New multimodal $79.4 million Swift Orange Bus Rapid Transit line breaks ground in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 19, 2022 – Sticking with its mission to “help people get from where they are to where they want to be,” Community Transit, joined by federal and community partners, held its groundbreaking ceremony for the new Swift Orange Line at the Lynnwood Transit and Community Center today. “We want to provide a […]
Mukilteo Mayor proposes new DEI commission pick
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 18, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve the mayor’s DEI and Planning commission appointments at its 6 p.m. Regular Business meeting today. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Planning Commission Appointment (AB22-36) Mayor Marine will be recommending the reappoint of Jerry Bush and Tim Krivanek […]
Mukilteo passes resolution relating to religious freedom and attire
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 13, 2022 – During its April 11 Special Meeting, the Mukilteo City Council authorized the mayor to sign the City’s Stormwater Contract, passed a resolution supporting religious freedom and was briefed on other city matters, including an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett to evaluate road repairs for Mukilteo Lane. To […]
April 11: Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Special Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 9, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, April 11 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING, the Mukilteo City Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. 2024 Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Contract (AB22-052) Council MOTION to authorize the mayor to sign the Consultant Agreement between the City of Mukilteo […]
Marysville Jon Nehring: A leader, a husband, a father
You can’t help but notice his flat-top haircut the first time you meet Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. His first ever buzz cut was when he was 15. He said it was out of necessity. If he lets it grow, “It’s a big poof thing. My hair’s a wreck,” he said. The thing is, the 1950’s […]
West African community held third annual Sukuri Ndogu
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2022 – The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) held its third annual “Sukuri Ndogu” at the Islamic Center of Puget Sound (ICOPS) on April 2, distributing hundreds of dollars of groceries to West African seniors across the Lynnwood area. Falling on the first day of this year’s Ramadan, Sukuri Ndogu is […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce discusses housing crisis
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 6, 2022 – Yesterday, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), chaired by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, reconvened to build upon the five-year plan and continue efforts to ease the housing crisis. HART released its report and five-year plan in January 2020, just as […]
Memorial route and procession map released for Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 2, 2022 – Expect street closures and traffic delays on Monday, April 4 for the memorial service for Officer Dan Rocha. The memorial will be held on Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at, Angel of the Winds Arena located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201. The service will be open […]
Biden’s proposed FY 2023 budget would accelerate $250 million in Lynnwood Link funding
Building on historic funding increases in the bipartisan infrastructure law that Congress adopted this year, the Biden Administration’s proposed budget for FY 2023 would significantly expand funding levels for transit investments across the country—including providing $516.6 million for Sound Transit earlier than expected. The accelerated funding would create more than $40 million in borrowing savings […]
Marysville enters Interlocal Agreement with County for Strawberry Fields improvements
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 31, 2022 – Marysville’s March 28th City Council began with a moment of silence for the recent passing of two Police Officers: Dan Rocha of the Everett Police Department and Officer Tyler Steffins of the Edmonds Police Department. The City Council passed many agenda items during Monday’s meeting and the following is […]
