Nonregistered Democratic PAC with ties to DelBene pours $30,000 to salvage Johnson in Sheriff race
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 4, 2023—Washington State Public Disclosure Commission records reveal that Waterfront Strategies, a K Street Washington, D.C. political firm that manages Super PAC ads for the Democratic Party’s House Majority PAC, had $30,018.50 poured into it for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s race on Wednesday, November 1, just days before ballots are due. The […]
Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together on November 9
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 3, 2023 – Snohomish County is hosting the 18th annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference on November 9 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new ones to our region is a critical component of the work of the County’s […]
Compass Health breaks ground on Phase II of Broadway Campus Redevelopment project
EVERETT, Wash., November 3, 2023—Compass Health held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Broadway campus in Everett, Thursday, October 12, to commemorate the start of construction on Phase II of the facility’s redevelopment project—a 72,000 square-foot expansion designed to address Northwest Washington’s increasing need for behavioral health services. When the project reaches completion in Summer 2025, […]
John DeRousse, appointed as new Everett Police Chief
EVERETT, Wash., November 2, 2023—Deputy Chief John DeRousse was sworn in as the new Police Chief for the Everett Police Department during the City Council Meeting on Monday succeeding Dan Templeman who announced his retirement on September 27. “I’ve seen John’s leadership in action over the last several years and have been genuinely impressed,” said […]
Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words
Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]
Community Transit announces executive team appointments
Snohomish County, Wash., November 1, 2023—Community Transit veterans Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley will play key roles on the agency’s Executive Leadership Team following appointments announced October 3 by CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. Behee will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Cauley as Chief Planning and Development Officer. “Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley’s deep and proven […]
Letter-to-Editor: Retain Judge Miquel Duran
We write this letter to support Judge Miguel Duran as he seeks to retain his position as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Pos. 16. Judge Duran has proven himself to fairly and thoughtfully decide the matters that come before him. His years of criminal and civil practice prior to joining the bench provide the framework […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosts virtual Coffee Chat with the Port of Everett
Everett, Wash., November 1, 2023—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting a virtual event on November 7, 2023, featuring a discussion with the Port of Everett on port boundaries and potential expansion. In 2018 and 2019, the Port conducted a Strategic Plan outreach effort, which revealed community interest in expanding its boundaries to serve more […]
Community Transit public hearings and monthly board meeting, November 2
Snohomish County, Wash., October 31, 2023—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. The session will begin with two public hearings on these topics: Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting […]
Rainbow City Performing Arts appoints Damien Hall as Executive Director
SEATTLE, Wash., October 31, 2023—After twenty-five years as a volunteer-operated association, Rainbow City Performing Arts has a cause for celebration with the hiring of Damien Hall as its first Executive Director. As Riley McCormack, RCPA’s interim President of the Board of Directors, said: “Damien has been a tremendous advocate and leader in making the governing […]
