Larsen Op-Ed: NATO must continue to stand with Ukraine
In October, representatives from NATO member countries, including the United States, gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 69th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The primary focus of this year’s session was NATO allies’ and partners’ unwavering support for Ukraine. As a member of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, I presented my second […]
Snohomish County Health Department celebrates opening of new STI clinic
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 1, 2023—A new clinic dedicated to low-barrier testing, treatment, and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) officially opened Friday, December 1, at the Snohomish County Health Department. The clinic, at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett, adds crucial services: This expands on the Health Department’s existing STI program, which has […]
Upcoming Coffee Chat: End of Year Tax Planning & Business Succession
Everett, Wash., November 28, 2023—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: End of Year Tax Planning & Business Succession on December 12. Hosted by EASC, Coffee Chats are a series of virtual events that offer discussions on relevant business topics. Attendees at this event can expect to gain a comprehensive […]
Lynnwood resident wins $250,000 from new holiday scratch game
Olympia, Wash., November 28, 2023—A Lynnwood resident just received the greatest gift from Washington’s Lottery this holiday season: a prize worth a quarter-of-a-million dollars. While on his lunch break, R.W. stopped at his nearby 7-Eleven in Woodinville. While browsing the store’s selection of lottery Scratch tickets, a new game, Holiday Countdown, caught his eye due […]
Public invited to 2023 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA., November 28, 2023—The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2023 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil with an emphasis on Veterans. This event will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the county’s […]
Mukilteo auto thefts on the rise, WA has second highest car theft rate nationwide
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 24, 2023—Mukilteo is on pace to surpass its 2022 number for auto thefts according to crime data from the Mukilteo Police Department. One of Mukilteo’s newest Council members, Mike Dixon, lives in a quiet Harbour Pointe neighborhood within walking distance of two public schools—Kamiak High School and Columbia Elementary School. On the […]
Over 400,000 signatures submitted for initiative to repeal cap-and-invest scheme
KENT, Wash., November 21, 2023—Citizens action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on November 21, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2117, that if enacted into law, will prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” and repeal provisions of the Washington Climate Commitment Act passed by the legislature on April […]
Hundreds attend Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Apprenticeship Career Fair
EVERETT, Wash., November 20, 2023—Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center hosted its 7th annual Apprenticeship Career and Job Fair on November 16, attracting hundreds of young adults eager to start careers in construction and advanced manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, healthcare, culinary, carpentry, IT, and even maritime. “Earn while you learn,” said Trudy Swain, Partnership Coordinator, Sno-Isle Tech Skills […]
Ferguson, Robinson join Providence nurses strike, speak at candlelight vigil
EVERETT, Wash., November 17, 2023—Providence Regional Medical Center nurses, patients, and community allies gathered together for a candlelight vigil at Everett’s Drew Nielson Park, Thursday, November 16, to show their solidarity for patient safety in wake of strike. It’s been 60 hours since over 1,300 nurses entered the picket lines, on November 14, to strike […]
Northwest Snohomish County shaken by 3.1 magnitude earthquake in Stanwood
STANWOOD, Wash., October 8, 2023—Residents from Mount Vernon to North Everett got a mild jolt of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake on Thursday that occurred in Stanwood according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake which occurred at 4:47 p.m. on November 17, was Stanwood, Washington, at a depth of 18 kilometers (11.2 […]
