Menorah Lighting 2024: Where light is, darkness cannot exist
LYNNWOOD—Over two hundred residents attended the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County in partnership with Sound Transit and the city of Lynnwood. As dusk began on Sunday, December 30, Rabbi Berel Paltiel lit candles commemorating the fifth day a single day’s supply of oil lasted while Jewish […]
Snohomish County’s Giant Menorah Lighting celebration for December 29
LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value […]
I-5 protest sheds light on Ethiopian crisis
Political demonstrators near Seattle slowed I-5 traffic November 7 protesting the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A convoy of over 50 vehicles waved Ethiopian flags as they slow-rolled along the right two lanes of the I-5 heading to Olympia. “They did seem quite friendly,” KIRO reporter James Lynch said at the scene. “They […]
WSU Everett highlights successes and future plans at annual address
EVERETT—Washington State University President Kurt Schultz provided insights into the past year’s achievements and challenges, as well as the future direction of the university at the State of the University Address held on the Everett campus on March 26. The address began by highlighting the University’s recent fusion week, which was held on October 12 […]
Mayor Franklin highlights new bold investments and revitalization projects in annual Everett address
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2024 State of the City address on Thursday, March 21, to a record audience of approximately 400 at Everett Mall—the first time the state of the city has been delivered in South Everett. The City in partnership with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, chose Everett Mall to showcase its […]
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park Earth Day community cleanup April 20
MUKILTEO—In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Mukilteo is organizing a community cleanup event at Lighthouse Park on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “We are thrilled to organize this Earth Day Community Cleanup event in collaboration with our dedicated volunteers and sponsors,” said Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine. “It’s an excellent opportunity […]
Washington Rail Systems to Receive $76.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades Thanks to Cantwell-Championed Program
WASHINGTON, DC, September 21, 2023—The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration announced two investments in Washington state’s rail system infrastructure on September 20 that will improve efficiency of a major agricultural corridor in Eastern Washington and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tacoma. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received $72.8 million to design and construct upgrades […]
Mukilteo celebrates a pawsitively successful dog show at Lighthouse Park
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 25, 2023—Early Saturday morning on July 15, the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its first ever Great Mukilteo Dog Show at Lighthouse Park. The event, which lasted approximately two hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drew crowds of enthusiastic dog lovers, showcasing over 50 dogs of all breeds and ages. Organized […]
Buttigieg tours Washington highlighting Biden’s Investing in America agenda
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 8, 2023—U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg traveled to Washington state this week to highlight how President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics” strategy are working to bolster the clean energy economy and tackle the climate crisis. “Washington state has done very well in these last few rounds of grants,” […]
Thousands of gallons of fuel spills after BNSF train derails in Skagit County
SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash., March 16, 2023—Shortly after midnight this morning, a BNSF train derailed near the Swinomish Casino & Lodge along the Padilla Bay waterfront. There were seven cars in the train, including two locomotives, one buffer car, and four tank cars. The two locomotives derailed, one of which spilled fuel to a berm on […]
