Port of Everett an economic driver for Washington state
EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber delivered her annual Port Report at the Port’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, on Tuesday, July 16, addressing the POE’s focus on sustainability, new developments, and the upcoming plan to seek voter’s approval of expanding its boundaries this August. The biggest topic of Lefeber’s report was the boundary expansions – […]
Just as in EU elections weeks earlier, France poised for rightwing dominance
PARIS, France—National Rally, a “France First” conservative party led by Marine Le Pen’s protégé Jordan Bardella, 28, dominated the first round of snap parliament elections in the Republic of France on Sunday, June 30. “Long live the Republic and long live France,” Marine Le Pen, Parliamentary party leader of National Rally, posted to X. “I […]
Rival Democrats spar over fundraising maneuvers in governor race
In their race for governor, Mark Mullet thinks it’s fishy how frontrunner and fellow Democrat Bob Ferguson is going about raising money for the state Democratic party. Mullet, a state senator, is convinced something’s amiss with a six-figure “donation” that Ferguson, who is currently attorney general, made to the party in April. He’s contested, thus […]
Lynnwood City Council to seek grant for Meadowdale Playfields
LYNNWOOD—For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 23, the City Council will vote/discuss authorizing a grant application for replacement of lighting at the Meadowdale Playfields among other items listed below. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com).To review the full agenda in […]
Boeing airplanes just as safe as Airbus despite media hype
EVERETT—A Lynnwood Times study of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) incident records from 2014 to 2023 concludes that there is no statistically significant safety difference between US-related Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft. Boeing scrutiny and oversight After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282’s non-fatal incident involving a cabin door blowing off mid-flight on January 5, 2024, due to four […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins national award for Little Bear Creek
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works is being recognized nationally for an innovative project that changes the way the County handles wetland mitigation and saves millions of dollars in future taxpayer funds. The creation of Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS) has been named a national 2024 Public Works Project of the Year from the […]
Sound Transit announces closure of lanes on I-5 and in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces the closure of lanes in Lynnwood and Shoreline. Night closures of northbound I-5 right lane and northbound I-5 on-ramp from NE 175th St As early as Tuesday, May 14, Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 right lane from […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
Public invited to celebrate Strawberry Fields improvements
MARYSVILLE—Thanks to donations from the Snohomish County Council and Amazon, soccer players and families from throughout the region now enjoy an extended playing season and new amenities at Marysville’s Strawberry Fields Athletic Center. The public is invited to help celebrate the regional park’s new playground at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, […]
Public invited to an Earth Day discussion with Dr. Carolyn Finney, author of ‘Black Faces, White Spaces’
EVERETT—Washington State University’s (WSU) second Everett Empowered speaker event is scheduled for April 18, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., featuring Dr. Carolyn Finney speaking about the environment and diversity in honor of Earth Day. The Earth Day conversation will focus on why are African Americans are so underrepresented when it comes to interest in nature, outdoor […]
