WA scuttles $200,000 sale of two retired state ferries to Ecuador
Washington’s nearly two-year effort to unload a pair of retired state ferries ran aground this week as officials with Washington State Ferries announced on September 5 that the agreement to sell the Elwha and Klahowya for $100,000 each to Nelson Armas who planned to tow them to Ecuador to be scrapped. This might turn out to […]
No end in sight for Washington’s battle against invasive green crabs
Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget Sound. The question now is whether the state can pinch down hard enough on the aquatic pests to prevent serious harm to native wildlife, shoreline ecosystems, and the commercial shellfish industry. Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, […]
Seeking 2024 Congressional App Challenge submissions
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Thursday, October 24, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students to create programs […]
Upcoming Elections Explained events launching at libraries
EVERETT—This week, in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries, Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell launches Elections Explained, a series of information sessions to share insights into the process of voting and administering elections ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The Elections Explained sessions will be hosted at seven public libraries across […]
UW graduate killed in Gaza protesting the Israel-Palestinian conflict
WEST BANK—Aysenur Eygi, 26, an American and graduate of the University of Washington, was killed in the Israel-occupied West Bank on Friday, September 6, while protesting the Israel-Palestine conflict. Eygi had dual citizenship with the United States and Turkey. Her family moved to the United States when she was still an infant and she grew […]
Coming Soon: More Frequent Bus Service & Seamless Light Rail Connections
Community Transit launches a major network expansion on September 14. Residents in Lynnwood and Snohomish County will have more transit options serving their local neighborhoods and connecting them to the region. The new network prioritizes more trips throughout Snohomish County, shorter waits between bus services, and seamless connections to light rail stations. It will bring […]
Man breaks into Bothell apartment, sexually assaults 11-year-old child
BOTHELL—An unidentified male broke into a Bothell apartment complex Friday morning and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old child who was asleep in their bedroom. The incident took place at the Bailey Farms Apartment Complex at 1225 183rd Street Southeast in Bothell around 2 a.m. Friday, September 6. There were no signs of forced entry, and the […]
Federal judge overturns $72 million Zunum lawsuit against Boeing
SEATTLE—U.S. District Judge James Robart tossed out a $72 million lawsuit against Boeing on Wednesday, August 14, brought forth by defunct electric-aircraft startup Zunum Aero who alleged that Boeing had “stolen its technology” and shared it with other industry partners. Zunum Aero was founded in 2013 by Dr. Ashish Kumar (CEO) and Matt Knapp (CTO) […]
DelBene announces $1.1 million for Bothell Bridge Replacement Planning
BOTHELL—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced on Wednesday, August 7, that the City of Bothell is receiving $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for the replacement of the 102nd Ave. NE bridge over SR-522 and the Sammamish River. The 102nd Ave. NE bridge plays a critical role for seniors, first responders, […]
Here’s a look at Bothell’s upcoming affordable housing unit and community space
BOTHELL—Bothell United Methodist Church is planning to build a new affordable housing complex and community space in downtown Bothell, right across the street from McMenamin’s Anderson School and Pop Keeny Stadium. The building will span around 240,000 square feet, be six stories tall, and have 200 units of housing – meaning tenants are expected to […]
