Mukilteo reappoints two commissioners, discusses infrastructure improvements
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 6, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council discussed the WSDOT 525 Bridge update, waterfront development, assigned Councilman Richard Emery to the Historic Preservation Committee, and reappointed Tim Ellis and Frank Foster to the Parks and Art Commission at their Regular Meeting on Monday, May 2. Before addressing the agenda, Councilman Jason Moon […]
Free Job Fair for Lynnwood and North Sound job seekers
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 28, 2022 – On May 12, more than 65 employers will be hosting on-site interviews for job seekers in the Lynnwood, Snohomish County, and the region. The City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, Edmonds College, Lynnwood Convention Center and WorkSource have partnered to bring job seekers and employers together for this […]
Thousands hunt for eggs during Mill Creek’s Eggstravaganza
MILL CREEK, Wash., April 22, 2022 – Approximately 3,000 attendees scoured the grassy area at the center of Heatherwood Middle School Saturday, April 16, in search of Easter eggs for the city’s 19th annual Eggstravaganza event – one of the City’s largest events of the year. “It was a hit! We were excited to have […]
Body found in Lake Stevens identified as Michael Timmermans
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., April 20, 2022 – The deceased 50-year-old male Lake Stevens Police found in his home, earlier this month, has been identified as Michael Timmermans. Around 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, Lake Stevens PD officers were called to make a welfare check near 91st Avenue Northeast and 1st Avenue SE. When they arrived, […]
Mukilteo passes resolution relating to religious freedom and attire
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 13, 2022 – During its April 11 Special Meeting, the Mukilteo City Council authorized the mayor to sign the City’s Stormwater Contract, passed a resolution supporting religious freedom and was briefed on other city matters, including an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett to evaluate road repairs for Mukilteo Lane. To […]
Marysville Jon Nehring: A leader, a husband, a father
You can’t help but notice his flat-top haircut the first time you meet Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. His first ever buzz cut was when he was 15. He said it was out of necessity. If he lets it grow, “It’s a big poof thing. My hair’s a wreck,” he said. The thing is, the 1950’s […]
Stories from Esther’s Place: A refuge for women in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Esther’s Place is a resource center for women and children in Snohomish County where individuals in need can connect to resources ranging from rehabilitation programs to life skills classes. Whether it be homelessness, addiction, mental illness, or all of the above, the resource center embraces women whatever their situation […]
Mukilteo introduces small cell franchises and passes upgrading chamber software
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 12, 2022 – Mukilteo City Council passed a new contract with Granicus Inc. to upgrade chamber software, discussed county health trends, an AT&T Small Cell Franchise agreement, and Tom Jordal’s recent appointment to the Port of Everett Redevelopment Working Group at its meeting Monday, March 7. All of these items were in […]
Biden expected to sign $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package with millions earmarked for local projects
WASHINGTON D.C., March 11, 2022 – Last night, on a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan package funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities, and provides $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), […]
House passes Sen. Liias bill to restrict high-capacity magazines
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 5, 2022 – In a late-night session, legislation to restrict the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was approved by the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-42 vote Friday with no Republican support. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines […]
