Niko Battle, Everett City Council candidate, believes he can be the champion South Everett needs
EVERETT—Niko Battle, who is running for Everett City Council Position 4, believes he is one who has a deep understanding of government, politics, and what it takes to make positive change happen. “I’ve talked to so many people in the district who feel that we’ve been neglected, feel as though our community hasn’t been heard […]
Bryce Owings, Lynnwood CC candidate, has made his mark on the city in more ways than one
LYNNWOOD—Born and raised Lynnwood resident, Bryce Owings, Lynnwood City Council candidate challenging incumbent Josh Binda, has literally helped build the City of Lynnwood over the years from his working in construction of Spruce Elementary; to the Lynnwood Link light rail extension; to the Edmonds College expansion. Now, as a husband and father of three, he […]
Lynnwood establishes boundary area for Tax Increment Finance Program
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved the boundary area for its Tax Increment Finance Program – a bold economic development program that hopes to fund three major capital projects generating at least $103 million in additional tax revenues, according to the City. The Tax Increment Fund will operate within a designated Tax Increment Area (TIA) […]
Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program
Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention. “With Sound Transit’s capital expansion […]
Lynnwood City Council to consider a $24 million bond for Tax Increment Area
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, to possibly vote on establishing a Tax Increment Area to fund $24 million in public improvements, authorizes funding the WAORCA Diversion Program, and discuss updates to housing in the area. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and […]
Community Transit following Sunday bus schedule on Memorial Day
Snohomish County, Wash. – All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. All 2025 Community Transit holiday schedules are posted here. Community Transit is responsible for providing bus and paratransit service, vanpool, and innovative transit options in […]
Public Works honors employees at annual Employee Excellence ceremony
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works Department honored 11 standup individuals during its 8th annual Employee Excellence Award Ceremony held on Thursday, May 15, at the Snohomish County Campus. The award ceremony coincided with the, County-recognized, 65th annual National Public Works Week which runs from May 18 through May 24. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved […]
Marysville lifts up local businesses and updates public on Cascade Industrial Center
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville gave an update to its Cascade Industrial Center, what the city is doing to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and highlighted some of its local businesses at the Marysville Business Summit on Tuesday, April 29, at the Marysville Opera House. The event kicked off with some remarks with Marysville […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, May 1
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 1. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors, click on Upcoming Meetings and then click Agenda. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online […]
Rep. Larsen meets with Snohomish County leaders to discuss the region’s transportation needs
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with several Snohomish County leaders Wednesday, April 16, to discuss the region’s current surface transportation projects, how funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is being utilized and hear the county’s priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization bill. Participating in that roundtable discussion with Larsen was Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Everett […]
