Port of Everett and Mukilteo adopt vision and guidelines for Waterfront
EVERETT, Wash., July 12, 2022 – The Port of Everett Commission and the Mukilteo City Council have unanimously adopted a unified vision and set of guiding principles for the redevelopment of the Mukilteo waterfront after an extensive public outreach process. The approved Vision Statement reads: Mukilteo’s waterfront is a welcoming and convenient gathering place. It […]
Inflation jumps to 9.1% in June, real earnings down 3.6%
WASHINGTON D.C., July 13, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that consumer inflation rose to a 41-year high of 9.1% in June, up from 8.6% in May. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1% from May to June. Americans have not experienced such high consumer inflation since November of 1981. The all items less food and […]
Final Lord Hill Regional Park Preferred Plan released
SNOHOMISH, Wash., July 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Division of Parks and Recreation released the final Lord Hill Regional Park Preferred Plan yesterday. The 114-page report outlines the history of the intensive planning process and the plan for the future, which includes a comprehensive trail system and signage plan. This updated cohesive system will […]
Summer of Fun: Where in Snohomish County to enjoy the sun
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – We made it to summer Washingtonians! After months of being cooped up in our houses avoiding the particularly cold and wet Spring, cuddled up with our happy lights, and eating vitamin D pills like candy to soften the effects of Seasonal Depression Disorder, we have finally been reunited with this fabled, mythic […]
Remembering James “Jim” Corcoran, a Snohomish County hero
BOTHELL, Wash., June 28, 2022 – Anyone who knew Jim Corcoran would describe him as active, outgoing, and profoundly generous. In the last 25 years there was hardly a day you wouldn’t catch Corcoran sponsoring sports teams at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, sharing his military expertise at the Northwest Veteran Museum, or sitting […]
Senator Lovick and City staff celebrate new Pickleball courts in Mill Creek
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 23, 2022 – Mill Creek City Council and staff, joined by Senator John Lovick and Pickleball ambassadors, christened the newly striped multi-use courts at Highland Park yesterday, June 22, by playing pickup games commemorating pickleball as the recently established official state sport of Washington. SB-5615, designating pickleball as the official state […]
New South Lynnwood Park renovation creates healthy play space
LYNNWOOD – Earlier today, the City of Lynnwood, Trust for Public Land, and Kaiser Permanente celebrated the reopening of South Lynnwood Park, providing a newly renovated neighborhood park for over 2,000 residents who live within a 10-minute walk. Utilizing input from the community, the park now includes new amenities such as pickleball courts, bike service […]
Multi-agency search for missing diver in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 17, 2022 – Today, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Mukilteo Police Department (MPD) and the Mukilteo Fire Department responded to a diver in distress call at Lighthouse Park. According to the MPD’s press release, two recreation divers entered the water together, but only one came out, a 33-year-old man from Everett. This […]
Jane Doe Homicide Victim Missing Since 1981, Identified
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – After 41 years of working to identify a Jane Doe, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit – Cold Case Team, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Othram Inc. have positively identified her as Alice Lou Williams. Detective Jim Scharf led today’s press conference. Alice went missing under suspicious circumstances […]
Lynnwood approves new accountant position, recognizes Juneteenth, and discusses Town Square Park finance options
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood City Council approved a new part-time accountant position, utilizing up to $125,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds, recognized the Public Works Department and Juneteenth, and discussed finance options for the Town Square Park acquisition, during its Business Meeting on Monday, June 13. Public Works spotlight Public Works Director Bill Franz […]
