Community Block Party on March 30 to celebrate opening of the Swift Orange Line
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit is celebrating the grand opening of the Swift Orange Line on March 30 and the whole community is invited to join a family-friendly, taste-tantalizing, busloads-of-fun Block Party! Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, foodie, or just looking for a fun day out, mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! The block […]
TEDxEdmondsCollege seeks speakers on ‘Rethinking Resilience’
LYNNWOOD—Edmonds College is seeking 12 speakers for its inaugural TEDxEdmondsCollege event on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Black Box Theatre. The event’s theme will be “Rethinking Resilience,” and it will feature passionate speakers who believe in the power of collective action and community support to build resilience and inspire paradigm shifts in the conversation […]
From Vietnam vet to stockbroker and convicted felon, Lynnwood man now set on making amends
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Dennis Gibb, Vietnam veteran, former stockbroker, and convicted felon now-turned author, is set on rebuilding his life and making amends for his crimes by assisting fellow veterans to re-enter society after prison. Gibb has just released his second published novel, An Da Shelladh, the sales of which, he says, will 100% be used […]
Everett police officer among 197 FBI National Academy graduates
EVERETT—Everett Chief of Police John DeRousse congratulates Lieutenant Brett Yeadon on his recent graduation as a member of the FBI National Academy. “I am honored to have the privilege to learn and gain wisdom from the finest instructors at the FBI National Academy,” said Lt. Yeadon. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent our […]
Liias’ inclusive LGBTQ+ learning bill signed into law
OLYMPIA—Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday, March 18, by Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that tell the histories, contributions and perspectives of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. “The contributions […]
2024 American Motorcyclist Association EnduroCross schedule announced
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Cycle City Promotions announced the 2024 schedule of the AMA EnduroCross Championship, sanctioned by American Motorcyclist Association. The indoor off-road motorcycle racing series will consist of racing in five different cities. The six-round EnduroCross schedule begins the 2024 season in a new market with Colorado Springs, Colorado playing host to the first round. For […]
Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Big Band Swing Dance this weekend
EDMONDS—The Edmonds-Woodway High School Music Program is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Big Band Swing Dance on Friday, March 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds. Doors open at 6 p.m. All are welcome to stop by for an evening of great music and […]
WSU Everett: State of the University planned for March 26
EVERETT—Washington State University (WSU) President Kirk Schulz will deliver the 2024 State of the University address from 3:10–4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the WSU Everett campus in Room 109. The event will also be livestreamed. The president’s address will cover a wide range of topics, including key takeaways from the last year at WSU, national headwinds facing […]
New police academy coming to Snohomish County, cities recognize new graduates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With passage of Engrossed Senate Bill 5950 on March 7, a new regional police training academy is now funded to open in Snohomish County this year, with hopes to close the gap of police shortages across Washington state. For 13 years, according to the Washington Association of Sheriff’s & Police Chiefs (WASPC), the state […]
Bodies recovered of two men who fell into Eagle Falls on Saturday
INDEX—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed that the bodies of the two men who fell into Eagle Falls, Saturday night were recovered shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 17. The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) unit and Fire Rescue Swimmers responded to Eagle Falls around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, for reports […]
