Port of Everett breaks ground on new Restaurant Row
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EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber and Port Commissioner David Simpson joined local business owners at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place on Tuesday, July 23, to break ground on its upcoming Restaurant Row project—the future home to Alexa’s Cafe, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, the Net Shed Fish Market, Tapped Public House, and Rustic Cork Bistro. […]
Port of Everett an economic driver for Washington state
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EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber delivered her annual Port Report at the Port’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, on Tuesday, July 16, addressing the POE’s focus on sustainability, new developments, and the upcoming plan to seek voter’s approval of expanding its boundaries this August. The biggest topic of Lefeber’s report was the boundary expansions – […]
Questions surround alleged 39th LD Democratic candidate’s checkered past
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LAKE STEVENS—Zephaniah Borynack, who is running for the Washington State House of Representatives to represent the 39th District Position 1 as an alleged “Democrat,” has his fair share with legal trouble over the years, from explosives charges to a pattern of sexual misconduct. There also appears to be a possible link to his Republican opponent, […]
County seeks committee members for new 0.2% sales tax ballot measure
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EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to place a ballot measure implementing a Public Safety, Health, and Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax of 0.2%—making it the highest Sales and Use Tax in the Washington state at up to 10.8%—before the voters of Snohomish County for the General Election in November 2024. If approved, the […]
New City Administrator coming to Marysville
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MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville welcomes Jennifer Pearson Stapleton as its new City Administrator. She has built her career in local government, most recently as the first City Administrator for the City of Sandpoint, Idaho, where she held that top position from 2016 until early this year. Her first day on the job in Marysville will […]
Over 430,000 signatures submitted for initiative against banning natural gas
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THURSTON COUNTY—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, and the Washington Housing Association celebrated submitting 431,063 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday, July 2, to qualify placing Initiative 2066 (I-2066) – to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans – on the upcoming November ballot. By […]
WA State Democrats back Ferguson for Governor, establish 2024 platform
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BELLEVUE—The Washington State Democrat party held its 2024 Convention at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Convention Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, where it established its platform, nominated candidates, held workshops and training for delegates, and featured several prominent speakers within the party. The convention kicked off Friday with a welcome reception featuring Chair Shasti […]
Port of Everett awards $15.2 million contract for new wave of retail/restaurant spaces at Waterfront Place
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EVERETT—On Tuesday, June 18, the Port of Everett Commission awarded a $15.2 million contract to Faber Construction to build out the next phase of retail/restaurant buildings at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. The Lynden-based contractor is set to break ground early next month on two new multi-tenant buildings at parcels A6 and A12 along […]
Superior Court candidate plans to be the bridge between the judiciary and the people
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—When Mary Anderson, candidate for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, was a young girl two bail bondsmen broke into her home indicating that they saw someone who they were looking for run in. Her mother, being of Mexican descent and struggling with English at the time, was pushed to the ground and Anderson was […]
Edmonds College celebrates World Refugee Day
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LYNNWOOD—The Refugee and Immigrant Services NW held its second annual World Refugee Day on Thursday, June 20, at Edmonds College featuring guest speakers, multicultural performances, and an assortment of delicious foods representing the various cultures that make up Snohomish County’s diverse population. The event was emceed by Betty Koteles, Edmond College’s Latino Outreach Specialist, and […]