Snohomish County 911 moves into new state-of-the-art facility

EVERETT—Snohomish County 911 (SNO911) is proud to announce the successful transition of its operations into a brand-new, purpose-built facility—marking a major milestone in public safety for Snohomish County. This $67.5 million project has been three years in the making and now stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and community investment. The newly renovated facility, […]
Marysville School Board President resigns to pursue job opportunity

MARYSVILLE—At the Marysville School Board of Directors’ regular session meeting on Monday evening, May 19, board director Connor Krebbs, who also serves as the current president, announced his resignation. In a prepared statement, Krebbs shared the following: “It is with a full heart and a deep sense of responsibility that I submit my resignation from […]
Port of Everett’s New Marina Fuel Dock Now Open

EVERETT—The new Port of Everett Marina Fuel Dock is now open and operational after an $8.1-million marina capital investment project to replace and realign the former aging fuel dock. The new fuel dock is better able to serve the region’s boating community, and national defense and local emergency response partners. The new, 500-foot fuel dock […]
Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions

In many ways, the mixed martial arts story of undefeated flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan can be viewed through lenses of legacy. As a Hawaii-born fighter, Hasan has Max Holloway to look up to. A future Hall of Famer known for his fighting spirit and one of the biggest draws in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), […]
Republican lawmakers walk out after WA House committee votes to close center for people with disabilities

Republican lawmakers walked out of a committee meeting in the Washington Legislature on Wednesday to protest approval of a bill that would close a residential center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We voted no on the bill first and, when it was apparent that the bill was going to pass, we were upset […]
WA Attorney General’s Office launches new website to report sexual assault

OLYMPIA — In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Attorney General’s Office today announced the launch of a new reporting website for survivors of sexual assault. Understanding the many barriers experienced by survivors of sexual violence — crimes that remain the most underreported acts of violence nationwide — the Attorney General’s Office, […]
Kicking Gas Campaign—May 21 Deadline to sign up to get up to $10,000 subsidies for heat pumps

LANGLEY—Washington’s Kicking Gas campaign has announced a May 21 deadline to get in on up to $10,000 in subsidies for home electrification appliances in Island and Snohomish counties only. There are seven more chances to attend a required information session (four online, one in Darrington and another in Marysville). Interested households can sign up for […]
Edmonds College to host spring Regional Job Fair on April 16

LYNNWOOD–Edmonds College will host the spring 2025 Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16. The event starts at 4 p.m. on the second floor of Woodway Hall. Edmonds students and the local community are welcome to attend the free job fair that features over 30 employers with top industries including education, government, and healthcare. Vendors […]
Lynnwood Link extension named most outstanding construction project of 2024

The Associated General Contractors of America at its annual convention in Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend, named the Lynnwood Link Extension L300 the most outstanding construction project of 2024 in its prestigious Baldwin Group Build America Awards, considered the “Oscars of the Construction Industry.” The project’s general contractor, Skanska, received the coveted award and also won […]
Hook and Cleaver modernizes ‘surf n’ turf’ at Mukilteo Waterfront

MUKILTEO—At Hook and Cleaver, located on the Mukilteo Waterfront, guests can expect a high-class dining experience, great hospitality, and impeccable views. Hook and Cleaver is owned and operated by the Lombardi’s Restaurant Group, which also run the Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants in Everett, Bellingham, and formerly Mill Creek. The restaurant opened in November 2023, setting […]