Doug McCormick named Washington State County Engineer of the Year
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works Deputy Director and County Engineer Doug McCormick, P.E., was named County Engineer of the Year by the Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) at the Washington State Association of County Engineers (WSACE) annual conference in Ritzville, Wash. yesterday. Outgoing WSACE President Scott Yaeger, County Engineer, Adams County also honored […]
Port Of Everett welcomes new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port priorities across all business lines and […]
Multiagency operation results in seizure high-powered firearms and drugs
SEATTLE—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) with other law enforcement agencies, conducted an arrest operation that led to the seizure of multiple high-powered firearms and methamphetamine. On June 19, detectives from SRDTF conducted an arrest operation and executed a search warrant in the 5500 block of S. 129th Street in Seattle. They were assisted by […]
I-2066 passes 328,000 signatures, super signing blitz scheduled this weekend
OLYMPIA—Supporters of I-2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans have scheduled one last series of super signer events to help them crush their goal of 405,000 signatures by July 5. With over 328,000 signatures returned as of June 26, supporters are optimistic they’ll get the remaining signatures they want […]
Marysville mayor elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Nehring took office following the annual AWC Business Meeting held on June 20, 2024, during the AWC Annual Conference. “It has been an honor to represent the City of Marysville and neighboring cities on the AWC board, and I’m grateful […]
Cantwell celebrates opening of new Project Kuiper satellite facility in Kirkland
KIRKLAND—United States Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis, Brian Huseman, VP of Public Policy and Community Engagement at Amazon, Steven Metayer, VP of Project Kuiper Production Operations at Amazon, and Dr. Amy Morrison, President of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology for the grand opening of the new 172,000-square-foot Project Kuiper satellite […]
Rival Democrats spar over fundraising maneuvers in governor race
In their race for governor, Mark Mullet thinks it’s fishy how frontrunner and fellow Democrat Bob Ferguson is going about raising money for the state Democratic party. Mullet, a state senator, is convinced something’s amiss with a six-figure “donation” that Ferguson, who is currently attorney general, made to the party in April. He’s contested, thus […]
Public transit operating schedules for July 4
All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. For help planning a trip, visit communitytransit.org/PlanMyTrip or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) prior to the holiday. Fireworks Prohibited on Community Transit Properties and Buses As Independence […]
Fireworks Fizzle, Safety Sizzles: Mukilteo’s Ban for Brighter Nights
MUKILTEO—The upcoming Independence Day holiday brings with it the excitement of celebration and the age-old tradition of fireworks displays. However, in Mukilteo ordinance (MMC 8.04.020) prohibits the sale, use, and discharge of fireworks within the city limits. The city ordinance, MMC 8.04.020, states that the use of fireworks is prohibited within Mukilteo’s city limits. This […]
Port of Everett awards $15.2 million contract for new wave of retail/restaurant spaces at Waterfront Place
EVERETT—On Tuesday, June 18, the Port of Everett Commission awarded a $15.2 million contract to Faber Construction to build out the next phase of retail/restaurant buildings at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. The Lynden-based contractor is set to break ground early next month on two new multi-tenant buildings at parcels A6 and A12 along […]
