Online reservations now open for Governor’s Mansion commemorative tours
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OLYMPIA — Online reservations are now open for tours of the Governor’s Mansion commemorating the 115th anniversary of the Mansion’s first housewarming event. The Governor’s Mansion was completed in December 1908. In January 1909, two housewarming ceremonies were held – one for the public and one for the Legislature and state officers. In honor of […]
Letter-to-Editor: Christmas Trees from around the world
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The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. Encircling evergreens in the ‘Pathway of Peace’ represent the 50 U.S. states. The world’s largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy ‘s Umbria region. Composed of about […]
Bills to modernize national weather alert system passes Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio Modernization Act (NWR Modernization Act) and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio alert system, both passed the U. S. Senate on December 18 unanimously and how heads to the House for vote. U.S. […]
Everett Recovery Café welcomes Larsen on tour of new facility
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EVERETT—Everett Recovery Café welcomed Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Tuesday, December 19, to share firsthand experiences of substance abuse disorder by frontline employees and volunteers. “Addiction is a not a moral failing, but a disease that requires treatment and support for recovery,” Representative Larsen said. “Congress and the Administration must continue to listen to the […]
Washington airports received $190 million in federal funding for 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—A total of $190,387,738 went directly to 37 Washington state airports during 2023 for projects to modernize: runways, maintenance areas, and equipment. In addition, the State of Washington received a $1,000,000 planning grant. U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of […]
Electroimpact holds annual MAC Christmas party, announces profit share
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MUKILTEO, Wash., December 19, 2023—Approximately 500 employees, their families and guests, attended the annual Electroimpact MAC Christmas Party on December 9, featuring a breathtaking Christmas light display, photos with Santa, and numerous activities for kids. Perched atop its main, 4-story building, a 50-foot, 180-pound Christmas tree shines above the Mukilteo skyline. For years, Electroimpact’s annual […]
Garry Clark to depart Economic Alliance Snohomish County
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EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announced Thursday that is entering a leadership transition as Garry Clark, President and CEO, will be departing the organization to seek new opportunities. “We are grateful for Garry’s contributions and leadership during his time with us,” stated Rich White, outgoing Chair for EASC’s Board of Trustees. “Garry embodied Snohomish County’s […]
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses
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WASHINGTON D.C.—The United States House of Representatives passed HR 927 on December 13, condemning antisemitism on university campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution passed with 303 yeas and 126 nays with all nays but one, Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4), coming from Democrats. Snohomish […]
Lynnwood Public Works prepares for another season of winter weather
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Works Department has been diligently preparing for another year of winter weather and are ready to mobilize in the case of harsh conditions whether wind, rain, or snow. The city’s newly named snowplow, “Clearapathra,” joins “Snobi Wan Kenobi,” and “Plowy McPlowface” to clear streets as needed and apply […]
Tacoma Officers found not guilty of Manuel Ellis in-custody death
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TACOMA, Wash., December 21, 2023—A jury found three Tacoma officers – Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine – not guilty of all charges in the nearly four year-long case involving the death of 33-year-old Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a black man who died in-custody in 2020. “Regardless of how people feel about today’s verdict, everyone […]