Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%
OLYMPIA —Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]
Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program
All area children aged 18 and younger are invited to join the Snohomish School District at its Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Any area child is encouraged to participate and enjoy a healthy breakfast and/or lunch. Kids’ Café will be held Mondays […]
Lynnwood Police seeks public help in attempted child abduction
LYNNWOOD—On April 14th at about 4:30 p.m. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd ST SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction. After interviewing involved parties, officers determined three juvenile males were riding their bikes on the public trail behind the golf course. They were approached by an unknown male who suddenly […]
EvCC Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice
EVERETT—Everett Community College has named Sonel Shropshire as its new associate vice president of equity and social justice. A nationally recognized expert in inclusive leadership and higher education strategy, Shropshire brings nearly 25 years of experience driving transformative equity initiatives across the country. Shropshire’s career includes leadership roles at institutions such as UCLA, Loyola Marymount […]
Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun
The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]
Bothell man wins $2M Lottery Prize from ticket bought at Mr. Kleen of Lynnwood
OLYMPIA—For one Bothell man, this year’s April Fools’ Day was a memorable one, and not because of the reason you expect. In late March, S.M.W. visited the 76 gas station, also known as Mr. Kleen, located at 19611 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood to buy a few lottery tickets, but he saw one of the […]
Bahamian Prime Minister congratulates first Bahamian to travel into space
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—The Right Honorable Philip E. Davis (PLP), Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, extended congratulatory remarks to Bahamian aerospace space engineer and entrepreneur, Aisha Bowe who became the first Bahamian to travel into space today, April 14, 2025, on Blue Origin’s New Shepard program. The New Shepard is Blue Origin’s fully […]
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings partners with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” video series
Snohomish County—Jeopardy! host and Edmonds native Ken Jennings is joining forces with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” — a seven-part video series exploring how public transit is rooted in our communities and has emerged as a powerful catalyst for cultural and economic growth. Jennings, Jeopardy’s record-breaking champion and host, walks us through the […]
Lynnwood Link extension named most outstanding construction project of 2024
The Associated General Contractors of America at its annual convention in Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend, named the Lynnwood Link Extension L300 the most outstanding construction project of 2024 in its prestigious Baldwin Group Build America Awards, considered the “Oscars of the Construction Industry.” The project’s general contractor, Skanska, received the coveted award and also won […]
Support 7 pays tribute to the family of Jayda Woods-Johnson at 4th annual reception
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 350 attended the 4th Annual Reception & Auction on Sunday hosted by Support 7, a nonprofit that assists public safety agencies to effectively care for victims in real-time during events of trauma. The themes of “Community” and “Hope” for 2025 were ever so present when Executive Director Shannon Sessions and Lynnwood Police Chief Cole […]
