Public invited to 2026 Port Report, Charting the Waterfront’s Future
Everett, Wash., July 8, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) invites to community for the 2026 Port Report, Monday, July 13, recognizing the Port of Everett’s 108th anniversary. The Port Report will take place from 4 – 7 p.m., July 13, at the Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront. General admission tickets are $60; RSVP, […]
South County Fire extends deadline for residents interested in serving on the voters’ pamphlet con committee
Fire stations are where firefighters train, eat, sleep and live while preparing for emergency calls. After responding to fires, medical responses, hazmat incidents and rescues, firefighters return to the stations to decontaminate, clean equipment and prepare for the next call. The need for fire station improvements is why South County Fire voters will see a […]
Community comes together for Meadowdale Beach Park Cleanup
EDMONDS – Nearly 100 volunteers gathered this morning at Meadowdale Beach Park for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting the shoreline, improving local habitat, and promoting environmental stewardship. The event was hosted in partnership by Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, WSU Extension Beach Watchers, the Greater Seattle Korean Association, and the Boys & Girls […]
Larsen tours Little Wings Early Learning Academy ahead of September opening
EVERETT—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) toured the Machinist Institute’s Little Wings Early Learning Academy with Executive Director Jill Thornton and IAM District 751 President and Little Wings Board Member Jason Chan Tuesday, July 7, ahead of the early learning center’s September opening date. Little Wings received $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds, which Rep. […]
City of Arlington announces new bicycle pump track at Jensen Park, with ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for July 29
ARLINGTON—The City of Arlington invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new bicycle pump track at Jensen Park on Tuesday, July 29, with food vendors opening at 11:30 a.m. and the ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Arlington, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Amazon, and Snohomish County, the City has […]
Lynnwood City Council receive ACCESS Project update and briefing on potential water rate hikes
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council received an update from local public safety nonprofit ACCESS Project, and were briefed on potential water rate hikes at their Work Session on Monday, July 6. ACCESS Project Update To kick off Monday’s meeting, ACCESS Project Founder Wally Webster II gave a general update on the status of his nonprofit, […]
First-Ever Bigfoot’s Brawl Cheer & Dance Championship Announcement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY– Pacific Coast Cheer Co. Brands is bringing their Bigfoot’s Brawl Cheer and Dance Championships to Monroe, Washington, January 16-17, 2027, at the Evergreen State Fair Park. The upcoming cheer and dance championships season is the first-time held in Monroe. Cheer and dance teams from across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast Region will […]
Popular ‘Float Find’ Treasure Hunt Returns July 10 through August 28 through Port of Everett, Schack Art Center Partnership
EVERETT—The Port of Everett and Schack Art Center are partnering once again to bring art – and the thrill of the hunt – back to the waterfront this summer with the return of the popular FREE program, Float Find. Float Find kicks off July 10 and continues through August 28, featuring a free, eight-week-long treasure quest in […]
Community Leaders, Students, and Families to Urge Edmonds School Board to Reinstate a Reimagined School Resource Officer Program
Public Comments to Be Presented at Edmonds School District Board Meeting on July 7, 2026 LYNNWOOD — Wally Webster, founder of The ACCESS Project, and Marie MacCoy, LICSW, of MacCoy Consulting, LLC and the Jaguar Community Association, will join students, families, and community members on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:30pm to urge the Edmonds […]
Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington’s food stamp overpayments and underpayments ticked up this year, and the state could face tens of millions of dollars in added costs if accuracy doesn’t improve. The state’s error rate was 6.98% in the 2025 federal fiscal year, with most mistakes coming from overpayments to recipients under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as […]
