Sea-Tac addresses aviation cybersecurity at US Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, held a hearing on “Aviation Cybersecurity Threats” at our nation’s capital Wednesday morning, September 18, to examine the cybersecurity threats airports and airlines have been faced with recently, and to discuss how the aviation sector can bolster its resiliency […]
Port of Everett earns two new prestigious international awards
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has earned international recognition for two of its major economic and environmental projects, receiving two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a national non-profit organization that leads the future of economic development as an essential, valued profession that fosters […]
Snohomish County to continue construction of Centennial Trail South
EVERETT—Snohomish County can now move forward with the design, permitting and construction of the last 12 miles of Centennial Trail South after completing the railbanking proceedings for the section of rail line south of the City of Snohomish to the King County line on July 11, 2024. The design process will resume in 2025 with […]
A New Era: Snohomish County Embraces Expanded Community Transit Service
Local transit service in Snohomish County just got a major upgrade. Major changes to Community Transit’s service change, which marks a historic milestone for local transportation, launched on Sept. 14. This change comes just two weeks after the opening of four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two […]
Boeing officially announces furloughs to employees, a 25% pay cut
CRYSTAL CITY, VA—In an email message to all Boeing employees on September 18, President and CEO Kelly Ortberg announced, “temporary furloughs” for US-based executives, managers and employees to start in the “coming days.” “With production paused across many key programs in the Pacific Northwest, our business faces substantial challenges, and it is important that we […]
Monroe High School’s Scott Darrow: Building a Winning Culture
MONROE—Scott Darrow, widely regarded as one of the top high school football coaches in the area, was honored as the Wesco South 3A Coach of the Year last season. He earned this accolade after leading the Monroe High School Bearcats to a Wesco 3A South title. Darrow’s approach to coaching goes beyond winning games. He […]
Interactive map now available showcasing CCA projects at risk if I-2117 passes
SEATTLE—The Clean & Prosperous Institute, a fiscally sponsored project of the Washington Business Alliance Fund set on reducing greenhouse emissions in Washington, launched a risk of repeal map intended to showcase how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds are used for community-based projects statewide and what’s at risk if the funds from the act are removed […]
Trump campaign calls on Democrats and media to immediately cease inflammatory and violent rhetoric
WEST PALM BEACH, FL—The Trump Campaign on September 16 released examples of what they consider “inflammatory, violent rhetoric” that “egged on” Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of North Carolina, a carry out the second assassination attempt on Republican Presidential Nominee and 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, at the Trump International Golf Club […]
Striking workers can apply for health insurance under recent legislation
OLYMPIA—After International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 and W24 union members on September 12 voted overwhelmingly against its Collective Bargaining Agreement with Boeing and to strike, Senator Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) is reminding striking workers of their eligibility for health and dental insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. “Striking workers and their family members need to know […]
Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally
More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]
