Learn about the benefit charge on August primary ballot
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South County Fire invites voters to several upcoming opportunities to learn about the benefit charge renewal on the August primary ballot. South County Fire is asking voters to consider a 10-year renewal of the benefit charge. The benefit charge was first approved by South County Fire voters in 2020 and reduces the maximum fire levy […]
Cascadia Art Museum launches Writers-in-Conversation Series
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Cascadia is thrilled to announce a new monthly program called Writers-in-Conversation. In partnership with the Edmonds Book Shop the program will highlight the thoughts, creativity, and work of wonderful writers from the area. The focus of the series will be interviews with Pacific Northwest writers before an audience of lovers of art, literature, and the […]
Snohomish County Council to place Public Safety Sales Tax on November ballot
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EVERETT, Wash., – Today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously (5-0) approved the inclusion of a Public Safety Sales Tax levy on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. The levy was proposed by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, and if approved by voters, will bring additional resources to the County’s efforts to reduce crime and […]
Deputies, Fire Rescue and SAR Respond to Third Drowning at Eagle Falls This Year
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INDEX—Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sky Valley Fire and Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a drowning near Eagle Falls around 6:40 p.m. Thursday, July 4. A 24-year-old male was swimming in the water with another male. Both males were pulled under the current and the 24-year-old did not resurface. A Fire Rescue swimmer dove into the […]
Inslee visits key fusion energy companies in Everett to witness “world changing” endeavors
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EVERETT—Governor Jay Inslee paid back-to-back visits to two key fusion energy startups on Tuesday, July 9—Helion Energy and Zap Energy both located in Everett—to see first firsthand how recently passed Substitute House Bill 1942 will pave the way for how Snohomish County, and the world at large, approaches its clean energy problem. “When you have something […]
Community Transit Development Plan public hearing July 10
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on the Draft 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP) will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will follow the public hearing. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors […]
Hundreds gather to mourn the shooting death of Jayda Woods-Johnson
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LYNNWOOD—Hundreds of friends, family, and schoolmates of Jayda Woods-Johnson gathered in solidarity at the Mountlake Terrace High School football field on Sunday, July 7, clad in red shirts, Jayda’s favorite color, bearing despondence on their faces. The thirteen-year-old Jayda was tragically shot in the Alderwood Mall food court in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3, by […]
Mukilteo Traffic Mitigation Fee appeal Public Hearing
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MUKILTEO—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mukilteo City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their Monday, July 15, 2024, meeting that begins at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA. The purpose of the hearing is for a Traffic Mitigation Fee Appeal from ABC Learning location at […]
Washington Democrats back the Biden-Harris ticket
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President Joe Biden sent a letter to congressional Democrats on Monday, July 8, reaffirming his commitment to winning in November and “running this race to the end.” Over the holiday weekend, WA State Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad visited the White House, where she saw both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris speak to the […]
Ace Hardware celebrates 100 years with nationwide block party
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LAKE STEVENS—Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware retail cooperative, celebrated 100 years of operation with a nationwide block party on Saturday, June 29, featuring exclusive deals, live music and delicious barbecue. Participating Snohomish County stores included Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Lake Stevens. “We’re not just celebrating a milestone; we’re celebrating a century of being […]