Congresswoman DelBene Secures $18 million for First District community projects
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secures nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s First Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers’ markets and community center services. The allocation of the 15 community projects Representative Delbene spanning the First Congressional District […]
Housing for homeless WA children among six affordable projects secured by Cantwell
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), on March 8, secured $6.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending package for half a dozen affordable housing projects that will provide hundreds of families and children throughout Washington state a place to live. “These projects will create new housing for the people in the State of Washington who need […]
Congressman Larsen secures over $19 million for community projects
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—A total of $19,326,729 for Second District community projects were funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending package on Friday, March 8, and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The monies will be used for fifteen projects local elected officials and community leaders identified to Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) […]
The Port has big plans for the Everett Waterfront, here’s what to expect in the coming years
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EVERETT—The Port of Everett has big plans for the Everett Waterfront over the next ten years, or so, which, upon completion, will include residential housing, hotels, a restaurant row, fresh fish market, amphitheater performance venue, parking, and an entertainment district. The development project includes a new 1.5 million square foot mixed-use development located on 65 […]
Emerald City Comic Con 2024 comes to a close with a knockout celebrity guestlist
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SEATTLE—Emerald City Comic Con, the region’s largest celebration of geek and pop culture, returned last weekend for its 21st year with what may be its biggest celebrity lineup since the pandemic. The convention spanned from Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3, opening each day at 10 a.m. with events lasting until passed midnight in […]
Wizards of the Coast donates scores of Dungeons & Dragons box sets to Washington State Library
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OLYMPIA—Through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State, a donation of 75 Dungeons & Dragons Library Kits will ensure that every library system and institutional library in Washington can obtain a free gaming kit for patron use. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Wizards of the Coast […]
Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state
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OLYMPIA—Lilian Hale, the stepdaughter of 19th District Representative Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet), was sworn in March 7, the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Hale is now the youngest serving legislator in Washington state history and possibly U.S. history. Thursday also happened to be her 18th birthday. She is serving as a temporary proxy for McEntire, a […]
Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
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LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]
Lawmakers pass legislation that would prohibit octopus farming in Washington
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OLYMPIA, Wash., March 4, 2024—Both the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives passed HB 1153 last month that, if signed by Governor Jay Inslee, will prevent octopus farming in Washington State. Currently Washington State does not have any octopus farms, but this bill would prohibit the creation of one. It would not impact commercial […]
American Airlines orders 85 Boeing 737 MAX jets
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SEATTLE—Boeing and American Airlines announced March 4 that the carrier will further modernize its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane. American is committing to 115 of the 737-10 model, which includes a new order for 85 jets and a conversion of a previous order for 30 of the smaller […]