Electroimpact holds annual MAC Christmas party, announces profit share
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 19, 2023—Approximately 500 employees, their families and guests, attended the annual Electroimpact MAC Christmas Party on December 9, featuring a breathtaking Christmas light display, photos with Santa, and numerous activities for kids. Perched atop its main, 4-story building, a 50-foot, 180-pound Christmas tree shines above the Mukilteo skyline. For years, Electroimpact’s annual […]
Garry Clark to depart Economic Alliance Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announced Thursday that is entering a leadership transition as Garry Clark, President and CEO, will be departing the organization to seek new opportunities. “We are grateful for Garry’s contributions and leadership during his time with us,” stated Rich White, outgoing Chair for EASC’s Board of Trustees. “Garry embodied Snohomish County’s […]
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses
WASHINGTON D.C.—The United States House of Representatives passed HR 927 on December 13, condemning antisemitism on university campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution passed with 303 yeas and 126 nays with all nays but one, Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4), coming from Democrats. Snohomish […]
County to invests $3 Million in Snohomish Food Bank Coalition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Executive Dave Somers announced on Wednesday that Snohomish County has invested nearly $3 million in the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition. In total, the County’s investments have supported the distribution of nearly 26.5 million pounds of food. This investment comes from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. Food security was one […]
Voters may decide in August to allow Port of Everett boundary expansion
EVERETT—In a historic action, the Port of Everett Commission on Tuesday unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220, directing Port staff to submit a proposition to expand the existing boundary of the Port District to the Snohomish County Council for voter consideration. This is the first resolution of its kind in 205 years since the citizens voted to […]
Mukilteo council suspends oral public comments for virtual meetings
MUKILTEO, December 18, 2023—The Mukilteo council approved restricting virtual public comments, a 2023 budget amendment with hundreds of thousands of dollars in increases, fifty-thousand dollars in 2024 Community Grants, and 13 organizations for no-cost facility use at its last Business Meeting for the year on Monday, December 18. The Council presented outgoing councilman Riaz Khan […]
Let local Boy Scouts recycle your Christmas tree
Support your local Boy Scouts by participating in this holiday season’s Christmas Tree recycling fundraiser drive. The trees are used as mulch and the donations go directly to fund character-building scout activities including summer camp and outings. Place your Christmas tree curbside in the same location as you place your trash cans for curbside pickup. […]
Mukilteo council to approve 2024 community grant recommendations
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 17, 2023—The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve both Community Support Grant recommendations and Co-Sponsorship Grant awards for 2024, and the 2023 Budget amendments at its Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 18. This meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings […]
Residents bring awareness to global conflicts in march for peace in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 16, 2023—Residents from Mukilteo to Issaquah gathered to march for peace and to call for a ceasefire this holiday season to all global conflicts. “We want to bring people together and pray for what’s happening around the world,” Mukilteo City Councilman Riaz Khan told attendees. “We are here only to pray, wherever […]
District aims for in-person learning at Endeavour Elementary in January after fire
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 16, 2023—Mukilteo School District Superintendent Allison Brynelson sent out an email update to staff and families on Wednesday regarding the overnight fire at Endeavour Elementary which affected half of the school on December 4. The email highlighted a repair and cleanup strategy, which is already underway, and two different plans for student’s […]
