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Earth Day surprise: Biden signs Executive Order to protect national forests during PNW tour

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SEATTLE, Wash., April 22, 2022 – President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Earth Day, today, to strengthen the country’s forests, boost wildfire resistance, and combat deforestation. The order was signed at Seattle’s Seward Park, as part of Biden’s first visit to the Pacific Northwest since taking office. “We’ve reached a point that the […]

Housing Hope south Edmonds project to begin construction this year

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EDMONDS, Wash., March 23, 2022 – Construction for Everett-based Housing Hope’s new 52-unit low-income housing project in South Edmonds begins later this year through a partnership with Edmonds Lutheran Church. Located at 236th Street SW, near Highway 99, the new building will hold six one-bedroom, 34 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom low-income units to address the […]

32nd District virtual town hall recap

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OLYMPIA, Wash., February 22, 2022 – Representative Lauren Davis, Senator Jesse Saloman, and Representative Cindy Ryu held a virtual town hall, February 16, to update the public on the current legislative session and answer any questions submitted through social media platforms. Rep. Ryu began with an update on her current work progress with Public Works […]

Washington State Democrats announce $16 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package

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OLYMPIA, Wash., February 8, 2022 – Washington State House and Senate Democrats released their new “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package Tuesday, February 8 – a $16 billion, 16-year transportation package that aims to fund existing mega projects, highway preservation and maintenance, expansion of fish culverts, and introduce new hybrid electric ferries.  “This package is key […]

Lynnwood Convention Center gets new operator

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 8, 2022 – The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) is excited to announce a new internationally recognized operator for the Lynnwood Convention Center along with a new “vision for success”. In June 2021, the LPFD engaged Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to support a mandatory request for proposal process for the operator contract […]

Gov. Inslee’s 2022 State of the State Address

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OLYMPIA, Wash., January 12, 2022 – On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2022 State of the State Address in a legislative session at the Capitol in Olympia. His address outlined his proposals to increase spending in the housing, education, transportation sectors, and called on lawmakers to address inadequate housing and climate change policies.  He […]

Snohomish County Human Rights Commission 2021 Human Rights awards

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EVERETT, Wash., December 15, 2021 – The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission announced the winners of the 2021 Human Rights Awards during a virtual ceremony on December 10, the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  Human Rights Award Winner  Kathryn Lewandowsky, for her work in health care and with […]

Spruce Elementary teacher receives global recognition

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While teaching students to read and write, Jennie Warmouth inspires them to think critically and develop empathy.  Jennie Warmouth, a second grade teacher at Spruce Elementary, is one of the 50 finalists in a global teacher contest. Warmouth’s ability to make standardized curricula personally applicable for her students makes her an outstanding educator. The contest […]

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