Initiative against banning natural gas in WA state gets 546,000 signatures
OLYMPIA—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, the Washington Hospitality Association (WHA) and others on Friday, July 5, submitted the final round of petitions supporting Initiative 2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice, bringing the total to 546,000+ signatures in 50 days. The 546,000+ signatures gathered is the second-highest for […]
Teenage suspect in fatal Alderwood Mall shooting released on $500,000 bond
LYNNWOOD, Wash.—The sixteen-year-old who is suspected of fatally shooting 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall Wednesday has been released from police custody on a $500,000 bond. “This is completely unreasonable and an example as to why this continues to occur too often in our country, our justice system isn’t taking a strong enough stand […]
Annual Port Report coming to Everett Waterfront on July 16
EVERETT—The Port of Everett and Economic Alliance Snohomish County invite the community to the 2024 Port Report to be held on Tuesday, July 16. This annual event offers an annual update and exclusive look at upcoming advancements being brought forth by the Port of Everett’s dedication to growing the regional economy. The Port Report will […]
Over 430,000 signatures submitted for initiative against banning natural gas
THURSTON COUNTY—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, and the Washington Housing Association celebrated submitting 431,063 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday, July 2, to qualify placing Initiative 2066 (I-2066) – to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans – on the upcoming November ballot. By […]
Lynnwood men arrested in three-week drive-by-shooting spree
EDMONDS—Edmonds Police have arrested two adults and are seeking a third after a three-week spree of incidents including a drive-by-shooting along Olympic View Drive. On June 27, those subjects were booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Drive-by Shooting while detectives continued their investigation into others who may be involved. Arrested were a 37-year-old male […]
Lake Stevens mayor elected to Association of Washington Cities board
OLYMPIA—Mayor Brett Gailey of Lake Stevens has been elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors. The election was conducted by city leaders from across the state at the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, held from June 18-21, 2024. Gailey will represent the 19 cities and towns in Snohomish County. “I’m […]
Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab with no one to harvest them. As July 1 was opening day for recreational crabbing in Puget Sound, the Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and the Northwest Straits Foundation are educating […]
Council selects eight applicants to interview for vacancy
LYNNWOOD—After reviewing 22 applications and supplemental information, the Lynnwood City Council during their July 1 Work Session, selected eight applicants to interview to fill the vacancy left Councilwoman Shirley Sutton: Tuesday, July 9 Special Work Session Interviews: Wednesday, July 10 Special Work Session Interviews: The interview schedule has been randomized and each applicant will have […]
Farm Bureau endorses Van De Wege for lands commissioner
Senator Kevin Van De Wege (D-Lake Sutherland) has received the Washington State Farm Bureau’s endorsement for state lands commissioner. Van De Wege’s selection from among numerous candidates is based on his knowledge of the state’s multifaceted natural resources and his longtime efforts in support of farm and ranch families, Farm Bureau officials said. Van De […]
Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems
ARLINGTON, Va.—Boeing announced on Monday, July 1, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. The total transaction value is approximately $8.3 billion, including Spirit’s last reported net debt. Each share of Spirit common […]
