Lynnwood explores new waste and recycling options
LYNNWOOD – The City of Lynnwood Public Works laid out a possible 7-year plan to update the city’s waste and recycling program during the city council meeting on June 8, 2021. Lynnwood currently operates under the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC). According to Public Works Director Bill Franz, when cities annex, they are able […]
Governor Inslee tours Snohomish County
Snohomish County, Wash., June 9, 2021 – Governor Jay Inslee toured Snohomish County Monday, June 7, visiting Community Health Center in Edmonds, Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Pallet in Everett, and the new WSDOT ferry terminal in Mukilteo. “It’s just been a great day, there’s so many positive things going on in Snohomish County right now,” […]
Facing a $7.9 billion affordability gap, Sound Transit considers its options
SEATTLE, Wash., June 6, 2021 – Following an unprecedented affordability gap of $7.9 billion, down from $11.5 billion, Sound Transit looks to realignment strategies to ensure voter-approved projects – ST-2 and ST-3 – remain on schedule due to the combined effects of the pandemic and increased cost estimates. Despite these major setbacks, Sound Transit assures […]
Amtrak restores daily passenger service in Washington state
SEATTLE, Wash., May 26, 2021 – Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined by Amtrak President Stephen Gardner and staff at the Seattle King’s Street Station, celebrated the restoration of daily passenger service for all Amtrak trains traveling through Washington State. One of these lines, the Empire Builder, connects Seattle to Everett. Prior to Larsen and […]
Future leaders being the change they want to be!
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 25, 2021 – The weekend of May 21-23, fourteen future leaders with Leadership Launch performed random acts of kindness throughout Everett and Mukilteo for their 2021 Community Launch Projects. The event this year consisted of high school students putting together a “LYLO & Link Challenge” to help and get help involving the […]
Inslee approves $15M in Snohomish County requested projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 25, 2021 – On May 18, Governor Inslee signed the 2021 capital budget that approved Snohomish County requested capital projects worth $15,260,000. These projects will be used to support agriculture, natural resource protection, and flood mitigation throughout the county. “We are profoundly grateful to our legislative delegation and Governor Inslee for […]
June declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 25, 2021 – June has been declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month by the Snohomish County Council and Snohomish County Executive, encouraging all Snohomish County residents and businesses to support local farmers and Farmers Markets in their community this summer. Snohomish County has a rich history of farming and agriculture since […]
2021 Election Season kicks off
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2021 – Friday was the filing deadline for citizens to participate in the political system here in Washington state kicking off the 2021 election season. The last day for candidates to withdraw from the ballot is 5 p.m. May 24. For a full timeline of key dates, click here. Only […]
You are invited to ‘Let Your Leader Out’ this weekend
Leadership Launch is hosting its 2021 Community Launch Projects this weekend. We are challenging our community to engage in random acts of kindness over the weekend of May 21 – 23. You can do your own random act of kindness, or join with Leadership Launch students to positively impact the community. Student projects are divided into […]
Marysville to undergo several massive construction projects
MARYSVILLE, Wash. – The city of Marysville is undergoing several construction projects to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities. One of these is to install ADA ramps and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at the intersection of 100th ST NE and 59th, to improve safety for crossing pedestrians. The city warns drivers […]
