnes Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m., marking the ballet company’s second Snohomish […]
New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime average
LACEY—Recently released 2023 FBI crime data shows, for the last five consecutive years when comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher, vehicle thefts higher by 144%, and burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults are all higher since 2019. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July […]
As furloughs begin, IAM cries foul to Boeing ‘best and final offer’ bypassing negotiating team
SEATTLE—The International Association of Machinists (IAM) Negotiation Committee blasted Boeing for emailing its “best and final” offer “directly to all members and the media without any prior communication from your Union.” “This tactic is a blatant show of disrespect to you – our members – and the bargaining process,” wrote the Union Negotiating Committee in a […]
Putting for a Purpose: Enjoy an evening of mini golf benefiting Orion Industries
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s (EASC) Ambassador Program is proud to present Putting for a Purpose beginning at 4 p.m. on September 26 at the Everett Mall to benefit Orion Industries. This non-profit showcase and fundraising event provides a casual and fun networking opportunity for members of the greater Everett community and Snohomish County. The event […]
Shooting range nearly 40-years-in-the-making shot down by County budget
SULTAN—The decades-long plan to open a county-owned shooting range near Sultan appears to not be moving forward, yet again, as the project remains unmentioned in Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget report. “We know the Sportsman’s Park is a project that has generated long-term public interest, and we haven’t lost sight of […]
Prelim Budget Public Hearing and City to rectify errors on property transfer
LYNNWOOD—For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on September 23, the City Council will holding a Public Hearing on its biennial budget; and vote/discuss correcting a real estate transfer error with the PFD, create a new law enforcement position, and confirm a planning commissioner. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and […]
At the Brink: Inslee issues $1.5 million emergency funding to restore San Juan ferry service
During a meeting with San Juan Island leaders, residents and businesses on Tuesday, September 17, Governor Jay Inslee announced he is issuing $1.5 million in emergency and short-term funding to restore critical ferry transportation networks throughout the San Juan Islands. Due to crewing challenges, the Interisland route has been the least reliable in the system, […]
Free Healthcare Fair at Edmonds College on Oct. 3, open to everyone
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College is hosting a free healthcare fair open to the public at Hazel Miller Hall on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With a theme of “Journey Into Better Health,” participants can receive wellness checks from Edmonds College nursing students under faculty supervision, COVID-19 and flu vaccinations administered by the Seattle Visiting […]
Sea-Tac addresses aviation cybersecurity at US Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, held a hearing on “Aviation Cybersecurity Threats” at our nation’s capital Wednesday morning, September 18, to examine the cybersecurity threats airports and airlines have been faced with recently, and to discuss how the aviation sector can bolster its resiliency […]
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 […]
