TIB awards $152 million in grants, Rep Fey shares a sobering assessment of transportation finances
EVERETT—At its November 21 meeting, the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board awarded 160 street and multi-modal improvement grants to local agencies totaling over $152 million. TIB received 330 applications from cities and counties, with requests for more than $335 million in funding. Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Chair of the House Transportation Committee, attended Friday’s meeting […]
VOAWW Connect to launch Jan 2 to enhance local resource navigation
EVERETT—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced the launch of VOAWW Connect, a new locally operated resource navigation service dedicated to residents of Snohomish and Skagit counties, that is set to begin operations on January 2, 2026. The initiative builds on nearly two decades of community support previously provided under the North Sound 211 banner. […]
Stephanson affirms priority of ST3 Spine completion
EVERETT—Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), joined leaders from across Western Washington on Thursday for the “Build the Damn Trains!” rally outside Union Station. The event highlighted growing regional concern over delays and rising costs associated with Sound Transit 3 (ST3), the voter-approved light rail expansion package. The gathering took […]
Peace of Mind Brewing & Coffee Opens New Coffeehouse in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Peace of Mind Brewing & Coffee marked the grand opening of its expanded coffee shop on November 10, transforming the family-owned brewery’s taproom into a daytime venue for the local community. “We built this place with our community in mind,” Brandon Molina, the brewery’s owner said. “Turning our brewery into a daytime coffeehouse felt like […]
Lenny Wilkens, Basketball icon and Hall of Famer, dies at 88
SEATTLE—Lenny Wilkens, a towering figure in basketball whose career spanned five decades as one of the game’s premier point guards, innovative coaches and a champion of youth development, died on November 9, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 88. Born Leonard Randolph Wilkens on October 28, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Wilkens grew up in […]
Port of Everett seeks development partner for Waterfront Place Gateway Project
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications, launching its search for a quality development partner to bring the gateway parcels of its billion-dollar mixed-use development, Waterfront Place, to life. Located at the front door of Waterfront Place, at the largest public marina on the West Coast, this development opportunity offers […]
The hidden reality of developmental trauma in homelessness
This is an interesting and challenging question to answer. So, I first want to explore how Academia defines homelessness based on my research, trying to understand the answer to this same question: Academia has spent decades debating how to define homelessness. Whether to count only those literally on the streets and in shelters or include […]
Thom Garrard is seeking to retain his seat on the ESD Board to ‘protect public education’
LYNNWOOD—Thom Garrard is running to retain his seat as Edmonds School Board of Directors because he believes in protecting public education, rather than “spinning narratives that would destroy it”, he says. “Given that 90% of students are enrolled in our schools, public education is essential to our community’s well-being and to our children’s future,” said […]
Everett mayoral showdown: Franklin defends record as Murphy pushes for fiscal overhaul
LYNNWOOD—In the race for Everett’s next mayor, incumbent Cassie Franklin and challenger Scott Murphy squared off in an exclusive Lynnwood Times interview, led by Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe, ahead of the November 4 general election. With Everett grappling with rapid growth, a $7.9 million budget deficit through 2026, surging homelessness, and rising youth […]
Lynnwood Times election interview: Candidate Bryce Owings
LYNNWOOD—With ballots beginning to mail out, and the November 4 General Elections just a little over two weeks away, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down with Lynnwood City Council candidate Bryce Owings to hear where he stands on certain topics the city is currently facing. Bryce Owings, is a foreman, certified journeyman carpenter, […]
