NASA to use SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to return stranded Boeing Starliner crew
HOUSTON—NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced during a press conference on Saturday, August 24, at Johnson Space Center, that stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams who are currently on the International Space Station (ISS) will not be returning on Boeing’s Starliner, citing safety concerns, but on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft in February of 2025. “NASA’s goal […]
RFK Jr. drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Trump
PHEONIX—Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr), on Friday, August 23, officially suspended his campaign to be the 47th President of the United States, endorsing Republican Presidential nominee, Donald J Trump. “Suspending my candidacy is a heart-rending decision for me, but I’m convinced it’s the best hope for ending the Ukraine war and ending the chronic […]
The Frustrations of Poor Customer Service: Why the Personal Connection Matters
In today’s hyper-connected world, businesses often tout their commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Yet, many customers frequently encounter frustrations that paint a very different picture. From endless phone menus to automated responses that fail to address individual concerns, the modern customer service experience can sometimes feel like an obstacle course designed to test […]
magniX partners with NASA to develop hybrid, battery powered, airliners
EVERETT—Everett-based transportation electrification company magniX is partnering with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in developing technology to power hybrid-electric regional aircrafts as part of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. The EPFD project partners with several leaders in the aerospace industry in order to demonstrate electrified aircraft propulsion technology to reduce emissions […]
“Positive attitude”: Travel personality Rick Steves announces cancer diagnosis
EDMONDS—In his many years as a travel writer, TV host, and tourism personality, Rick Steves has spent countless hours at Hollywood galas, in cozy Swiss chalets, and backpacking Western Asia from Turkey to Pakistan. But it seems no matter where he goes, he will always call Snohomish County home. The 69-year-old Edmonds celebrity is known […]
Mukilteo seeks applications for 2025 Co-sponsorship Facility Use Grants
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Department of Recreation and Cultural Services is accepting applications for Co-Sponsorship Facility Use Grants. Grants waive facility rental fees for use of City Facilities. There is no monetary award attached to this grant. The purpose of the City of Mukilteo’s Co-sponsorship Grant process is to: Illustrative examples of eligible projects: Applicant Eligibility: Applications […]
State certifies August 6 Primary results, Public Lands race recount underway
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State certified the August 6 Primary results on Thursday, August 22, and directed a mandatory manual recount of all votes for the statewide Commissioner of Public Lands race. County election offices are estimating the recount will take seven business days to complete. In the 2024 Commissioner of Public Lands […]
Know Before you Go to the Evergreen State Fair
MONROE—As the Evergreen State Fair, the largest county fair in the state, kicks off in full swing on August 22, here are some tips to plan ahead and have a great fair experience! DATES & TICKETS The Evergreen State Fair runs August 22-27 and August 29-September 2 (closed on Wednesday, August 28), 2024. The Evergreen […]
Councilmembers and public discuss 2024 Comprehensive Plan updates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council discussed updates its 2024 Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan during its Public Hearing on Monday, August 19. By state law the council is required to wait a total of seven days after a Final Environmental Impact Statement is finalized to act or vote on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The […]
Disgraced New York congressman pleads guilty to fraud, faces up to 22 years in prison
Former United State Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos pleaded guilty on Monday, August 19, to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Department of Justice reports. “Pleading guilty is a step I never would have imagined I’d take,” Santos told reporters outside of the courthouse in Islip, New York. “But it is a necessary […]
