Finland President Sauli Niinistö addresses Washington State Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 9, 2023—For the first time in history, a foreign head of state has addressed a joint session in the Washington State Legislature. President, Sauli Niinistö, of the Republic of Finland, met with Washington lawmakers March 6 to discuss climate change and their partnership in supporting Ukraine. The visit comes as Finland intends […]
New Chick-fil-A to Open in Lynnwood on March 9
LYNNWOOD, Wash. (March 8, 2023) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Lynnwood community starting on Thursday, March 9. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Josiah Ober as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th. Located at 19615 Highway 99, Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th will be open for drive-thru, dine-in and […]
The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Snohomish County Conservation Futures Board seeking applicants
Snohomish County, Wash., March 6, 2023—Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) has one vacancy and is seeking applicants. The open position is an at-large position and generally represents habitat priorities for consideration during board deliberations. The board makes recommendations to the Snohomish County Council related to distribution of the Conservation Futures Fund, as […]
Cascade Warbirds meeting to feature Fighting Eagles vs MiGs
Cascade Warbirds third regular meeting of 2023 will be March 11 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The program will feature a presentation by Stan “Sundance” Kasprzyk entitled “Fighting Eagles vs. MiGs”. Sundance is a graduate of the USAF Academy, flew the F-15 Eagle during his Air Force career, and went on to serve […]
Public invited to review the 2040 Paine Field Master Plan
EVERETT, Wash., March 4, 2023—Airport planners have completed the final draft of the 2040 Paine Field Airport Master Plan, a vision for the airport’s next two decades. Snohomish County invites the public to visit our online open house from March 3 to April 3 to learn more about the master plan and share comments or […]
Masking requirements to end April in healthcare, long-term care, and correctional facilities
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 3, 2023—Effective April 3, 2023, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will end the Secretary of Health Mask Order, which currently requires universal masking in healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities for people age 5 and older. In Washington state, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza disease rates and hospitalizations have continued to […]
Foursquare Church struggles with transparency over allegations of sexual abuse
As Foursquare Church enters its centurial year of operation, it aims to crack down on its longstanding, systemic, history of sexual abuse through newly adopted Safeguarding polices. However, some still believe it continues to turn a blind eye to years of sexual abuse in the past by refusing to publicly address the issue, according to […]
CID and Westlake residents voice concerns to proposed light rail routes
SEATTLE, Wash., March 1, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors heard several dozen public comments during their board meeting on February 23. Residents and businessowners voiced concerns over possible locations for stations and the overall routes of the link light rail expansion project. Sound Transit is in the process of expanding the rail system to […]
