Kayak Point Park Beach Clean Up: Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

Environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility. From broad policies to daily choices, we all play a role in preserving our natural environment for future generations. To engage young people in this mission, my office is partnering with WSU Beach Watchers to host a Youth Beach Cleanup at Kayak Point Park. On Saturday, July 12, from […]
Fourth of July fireworks: Celebration guide, where to discharge your own, and where they’re banned

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a vibrant Fourth of July in Snohomish County! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, and Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park. The Lynnwood Times compiled this guide covering legal firework zones, safety tips, […]
Mukilteo School District to serve summer meals for children

MUKILTEO—Mukilteo School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. This information can also be found on the Mukilteo School District Summer Meals website. Meals will be served at the following open locations: Location Dates Mealtimes Sno-Isle […]
“Love, Equally” public exhibit celebrating marriage equality comes to Everett

EVERETT—The City of Everett becomes the first in Snohomish County, and the third in the state, to host “Love, Equally,” a public exhibit celebrating marriage equality. On display in the Everett Municipal Building, located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, from Wednesday, June 18 until September, residents can appreciate and learn more about the history and stories […]
Eslick and Low secure more than $30 million in capital budget investments for 39th LD

OLYMPIA—After months of bipartisan conversation and collaboration during the 2025 legislative session, Representatives Carolyn Eslick and Sam Low successfully secured more than $30 million in state capital budget investments for communities across the 39th Legislative District. The funding, included in the 2025-27 capital budget passed by the Legislature last week, will support a wide range […]
Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun

The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]
Bahamian Prime Minister congratulates first Bahamian to travel into space

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—The Right Honorable Philip E. Davis (PLP), Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, extended congratulatory remarks to Bahamian aerospace space engineer and entrepreneur, Aisha Bowe who became the first Bahamian to travel into space today, April 14, 2025, on Blue Origin’s New Shepard program. The New Shepard is Blue Origin’s fully […]
Interstate All Battery Center® of Everett to host 7th Annual Earth Day Recycling Event

EVERETT—Interstate All Battery Center® of Everett will host its 7th Annual Earth Day Recycling Event on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After welcoming more than 2,400 cars last year, the free event helped members of the community recycle over 162,000 pounds of hard-to-dispose of items from scrap metal and batteries to […]
ECCC 2025 comes to a close, wrapping up a weekend of pop culture fun

SEATTLE—Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), one of Washington State’s largest celebrations of all things pop culture, came to a close Sunday wrapping up another year of fun-filled geeky action. The con spanned four days, from Thursday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, overtaking downtown Seattle with exhibits and events in both Seattle Convention Center buildings – […]
Red Bridge 537 is slated for repairs and a fresh coat of red paint

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The first Red Bridge was constructed in 1893 to carry the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway over its final river crossing from the gold mines in the North Cascade Mountains to a smelter in Everett. The current bridge, which carries motorists along Mountain Loop Hwy, will receive preventative maintenance and a new coat […]