What’s the cost if WA voters reject capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean […]
Deputy Parks Director resigns after 26 years with Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Deputy Director Sarah Olson announced her resignation today, Monday, July 29, after 26 years with the city. Olson’s resignation is effective on August 9 but with a planned vacation, her last day of physical work will be on August 2. “Seeing the Lynnwood community for nearly 26 years, including […]
Retired Lynnwood Parks Director requests a restart in recruitment process
LYNNWOOD—Former Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Lynn Sordel contacted the Lynnwood City Council Tuesday, July 23, requesting they “mandate” Mayor Christine Frizzell to restart the recruitment process in order to fill the vacant Parks Director position he left after retiring back in March. When Sordel retired, Mayor Frizzell transitioned Superintendent Joel Faber into […]
City of Bothell to gift $6 million property to church for low-income housing
BOTHELL, Wash.—The Bothell City Council voted in favor of executing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to gift a city-owned property (Lot P South) to Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) which, if acquired, will be used to build affordable housing the church says. The 5-2 decision took place at Council’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, […]
The new Lynnwood Link extension opening in just six weeks
With exactly six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood Link, and the anticipation […]
With $1.5B, feds seal commitment to new I-5 bridge linking Washington and Oregon
VACOUVER, Wash.—The federal government is all in on replacing the I-5 bridge across the Columbia River, linking Washington and Oregon. On Friday, July 12, area political leaders celebrated receipt of a $1.499 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Combined with a separate $600 million award secured in December, it means the feds are […]
Inslee tours future site of SAF Research and Development Center
EVERETT—Leadership of the Seattle-Paine Field International Airport hosted a tour with Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, of the future site of the upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center. The facility will add to Snohomish County’s appeal as being on the forefront of climate change solutions. The R&D Center is made […]
Over 430,000 signatures submitted for initiative against banning natural gas
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 […]
Doug McCormick named Washington State County Engineer of the Year
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works Deputy Director and County Engineer Doug McCormick, P.E., was named County Engineer of the Year by the Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) at the Washington State Association of County Engineers (WSACE) annual conference in Ritzville, Wash. yesterday. Outgoing WSACE President Scott Yaeger, County Engineer, Adams County also honored […]
Port Of Everett welcomes new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port priorities across all business lines and […]
