UTC fines CenturyLink $923,000 for illegal telephone disconnections during COVID-19 pandemic
LACEY, Wash., July 6, 2023—Last week, the Utilities and Transportation Commission issued an initial order fining CenturyLink Communications LLC, doing business as Lumen Technologies, $923,000 for involuntarily disconnecting or suspending nearly 1,000 telephone accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A UTC administrative law judge found that Lumen unlawfully disconnected 923 customers from service during Governor Jay […]
Evergreen State Fair announces 2023 Grandstand Concert Lineup
MONROE, Wash., July 6, 2023 – The Evergreen State Fair has announced the much-anticipated Grandstand Stage concert line-up for 2023: Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. July 14, 2023. Sign up for the e-newsletter to receive a pre-sale code. For a full list of Grandstand Events visit: EvergreenStateFair.org On Monday, August 28th at 8:30 pm […]
Washington poised to be the next Silicon Valley of the space industry, it just needs workers
KENT, Wash., July 6, 2023—Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and several Washington space industry leaders at the Washington Space Summit on Wednesday, July 5, to discuss regional economic opportunities as the United States revamps its space program to return to the moon and beyond. Washington’s space industry has doubled in the […]
Public invited to 31st annual NUBIAN Jam celebration on July 29
The community invited to this year’s 31st Annual Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee-sponsored NUBIAN Jam, to celebrate African and African American culture. It is the largest celebration of its kind in Snohomish County with over thirty partners and sponsors. Who: Nubian Jam 2023 and you and yours! When: Saturday, July 29th, 10am – 7pm Where: […]
Pickleheads is a new way to connect with Washington’s state sport pickleball
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 4, 2023—When Brandon Mackie, Pickleheads Co-Founder, was living in Los Angeles he struggled with finding a place to play pickleball. He would look up parks, one-by-one, and zoom in on a map looking for courts because the last thing he wanted to do was drive 30-minutes to a park just to find […]
Marysville police investigating July 4th fatal vehicle accident
MARYSVILLE, Wash., July 4, 2023—A 16-year-old Marysville youth is deceased as a result of a one car rollover accident that occurred just after midnight on July 4th in the 4700 block of 136th St. NE., in Marysville. Marysville officers and fire personnel arrived on-scene and located three male passengers in a ditch beside the roadway; all […]
Thousands kicked off Independence Day at the Color of Freedom parade in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., July 4, 2023—Thousands attended the Color of Freedom Fourth of July Parade in Everett that returned after a three-year hiatus. When the pandemic ended, the City of Everett announced that it will not be able to hold the annual 4th of July Parade in 2022, citing budget and staffing issues as reasons. With […]
Tragedy hits Mountlake Terrace after fire kills two, displaces six
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 4, 2023—A fire in Mountlake Terrace late Monday night claimed the lives of two women and displaced at least six residents. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls at approximately 10:20 p.m. reporting large flames visible at the Lake Village Condominiums in the 22700 block of Lakeview Drive. Fire was reported coming from […]
Supreme Court hands victory for religious freedom in 9-0 decision
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 4, 2023—In a rare unanimous decision, the United State Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on June 30, clarifying the extent employers must accommodate the religious views of their employees after abuse and misuse by a previous 1977 ruling; a victory for religious freedom. In the case of Groff v Dejoy, the Justices ruled […]
Letter-to-Editor: I highly recommend Judge Moriarty
I am writing to endorse Patrick Moriarty for Judge. Judge Pat Moriarty has all the qualities one wants in a judge – compassion, intellect, integrity, patience, and good humor. In my experience, the latter is especially important. Judges must preside over hearings where the stakes can be very high, and the emotions rise in direct […]
