Lynnwood townhome fire kills one, displaces dozens
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 24, 2022—Today, crews from South County Fire, Everett Fire, Northshore and Shoreline responded to a late morning fatal townhome fire at 6707 196th St SW in Lynnwood that has left one person dead, two injured, and more than 20 residents displaced. A man and a boy escaped the fire before firefighters arrived. […]
House passes $1.7 trillion Omnibus bill saving Boeing 737 MAX program
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 23, 2022—The House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill today that in addition to funding federal agencies through September 30, 2023, waives an approaching deadline for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to meet new FAA safety requirements. The House passed the bill with a vote of […]
Sound Transit named Owner of the Year by Engineering News Record Northwest
SEATTLE, Wash., December 20, 2022—The editors of Engineering News Record (ENR) have named Sound Transit as 2022 Owner of the Year for ENR Northwest. ENR is a leading news publication for the engineering and construction industries across the country. Each year ENR identifies and recognizes project owners for excellence in planning, design, construction and project […]
Over 200 firearms relinquished in Guns for Gift Cards event
EVERETT, Wash., December 17, 2022—On Saturday, December 17, the Everett Police Department held its first Guns for Gift Cards drive-thru event at the South Precinct giving residents the opportunity to relinquish unwanted firearms. Everett Police exchanged an incredible 241 firearms for VISA gift cards valued up to $300 (totaled $25,000). The goal of the event […]
Comcast donates 40 Laptops to veterans at Edmonds College
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 15, 2022—Comcast recently donated laptops to several veterans’ services organizations and groups in Washington state in partnership with Operation Military Family. Leadership from each organization met with Comcast at the Edmonds College Veterans Resource Center to receive the 40 laptops and share stories of the impact they will make for the […]
Annual shopping event spreads holiday cheer to local students
EVERETT, Wash. December 12, 2022—On Saturday, December 3, approximately 40 students loaded into four YMCA buses and headed to Alderwood Mall to shop for essential items like coats, shoes, and warm clothing. The Mill Creek Family YMCA, Rotary Club of Mill Creek, and JCPenney at Alderwood Mall come together every December to host an annual […]
Paine Field employees gain esteemed AAAE certifications
EVERETT, December 10, 2022—Three Paine Field Airport employees have received esteemed certifications from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within recent months including Joshua Marcy, Deputy Airport Director, who earned his Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) – one of the AAAE’s highest, and most difficult, certifications to acquire. The airport now has 18 employees who […]
School delays and cancellations for December 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 1, 2022 – School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Thursday, December 1, 2022. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) December 1, 2022: All schools and bus routes are operating on normal schedules this morning. There is no Skills Center today. Edmonds Home – […]
School delays and cancellations for November 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 30, 2022 – School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) All schools will be starting two hours late this morning. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no AM/PM APPLE or Presidents Preschool, and no […]
Snow removal route priority around Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 30, 2022—Public Works & Utilities crews in cities throughout the county are doing their best to keep priority and secondary roads safe. Once the snow stops, some crews will begin making their way to tertiary streets. Drivers are asked to check their travel routes and options before heading out today and […]
