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 […]
Strike! More than 30,000 Boeing workers now head to picket lines
EVERETT—With a vote of 94.6%, the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 and W24 union members rejected the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement with Boeing on Thursday night and agreed to strike with a vote of 96%. A minimum two-thirds vote is required to authorize the strike. The strike begins at 12:01 a.m., Friday, September 13. […]
Exclusive interview with Wil Johnson, SnoCo’s newest DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive’s Office officially announced that Wil Johnson will be taking over the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer on Tuesday, September 10, leading the county’s Office of Social Justice. “We are so grateful to welcome Wil to our team. His experience in building strong relationships, educating diverse audiences, and […]
Upward, onward, forward, together, Lynnwood Link is now open
LYNNWOOD— “Don’t you just love it when a plan actually comes together,” United States Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) rhetorically stated with enthusiasm for the opening of the Lynnwood Link extension. “This has been a long time coming but it has so worth the wait!” Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Transit Center on Friday morning to […]
Harm reduction, recovery, and reform take center stage in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Though drug addiction affects millions from all walks of life, the recovery process can feel like an isolated, silent struggle for many individuals. At the 8th Annual Snohomish County Overdose Awareness Day, the goal was to shine a light on state resources, community organizations, and other helping hands that can ease the process of recovery […]
Lynnwood’s new Link light rail system, a sneak peek before Friday’s open
LYNNWOOD—In just 48 hours Sound Transit is going to make history by bringing Lynnwood Link light rail across county lines uniting both King and Snohomish counties with reliable, cost-efficient public transit. The 8.5-mile extension adds two stations in Shoreline, a station in Mountlake Terrace, and a station in the Lynnwood City Center—just a part of […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
DelBene delivers $960,000 for Chinook Marsh Restoration Project
MARYSVILLE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County government with a $960,000 ceremonial check that will support habitat restoration efforts in Chinook Marsh. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The project will restore 430 acres of tidal habitat and nearby drinking water lines. It will strengthen flood protection, restore recreational trails, and support the […]
Snohomish County among winners of Governor’s 2024 Smart Communities Awards
OLYMPIA—Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS), a Snohomish County Public Works restoration project led by Oscar Fuentes, was one of 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards announced by the Washington State Department of Commerce on August 12. Earlier this year, the Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site project was named a […]
Everett and Mukilteo levies failing, voters strike down Port Expansion
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Statewide election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Overall, only 25% of the 517,543 ballots mailed have been returned and counted in Snohomish County as of August 6. Below are […]
