Larsen tours Edmonds North Portwalk weeks after securing a $1.2M grant to rebuild aging seawall
EDMONDS — Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA02) toured the Port of Edmonds’ aging North Portwalk and seawall Saturday, just weeks after securing $1.2 million in federal money to rebuild the crumbling waterfront landmark he and Senator Maria Cantell have championed for years. Larsen walked some of the 950-foot stretch of boardwalk and observed the 1968-era seawall […]
Port of Everett unveils new sculpture at Waterfront Place
EVERETT—Inspired by a historic photograph of a young girl overlooking the marina, the Port of Everett’s newest bronze-cast sculpture honors the waterfront’s past while inviting visitors to look ahead to the future as the Port’s Waterfront Place continues to take shape. Visitors can find the new sculpture, brought to life by Sultan-based artist Kevin Pettelle, […]
Chelsea Wright appointed to Lynnwood City Council, new Poplar Extension Bridge contract awarded
LYNNWOOD—Chelsea Wright was unanimously appointed to the Lynnwood City Council Position 6 seat on Monday and will take the Oath of Office on February 2. The Position 6 seat was vacated in December 2025 following the election of Goerge Hurst as mayor. “I’m excited to show the City of Lynnwood what I am about so […]
Ferguson and aviation leaders announce new Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator initiative
MUKILTEO—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Senator Marko Liias, other law makers, and leaders in aviation technology research and sustainability launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) today – a new initiative designed to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production deployment and adoption across the Pacific Northwest. “Clean fuels are a […]
Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year
In 2025, Snohomish County pulsed with the energy of cultural celebration, artistic achievement, and deep community connection. Below are our highlights for artistic events and achievements throughout last year. Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is committed to keeping classical music affordable The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Snohomish County’s oldest community orchestra (founded 1962), emphasized accessibility with affordable […]
HHS activates Defend the Spend system, evidence now required for ACF childcare payments to combat fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a press statement released today, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill, alongside Assistant Secretary Alex Adams who oversees the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced the immediate freeze of all federal child care payments to Minnesota and nationwide activation of the Defend the Spend system amid allegations of widespread fraud in child care […]
US-2 to partially reopen, Skykomish section closed for bridge inspections
SHORELINE—Governor Bob Ferguson announced Friday that a section of US-2 over Stevens Pass will partially reopen from the east side (Leavenworth side) starting Monday, December 29, offering very limited access to the Stevens Pass Ski Resort as inspections, clean ups, and repairs are underway from back-to-back atmospheric rivers that hit Washington in mid-December. The 49-mile […]
Larsen and Graves bill to safeguard Air Traffic Controllers advances from committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee) has approved a bipartisan bill aimed at shielding the nation’s air traffic control system from the disruptions of future government shutdowns, ensuring that essential aviation workers continue to receive pay even amid federal funding lapses. The measure, known as the Aviation Funding Solvency Act or H.R. […]
2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Lake Stevens Community Food Bank raises $100k from debut Festival of Trees event
LAKE STEVENS—The Lake Stevens Community Food Bank raised a total of $100,000 from its, first ever, Festival of Trees fundraising event on Saturday, November 21. The money raised (which covers 20% of the food bank’s $500,000 annual operating budget) will go towards supporting the food bank at a time when food donations are down, but […]
