Innovations in aerospace: Science fiction becoming reality
Washington D.C. – Science Fiction often depicts the year 2000 as a year of flying cars, artificial intelligence, and autonomous computers. Although it may seem like we are a long way from realizing the Jetsons vision of 2062, recent innovations in the U.S. aerospace industry indicate that the future may be closer than most would […]
Mass COVID vaccination sites closing in County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Mass COVID vaccination sites are closing after six months and more than 318,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains vital. Vaccine supply has stabilized, demand is down, and other providers such as clinics or pharmacies are in a position to keep up with the need for […]
Zieve kicks off his “Keep Mukilteo a Small Town” campaign
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 3, 2021 – Peter Zieve hosted his campaign kick-off for Mukilteo City Council on Sunday, June 27th 6-8 p.m. at his home in Mukilteo. It was one of the hottest days of the year with temperatures reaching 95 degrees in Mukilteo. When asked why host the kick-off campaign inviting the entire city […]
Community Transit forecasts 30% service increase in six-year transit plan
Snohomish County, Wash. – Due to a stronger-than-expected local economy, Community Transit forecasts a 30% increase in transit service over the next six years. The Community Transit Draft 2021-2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) calls for expanding the Swift bus rapid transit network, connecting commuter bus routes to light rail in 2021 and 2024, and increasing […]
Community Transit Board Meeting, July 1
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors will meet on July 1 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with some board members attending remotely and a limited number of others attending in person for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board […]
Snohomish County leaders discuss affordable housing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Gary Clark, Economic Alliance Snohomish County president & CEO, joined HASCO, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin June 15 to discuss Snohomish County’s affordable housing needs at a virtual coffee chat. Chris Collier, AHA Program Manager for Housing Authority Snohomish County (HASCO), began the conversation by addressing that […]
July 5 bus schedule
Buses on Sunday Schedule Monday, July 5, for Independence Day (observed) Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit will operate a Sunday bus schedule on Monday, July 5, in observation of Independence Day. Local, DART and Swift service will operate Sunday schedule. Monday, Independence Day (July 5, Independence Day observed) Local bus service, including Swift: Sunday […]
Community Transit receives $6.5 million in ARPA funding for Swift Orange Line
Snohomish County, Wash. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project will receive $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding. The Swift Orange Line is one of 22 projects in the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program to receive federal funding as part […]
SpaceX Crew-2 mission launch April 22
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station. This is the second crew rotation flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon and the first with two international partners. The flight follows certification by NASA for regular flights to the space station […]
COVID-19 vaccine distribution enters next eligibility tier
By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter As of March 31, the Washington Department of Health has opened COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Phase 1B tiers 3 and 4. These new tiers offer eligibility to those who are high-risk critical workers in congregate settings such as agriculture, fishing vessels, grocery stores, food processing, corrections, court of […]
