Larsen serves lunch at Alderwood Boys & Girls Club to highlight Summer Meals Act
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) served meals to kids at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club on Friday, August 30, to highlight the need for passing the Summer Meals Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill to fight childhood hunger by expanding access to healthy, nutritious meals and snacks offered to students during the summer months. “Kids […]
Altamirano-Crosby secures respected PUD Commissioner endorsement
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Council Vice President and candidate for Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD), Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, thanks voters and announces endorsement from Commissioner Dr. Rebecca Wolfe. Below is her press release in its entirety: Now that the official results of the Snohomish County Primary Elections have been certified, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude […]
SnoCo DUI and Target Zero will conduct DUI Emphasis Patrols this weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI Emphasis Patrols August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, in South Snohomish County. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Lynnwood Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Arlington Police Department, Edmonds Police Department, Marysville Police Department along with the Washington State […]
Community Transit six-year plan will guide extensive service improvements
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday, August 1, approved the agency’s 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP). The updated TDP comes at a historic time for Snohomish County transit riders, with Link light rail and an improved and expanded local bus network arriving soon. The plan outlines agency goals and strategies that will bolster […]
Green-maritime manufacturer Echandia opens first US-based facility in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—Leading Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, Echandia, opens its first US-based production facility in Marysville, adding over two dozen living-wage jobs to the region’s expanding Cascade Industrial Center (CIC)—a 4,000-acre manufacturing and industrial zoned land approved by the state legislature to attract businesses to the cities of Marysville and Arlington. “I would really like […]
Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing President and CEO
ARLINGTON—Boeing announced on Wednesday, July 31, that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. “I’m extremely honored and humbled to join this iconic company,” said Ortberg. “Boeing has a […]
Local Republican delegates share their experience at National Convention
MILWAUKEE, WI—The Republican National Convention came to a close on Thursday, July 18, in Milwaukee, where Donald J Trump, speaking in public for the first time since the assassination attempt just days earlier, officially accepted the nomination as the Republican candidate for the 47th President of the United States having received votes from 2,388 of […]
Lombardi’s of Mill Creek closing its doors on August 24
MUKILTEO—Lombardi’s of Mill Creek is inviting guests to visit between now and Saturday, August 24, to say goodbye and enjoy your favorite Lombardi dish with us! “We have loved serving the Mill Creek and North Bothell community over the last 12 years,” said Diane Symms. “Many guests have become long-time regulars and friends. Come and […]
A bus ride to local community events can add to the fun
Summertime in our region brings amazing weather and some great opportunities to discover fun community events. Community Transit is highlighting how residents can take the bus to get to various activities happening this season around Snohomish County and beyond – from local farmers markets to community celebrations, regional fairs, and much more. With increased congestion […]
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 […]
