Larsen releases report to combat opioid epidemic in NW Washington
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released a district opioid report on January 25 analyzing the opioid epidemic in Northwest Washington while presenting several federal policy recommendations he believes could address the issues facing local communities. “It is time to regain the momentum to combat the opioid epidemic and save lives,” said Larsen. “Congress and the […]
Swatting incidents surge as a means to threaten journalists and public officials
Swatting incidents, targeting public officials nationwide, are on the rise exhausting first responder resources and leaving their victims feeling threatened and harassed. Swatting is both a state and federal crime. Swatting is a criminal harassment act of deceiving an emergency service—usually law enforcement—into sending a police or emergency service response team to another person’s address with […]
Community Transit selects new Board of Directors Composition
EVERETT—At a Special Meeting held on January 18, the Community Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to change its nine-member composition, transferring a voting seat from medium city category to large. Board leadership—Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary—is to be decided at its February 1 meeting. The nine-member Community Transit Board composition is reviewed every four years, […]
New high-quality specialty meat and seafood store opens in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Mukilteans lined up by the dozens for the Grand Opening of Earth & Ocean, Mukilteo’s new local and only specialty meat and seafood retail store. “Everyone, thank you for showing up… we really feel the support, the love, and we are happy to be here,” co-owner Fermin Lopez told attendees just before Saturday’s ribbon cutting. […]
America Korea United holds Christmas brunch at Lynnwood’s Fogo de Chao
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2023—Approximately 50 people gathered together for an America Korea United Society (AKUS) Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 11, at Alderwood’s Fogo de Chao steakhouse in Lynnwood. The event opened with a few words by Sam Sim, Vice President of AKUS and the King County Republican Party before Elder An, Presiding Elder for […]
Macy’s workers launch strike on Black Friday at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 25, 2023—More than four hundred Macy’s workers began picketing on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, at Alderwood, Southcenter and Bellis Fair Macy’s stores. On October 6, Macy’s workers voted nearly unanimously at 96% to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike if the billion-dollar retail juggernaut fails to […]
2023 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala winners
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 20, 2023—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 17, at the Rosehill Community Center where local businesses were recognized for their commitment to improving Mukilteo through giving, programs, and volunteerism. Community award winners of the night were the following: The Board surprised Executive Director Kandace Barnes […]
Public invited to Menorah Lighting Ceremony for December 10
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 20, 2023—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 12th annual Menorah Lighting and Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and […]
Macy’s workers to strike on Black Friday throughout Washington
SEATTLE, Wash., November 19, 2023—Over 400 of Macy’s workers will strike starting on Black Friday, November 24, to an Unfair Labor Practices (“ULP”) at the busiest stores within Washington state, including Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. Other stores include Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham and Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. “Macy’s is not the first or last […]
Westgate Chapel to hold 29th annual free community Thanksgiving dinner
EDMONDS, Wash., November 16, 2023—The Westgate Chapel Church, located at 22901 Edmonds Way, will be holding its 29th annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 23, serving traditional Thanksgiving dinner for anybody and everybody living in Snohomish or North King County. The dinner will be served in three separate time slots: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., […]
