Public invited to community discussion about fentanyl with author Sam Quinones
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LAKE STEVENS, Wash., September 23, 2023—The Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition is pleased to welcome author Sam Quinones to Snohomish County later this month for a free community discussion about responding to the fentanyl crisis and improving public safety. Quinones will deliver a presentation based on his research for two award-winning books, […]
Op-Ed: Students have gone numb to drugs and gun violence
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The passing of students this year, through drugs and shootings, are met with anger and sorrow, but one thing is becoming evident, no one is shocked by the violence anymore. The thought of 12-year-olds getting addicted to nicotine and potentially damaging their lungs should be both foreign and repulsive; yet it’s happening to middle and […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation elects eight new board members
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The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation board is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new members from Snohomish and Island counties. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sno-Isle Libraries. Guided by a board of directors, it helps extend the library district’s reach by supporting library programs, services and events, funding demonstration libraries in communities with […]
Youth Violence: Let’s Talk about Safety event on September 27
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 23, 2023—The community is invited to join local experts, youth, and family members in an open dialogue to discuss the recent acts of youth violence in the South County area. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 27, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Sno-Isle Lynnwood Library located at 19200 44th Avenue […]
Washington Rail Systems to Receive $76.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades Thanks to Cantwell-Championed Program
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WASHINGTON, DC, September 21, 2023—The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration announced two investments in Washington state’s rail system infrastructure on September 20 that will improve efficiency of a major agricultural corridor in Eastern Washington and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tacoma. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received $72.8 million to design and construct upgrades […]
Snohomish County Celebrates 10 years of restoration progress in Port Susan
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 20, 2023 – Over the last 10 years, multiple agencies have worked together towards maintaining and restoring Port Susan. This area offers important habitat for endangered species and is a refuge of biodiversity. A new website: Ten Years of Progress: Port Susan’s Conservation Action Plan, celebrates recovery efforts and highlights key […]
India may be changing its name to Bharat, a move to Hindu Nationalism
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NEW DELHI, India, September 20, 2023—Speculation surrounding the country of India officially changing its name to Bharat is surfacing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat behind a nameplate that read “Bharat” instead of “India” earlier this month at the G20 Summit in Delhi. According to the Associate Press dinner invitations sent out by the Modi […]
Providence Everett Nurses to hold Town Hall to discuss possible strike
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As nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett continue to sound the alarm about the impacts of short-staffing at their hospital, community members are invited to a public Nurses Town Hall at the Everett Labor Temple at 5:00 pm on September 21 to hear directly from frontline caregivers about these ongoing problems—and the solutions nurses […]
Mukilteo-based Electroimpact seeking part-time and full-time interns
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MUKILTEO, Wash., September 20, 2023—Aerospace and automation manufacturer Electroimpact is now accepting full-time and part-time engineering interns at its Mukilteo location. If accepted, interns work closely alongside experienced engineers, actively contributing to both the design and assembly of the company’s cutting-edge equipment. Electroimpact internships serve a dual purpose: they offer exceptional learning opportunities while serving […]
F-35 stealth fighter jet disappears for over 24 hours
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CHARLESTON, S.C., September 18, 2023—An $80 million F-35 fighter jet went missing in northeast of North Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday early evening after its pilot ejected from the cockpit in response to a “mishap,” Joint Base Charleston said. The pilot was transferred to a local medical center in stable condition. A second pilot who had […]