Snohomish County Developmental Disability Transition Resource Fair, March 26
EVERETT—Snohomish County Human Services invites community members to the “Transition Resource Fair” on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 4-8:30 p.m. at Cascade High School in Everett. The Fair is held each year as a free, community event that welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees, and other interested […]
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announces departure from agency
SEATTLE, Wash., December 13, 2023—Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announced on Tuesday she will be leaving the agency to the East Coast to take care of family matters. Timm’s last day with Sound Transit will be January 12th. Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
Evergreen Goodwill celebrates 100 years of building community
EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2023—Evergreen Goodwill celebrated its 100th anniversary this year with five celebrations across five counties. Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. It currently operates five Job Training Centers, 24 retail stores, and 30 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Kitsap Counties, employing over 1,500 people. Evergreen Goodwill […]
Lynnwood Bowl & Skate celebrates 66 years of being a community staple
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 1, 2023—Lynnwood’s most iconic skating rink and bowling alley, Lynnwood Bowl & Skate, celebrated its 66th anniversary Sunday, July 23, with a classic car show, live DJ, and performances by a local drill team. Up to 150 people attended the event despite competing with the Tour de Terrace Festival in Mountlake Terrace, […]
Letter-to-Editor: Who do you think you want to be Sound Transit?
I am really upset at the Sound Transit I cheer on right now. Why? Let’s start with I’m an open government guy so gotta ask: How dare Sound Transit think in all your wisdom to create a public document and then try to deem it “Board Only”? Quoting a The Urbanist tweet reluctantly: “Sound Transit […]
Lynnwood celebrates ribbon cutting for new Transit Center Parking Garage
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023—Dozens gathered at the site of the upcoming Lynnwood Light Rail Station on Friday, June 16, to commemorate the opening of its new Transit Center Parking Garage. “Lynnwood Transit Station is already a central hub for riders to access reliable and convenient public transportation, and with Lynnwood Light Rail Station opening […]
Everett Transit receives national award for climate action initiative
EVERETT, Wash., April 28, 2023 — Everett Transit received the Champion of the Challenge Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority for the agency’s Zero Emission Fleet Transition plan. This plan aims to electrify Everett Transit’s entire fixed-route fleet by 2028 as part of the City of Everett’s work to fight climate change. […]
DelBene nominates 15 Community Projects worth $49 million for federal funding
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 11, 2023—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s First Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding on Monday, April 10. The projects, totaling over $49 million, include community centers, public safety improvements, and environmental sustainability projects. They will help expand safe, reliable transportation options, improve local infrastructure, and […]
Sound Transit Board meeting on Feb. 23 extended from noon to 5 p.m.
SEATTLE, Wash., February 19, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene its regular Board meeting on Feb. 23rd from noon. to 5 p.m. to allow more time to hear public comment on agenda items. Last month’s agenda listed the meeting time as 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., but the meeting time is now confirmed […]
