Snohomish County invests $1.5 million in Digital Equity and Broadband Access
Snohomish County, Wash., September 18, 2023—Executive Dave Somers announced that Snohomish County is investing $1.5 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation into a digital equity initiative operated by Sno-Isle Libraries. This funding will increase the capacity of their loanable computer with hot spots by 750 devices and will expand their digital […]
Lynnwood City Council to discuss moving Meadowdale into Edmonds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 16, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, September 18, to discuss revising the Lynnwood Municipal Urban Growth Area (MUGA), an Essential Public Facilities Ordinance, and an update on ParksLove Project. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). […]
Federal judge bars New Mexico Governor from suspending right to open carry
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 16, 2023—Last than a week after New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) suspended open carry in her state, a federal judge on Wednesday halted her declaration stating it directly conflicts with the public’s second amendment rights. Governor Grisham (D) declared a public health order last Friday, September 8, that would temporarily suspend […]
Everett-based research company awarded $1 million to develop ‘out of this world’ simulants
EVERETT, Wash., September 15, 2023—The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Everett-based Off Planet Research (OPR) a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant of $996,708 last week that will go towards continuing its development of a “Portable Production Process for Icy Regoliths by Vapor Deposition.” These artificial mixtures of the ice and soil found on […]
Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., September 14, 2023—Amazon held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest fulfillment center in Arlington on Thursday, September 14. “These are the types of jobs that the community needs,” said Bruno Arnal, General Manager for Amazon’s PAE2. “We are proud to invest in this area and see it grow with us.” […]
Naval Station Everett on lockdown, bomb teams onsite
EVERETT, Wash., September 14, 2023—Naval Station Everett was on lockdown Thursday afternoon following reports at approximately 1:15 p.m. of a suspicious package found in a vehicle that pulled up to the base gate at its north entrance. Everett Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of […]
Larsen encourages Northwest Washington students to compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge
EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, November 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition […]
Snohomish County Elections earns National Stars and Stripes Award
Everett, Wash., September 13, 2023—Last week the National Association of Elections Officials (The Election Center) presented Snohomish County Elections with the Stars and Stripes Award at its annual conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ exceptional and ongoing partnership with the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The Stars and […]
Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison wins Actor of the Year at Soul Café Awards ceremony
SEATTLE, Wash., September 11, 2023—Lynnwood-based actor, Jon Meggison, took home the Soul Café’s Actor of the Year Award on Saturday, September 9. “I really don’t know what to say. The emotions and feelings I have right now, I’m just so grateful and humbled and blessed,” said Meggison. “I just want to thank everyone who’s been […]
