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 […]
Economic Alliance 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards, April 22
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) proudly invites you to the 2025 Annual Meeting & Snohomish County Awards, presented by Boeing and Banner Bank. The event will take place at Tulalip Resort Casino (10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard Tulalip Bay, WA 98271) on Tuesday, April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your ticket(s) now! This event brings together business […]
Former Gov Inslee honored with Time Magazine’s 2025 Earth Award
On Thursday, March 27, former Governor Jay Inslee was announced as one of the six winners of Time Magazine’s 2025 Earth Awards. The other winners honored were billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Ghanaian Chef Selassie Atadika, former Tennessee Republican Senator Bill Frist, actor Rainn Wilson, and environmental researcher Catherine Coleman Flowers. “There are two immutable forces that we […]
Mayor Franklin reaffirms her vision for a thriving, safe, and business-friendly Everett
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized public safety, economic investment, housing, and education at her eighth State of the City address held on Thursday evening, March 27, at Everett Apex. “My vision for our city is bold, ambitious, and clear: we are building the best city in America to run a business, raise a family, pursue […]
“Inspire and uplift”: Project Girl conference at Verdant Wellness Center
LYNNWOOD—On Saturday, March 15, Project Girl held a youth conference at the Verdant Wellness Center, just blocks from their Lynnwood City Center headquarters. At no cost to attendees, the advocacy and mentorship group for young women of color provided workshops, speakers, and entertainment, as well as an opportunity for those in attendance to make “lasting […]
K-12 student artists are invited to enter “Look Out for Each Other” themed contest
Sound Transit and Southeast Seattle Education Coalition invite students in grades K-12 to participate in the “Looking Out for Each Other” safety poster contest. Students are asked to draw or illustrate what it means to look out for friends, family members, neighbors, and community members around tracks and trains. Winners of the poster contest, which is […]
WA House passes bill to improve monitoring of sexually violent predators
(The Center Square)—Legislation requiring electronic monitoring of sexually violent predators granted conditional release has been unanimously approved by the Washington State House of Representatives. House Bill 1457, sponsored by Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, “Requires the court to impose electronic monitoring that, to the extent feasible, has specified tracking and notification capabilities prior to authorizing a […]
