Community Transit celebrates 50th anniversary with an intimate celebration
EVERETT — On the advent of its 50th Anniversary of carrying Snohomish County riders, Community Transit on Thursday marked the historic milestone with a reception for elected leaders, regional transit partners, and former employees. On the same day, the agency kicked off its fare-free week echoing its first days of service, and a week earlier […]
SPEEA members ratify four-year Boeing contract after August rejection
EVERETT— The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), Boeing’s largest white-collar union, announced on Thursday that its members approved a four-year contract offer, averting a possible strike. SPEEA said its professional unit ratified the deal by 67.62%, with 7,895 votes to accept and 3,780 to reject. The technical unit approved its separate contract […]
Nine hungry Black Bear cubs are keeping PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center busy
SNOHOMISH — Nine growing black bear cubs currently in care at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center have some very big appetites—and PAWS is asking the community and local businesses for help keeping up with their dietary needs. PAWS is currently caring for nine black bear cubs at its Snohomish facility, including five expected to return […]
PSE new rate hike proposal draws ire at public hearing
OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — The room was packed with a line out the door during the public comment hearing for a Puget Sound Energy (PSE) rate proposal Tuesday evening at the Utilities and Transportation Commission’s headquarters in Lacey. “We’ve replaced just about everything to something more efficient for which I’ve gotten no incentives and no rebates […]
South County Fire advances four finalists for vacant District 4 commissioner seat
EVERETT—South County Fire has advanced four of six applicants to interviews for the vacant District 4 seat on its Board of Commissioners, with the goal of confirming the appointment later this month. A subcommittee selected Darren Austin, Robert Cooke, Rico Tessandore and Neil Tibbott on Monday, Sept. 28, for the interview stage. The full board […]
Republican lawmaker resigns to work for Democrat Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield] — In a surprise announcement, Republican state Rep. Skyler Rude of Walla Walla, said Tuesday that he will resign from office days before the election to start a new job with Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Rude, a moderate Republican, said he will step down Oct. 31 and begin work the […]
Gov Ferguson requests federal Major Disaster Declaration for Washington wildfires
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson on Monday, September 28, sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting a federal Major Disaster Declaration following devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington. At an event in Spokane today detailing the request, Governor Ferguson also announced additional state-level actions to help communities rebuild, including suspending additional regulations, and upcoming […]
Ferguson launches new Space Council, complacency is not an option
SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 26-04 on Monday, September 28, creating a Governor’s Space Council, stating that Washington already makes most of the world’s working satellites and cannot treat that lead as permanent. “This is going to bring together folks on how we can move forward as a leader nationwide or worldwide […]
Edmonds College welcomes new Board of Trustees members, Maria Montalvo and Blessing Jere
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College is pleased to announce the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring unique perspectives and a strong commitment to student success and policy governance. Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Montalvo to a five-year term running through September 2031. Jere was appointed Student Trustee […]
Survey Says: Halloween Shoppers Choose Creativity Over Costumes Off the Rack
SEATTLE — Halloween shoppers are embracing creativity, affordability and sustainability this year, and more than ever are turning to thrift stores to make it happen, a Evergreen Goodwill Survey shows. According to new research commissioned by Goodwill, 85% of shoppers surveyed plan to incorporate thrift shopping or DIY elements into their Halloween outfit this year. […]
