Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley up 17 points in latest polling
SEATTLE, Wash., September 3, 2022—According to a Trafalgar Group poll, Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley has made a tremendous polling gain to be within striking distance of her Democratic challenger Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). Republican polling firm, Trafalgar Group, released results from a survey of 1,087 likely General Election voters it conducted from between August 30th […]
Boeing announces UPS purchase of eight additional 767s
SEATTLE, Wash., August 29, 2022—Boeing today announced an order from UPS for eight more 767 Freighters. The incremental order will increase UPS’s 767 Freighter fleet to 108 airplanes, enabling the global carrier to further modernize and sustainably grow its fleet. “The additional 767s will help us continue to deliver what matters to UPS customers around […]
UW Industrial and Systems Engineering Capstone Project to save County an estimated $70,000 annually
EVERETT, Wash., – Snohomish County’s Department of Information Technology (IT) and the University of Washington (UW) Industrial and Systems Engineering Program in the College of Engineering today announced the completion of their 2022 Capstone Project. This year’s project participants solved a challenge with retail software request and approval systems. Completion of the project by College […]
$28.7 million invested to sustain vital economic corridor in Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS, Wash., April 16, 2022 – To the sounds of passing cargo trucks and the flowing South Fork Stillaguamish River, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) was joined by county and local leaders to celebrate funding awarded to replace the Granite Falls Bridge 102. The $28.7 million project, when complete in 2026, is expected to generate […]
Verdant Health awards $97,000 to Foundation for Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received $97,000 in grants from Verdant Health Commission to help fund important nutrition and wellness support programs for low-income and at-risk families. Verdant Health Commission works to support programs that help the local community with health inequalities to improve quality of […]
Lynnwood approves police body-worn camera fees and $70,000 in chamber upgrades
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved fees for record disclosure of police body-worn camera footage, amended its municipal code relating to business licenses, and approved up to $70,000 in ARPA funds toward Council Chambers upgrades in Monday’s Business Meeting on April 12. After a brief public comment section, Councilwoman Shannon Sessions […]
Arrest made in February 2020 homicide of 7-11 store clerk
EDMONDS, Wash., April 7, 2022 – Edmonds Police Detectives have booked Victorya Leona Foulkes, a twenty-six-year-old woman from Auburn, into the Snohomish County Jail for the February 21, 2020, homicide of Nagendiram Kandasamy. Foulkes had been previously taken into custody during a March 15, 2020, search warrant operation in Enumclaw. Yesterday’s arrest culminated in the […]
Mukilteo CC deliberates Mayor’s pick for Finance Director while residents voice their support
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 31, 2022 – During its March 21, 2022, Regular Meeting, the Mukilteo City Council passed ordinances to amend the Council’s rules to allow its Vice President to participate on the Agenda Planning Committee, to permit AT&T to operate in Mukilteo and construct “Small Wireless Facilities,” and to permit the Mukilteo Police Department […]
Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
CHICAGO, March 3, 2022 — Boeing today announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians – including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all […]
Snohomish County Council passes resolution in support of Ukrainian neighbors
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 28, 2022 – During its Administrative Session today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 22-009 to show support for the Ukrainian community in the county. The resolution, introduced by Councilman Nate Nehring (District 1) and seconded by Councilman Jared Mead (District 4) reads: WHEREAS, late on Wednesday, February 23rd, Russian […]
