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79th anniversary of D-Day: The largest seaborne invasion in history

D-Day

Codename Operation Neptune, Tuesday, June 6, 1944, commenced the largest known seaborne invasion in world history that took place at the beaches of Normandy to liberate Nazi-occupied France in World War II — D-Day. The seaborne operation followed a 1,200-plane airborne assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, that ended on August 30, 1944, and involved the countries […]

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities

Reptile Zoo

MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains.  With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]

Kayak Point Park day-use area to be closed to the public starting July 5

Kayak Point Park

STANWOOD, Wash., June 5, 2023—The day-use area at Kayak Point Regional Park will be closed to the public starting July 5, 2023, for the Kayak Point Park Day-Use Improvement Project. Construction for Phase 1 of the approximately $20 million renovation project is scheduled to take place through at least December 31, 2023, and will provide […]

Senator Mark Mullet enters race for WA state Governor

mark Mullet

OLYMPIA, Wash., June 5, 2023—State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) announced his candidacy for Washington State Governor last Thursday, June 1. Mullet is now the fifth Democratic candidate running for the position. Governor Jay Inslee announced in May that he would not be seeking a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him […]

National Park Service awards Japanese American Confinement Sites grants

Japanese American Confinement Sites

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2023—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D, W-06) on June 2 announced that four Japanese American Confinement Sites grants have been awarded to organizations in the State of Washington, including one that will fund completion of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion […]

Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year

Port Everett Job Creator

EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2023—The Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) for its $40 million Norton Terminal cleanup and redevelopment project. WPPA, a member organization representing the interests of the 75 public port districts in Washington state, presents its annual Job Creator […]

Get ready for “Little Moments, Big Memories” at the 2023 Evergreen State Fair!

evergreen state fair

MONROE, Wash., June 4, 2023 – Gear up for another incredible Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, WA! The fair runs August 24-29 and August 31-September 4, 2023 (closed Wednesday, August 30). “The Evergreen State Fair is one of the most important events in Snohomish County each year. It’s an opportunity for our community to come […]

Boeing, Air Tanzania celebrate first 767 Freighter delivery to Africa

Air Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 3, 2023—Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. The delivery also marks […]

School Principals Gone Wild: A loaded gun, cocaine, and QFC

Cocaine principals

REDMOND, Wash., June 2, 2023—Two Northshore Elementary School District principals are on administrative leave after one allegedly had a cocaine-induced psychotic episode at a Redmond QFC on Sunday, April 30, 2023. At the time of the incident Michael Griffin, principal of Sunrise Elementary, had a fully loaded Glock-19 pistol, unsecured and stuffed within his sweatshirt […]

Here are some weekend events for the family!

weekend events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Below are a few upcoming family-friendly weekend events to consider. CITY OF EVERETT Create with LEGO® at the library! Build independently or join in a construction challenge. We’ll provide the LEGO®; you provide the imagination. This is a drop-in program designed for ages 5 and up. Contact us […]

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