Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Fortney equals remarkable leadership
I am writing to express my unequivocal support for the re-election of Adam Fortney as Snohomish County Sheriff. Sheriff Fortney has made positive changes to the Sheriff’s Office and our community through collaboration, transparency, dedication, justice, communication, honesty, servant leadership, and integrity. For the last 31 years of my law enforcement career, I’ve worked for […]
Nonregistered Democratic PAC with ties to DelBene pours $30,000 to salvage Johnson in Sheriff race
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 4, 2023—Washington State Public Disclosure Commission records reveal that Waterfront Strategies, a K Street Washington, D.C. political firm that manages Super PAC ads for the Democratic Party’s House Majority PAC, had $30,018.50 poured into it for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s race on Wednesday, November 1, just days before ballots are due. The […]
Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together on November 9
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 3, 2023 – Snohomish County is hosting the 18th annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference on November 9 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new ones to our region is a critical component of the work of the County’s […]
Compass Health breaks ground on Phase II of Broadway Campus Redevelopment project
EVERETT, Wash., November 3, 2023—Compass Health held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Broadway campus in Everett, Thursday, October 12, to commemorate the start of construction on Phase II of the facility’s redevelopment project—a 72,000 square-foot expansion designed to address Northwest Washington’s increasing need for behavioral health services. When the project reaches completion in Summer 2025, […]
Thousands attend first Ruthless Ryderz Trunk or Treat at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 3, 2023—More than 4,000 children and parents participated in the first Trunk or Treat event at the Alderwood Mall by the Ruthless Ryderz Foundation on October 28. The event was sponsored by the City of Lynnwood and the Verdant Health Commission. “This event demonstrated the power of a community coming together to […]
Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words
Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]
Community Transit announces executive team appointments
Snohomish County, Wash., November 1, 2023—Community Transit veterans Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley will play key roles on the agency’s Executive Leadership Team following appointments announced October 3 by CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. Behee will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Cauley as Chief Planning and Development Officer. “Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley’s deep and proven […]
Letter-to-Editor: Why We Need To Vote For Jim Smith
As a concerned resident of Lynnwood who has lived here for several years, I can’t stress enough the importance of experienced and committed leadership in our community, especially in turbulent times; this is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Smith for reelection to the Lynnwood City Council. Jim’s Stance on Public Safety:Jim Smith’s 27 years of […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosts virtual Coffee Chat with the Port of Everett
Everett, Wash., November 1, 2023—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting a virtual event on November 7, 2023, featuring a discussion with the Port of Everett on port boundaries and potential expansion. In 2018 and 2019, the Port conducted a Strategic Plan outreach effort, which revealed community interest in expanding its boundaries to serve more […]
Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers charged incorrect amounts
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 31, 2023—The United States Department of Education found that MOHELA failed to meet its basic obligation by failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers – some within only seven days of their payment date – and over 800,000 borrowers being delinquent on their loans as a result. In […]
