Thank You for Supporting Mukilteo’s Emergency Medical Services
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for your support of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy in the recent election. Your vote to renew and restore funding for our community’s emergency medical services reflects a shared commitment to keeping Mukilteo safe and healthy. The passage of this levy ensures […]
Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]
Boeing secures FAA approval to increase 737 MAX production to 42 per month
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday, October 17, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase production of its 737 MAX jetliners to 42 aircraft per month, marking a significant step for the aerospace juggernaut following a production cap imposed by regulators following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident on January 5, 2024. “I am encouraged to hear […]
Bolton, 76, indicted under US Espionage Act, faces 180 years in prison
A federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on Thursday, October 16, has charged John Bolton, former National Security Adviser under President Donald J Trump, with 18 counts under the Espionage Act (18 U.S.C. § 793) for allegedly retaining and transmitting classified information after leaving the White House in 2019. […]
Letter to the Editor: In Support of Ilona Van Duser for Mukilteo City Council, Position 1
It was the summer of 2020, and I had just stepped into my role as a newly appointed member of the Mukilteo City Council. That season was a whirlwind — I was learning the ropes of public service while launching my first campaign to retain the seat I had just been entrusted with. As someone […]
Verdant boosts 2026 funding to $6.5 million, supporting 43 partners
LYNNWOOD—At its September 24 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners approved $6.5 million in funding for 43 community partners focused on enhancing the health and well-being of South Snohomish County residents. To address heightened community needs due to reduced federal funding for health programs, the Commissioners allocated an additional $500,000 beyond the initial budget. Of […]
Edmonds College to host fall Regional Job Fair on Oct. 7
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College will host a fall job fair on Tuesday, October 7. The event will take place from 4-7 p.m. on the second floor of Woodway Hall. Edmonds College students and the local community are invited to attend this fall’s job fair. This will be the third time that the college will open […]
Jerry Greenfield resigns from Ben & Jerry’s after 47 years
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned from the company he helped build nearly five decades ago, accusing its parent company, London-based Unilever, of silencing its longstanding social mission and eroding its independence. In an open letter shared publicly by co-founder and 47-year business partner Ben Cohen on […]
South County Fire votes to restore paramedic staffing to Station 76
EVERETT—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 to restore paramedic staffing to Station 76 in Mill Creek following public and city backlash, lack of transparency and public outreach, as well as recent allegations of OPMA violations brought forth by a fellow board member. Fire Chief Bob Eastman expects the transfer to take place […]
Port of Everett to begin $6.75M Marina Bulkhead Wharf rebuild
EVERETT– On May 22, the Port of Everett Commission awarded a $6.75 million contract to Oregon-based Bergerson Construction to complete the final phase of bulkhead replacement at the Port of Everett Marina and rebuild the Segment E wharf near Port Gardner Landing and the Grand Avenue Park Bridge. Work will begin in early September and is […]
