Lake Stevens honors Gailey’s legacy, maps out vacancy process, and debates returning to part-time mayor role
LAKE STEVENS—Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey received a formal send-off from fellow council members and city staff Tuesday night during what was described as his final workshop and council meeting before his resignation takes effect April 13. Gailey, who has served as mayor since 2020, announced his resignation March 24. Council Vice President Kymm Shipman […]
Here is where Mukilteo spent its nearly $6 million in ARPA funds
MUKILTEO—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Mukilteo, received funds through state […]
Everett Community College unanimously votes to close Early Learning Center
EVERETT—After over an hour of public comment backlash, the Everett Community College Board of Trustees unanimously decided to close its Early Learning Center during a court-ordered special session Thursday, June 26. To a packed room, the crowd chanted, “shame,” immediately following the Board’s vote. “This is not a cavalier decision, this is well thought out […]
