Letter-to-Editor: Who do you think you want to be Sound Transit?
I am really upset at the Sound Transit I cheer on right now. Why? Let’s start with I’m an open government guy so gotta ask: How dare Sound Transit think in all your wisdom to create a public document and then try to deem it “Board Only”? Quoting a The Urbanist tweet reluctantly: “Sound Transit […]
Moratorium on accepting substance abuse facilities application holds, for now
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023–The Lynnwood City Council held a public hearing for the moratorium on accepting applications for substance abuse clinics during their business meeting on June 12. The emergency ordinance, passed back in April, was the city council’s response to being largely blindsided by the opening of Acadia Healthcare’s Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center and its proximity to the Alderwood Boys & […]
‘We did it!’ Lake Stevens opens new community food bank
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 15, 2023—After 45 years operating in the 900 square foot basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sophina Nunez, Board President of the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, June 14, to its newly built 10,000 square foot base of operation. “So, here we are cutting the ribbon […]
Public Hearings, Gun Buyback Program tops upcoming council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 10, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12, to hold two Public Hearings—Moratorium on the Acceptance of Substance Abuse Clinic Applications and 2023 Comprehensive Plan— and discuss/vote on a Gun Buyback Program and to rename a local street. The mayor is also expected to be given […]
Don Vanney Jr announcing candidacy for Arlington Mayor
My name is Don Vanney Jr. and I’m announcing my candidacy for the position of Mayor of the City of Arlington in 2023. I was born in Arlington in 1959 to Don Sr. and Norine Vanney. As a lifelong Arlington resident, I happily spent my youth roaming the beautiful Stilly Valley countryside in and around […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Senator Mark Mullet enters race for WA state Governor
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 5, 2023—State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) announced his candidacy for Washington State Governor last Thursday, June 1. Mullet is now the fifth Democratic candidate running for the position. Governor Jay Inslee announced in May that he would not be seeking a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him […]
Marysville Comprehensive Plan open house on June 20
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 4, 2023—Marysville residents, business owners and other community members are invited to share their priorities, ideas and concerns as the city prepares to update its Comprehensive Plan. An open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. The Comprehensive Plan […]
Mukilteo Visitor Information Center – Where in the Muk is it?
Not all folks know this, but Mukilteo has an official Visitor Information Center located in the old Water District building, across the street from Olympic View Middle School and a block off the Speedway. It is open 5 days a week (6 during the summer) and has a lot of great information about the City […]
