Rise Up Academy celebrates new outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater
EVERETT—Rise Up Academy on Wednesday, May 29, unveiled its outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater, the first of its kind in Snohomish County for an Early Learning School. “We are excited about our kids having an outdoor performance space because we believe this space will stimulate their creativity and will lend support to many outdoor activities,” Dr. […]
Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge is sworn in by Chief Justice
EVERETT—The honorable Judge Whitney M Rivera, Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge, was officially sworn in Thursday, May 10, by Washington State Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez. Judge Rivera replaces Judge Anita Farris who retired from the bench on April 30. Coincidentally it was Judge Farris who first hired Judge Rivera as her law clerk 18 […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
New Link light rail connecting Bellevue and Redmond now open
BELLEVUE—Starting this morning, April 27, 2024, passengers on the Eastside of Lake Washington will be able to use Link light rail to travel quickly and safely to destinations throughout Bellevue and Redmond. The 6.6-mile initial segment of the 2 Line includes eight stations, with service every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day, seven days a […]
WA state to offer up to a $9,000 rebate for new and used EVs
OLYMPIA—The choice and benefits of driving electric vehicles (EVs) are about to become more affordable to many Washingtonians, due to a new $45 million state program state program announced by Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday, April 23, that will provide an instant rebate of up to $9,000 to eligible residents purchasing or leasing an electric […]
WSP 118th Trooper Basic Training Class graduates 47 new troopers
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 47 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on March 27 during the 118th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. Six of the 47 graduates will be assigned to Snohomish County. The graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, […]
‘Semi’ serious: Will Bird’s candidacy clip Reichert’s wings?
Campaign victories go to those who do the work to earn the win; party endorsements should be endowed by the same measure, but Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird hasn’t earned that honor through hard work and delivering results. Politics is a blood sport. It is a zero-sum game defined by clear winners and clear losers. […]
Inslee appoints Judge Rivera, from Edmonds, to Snohomish County Superior Court
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced Tuesday, April 2, that Edmonds Municipal Court Presiding Judge, Whitney M. Rivera, has been appointed to the Snohomish County Superior Court, replacing Judge Anita Ferris who is set to retire on April 30. “Whitney Rivera is a tireless, well-respected and experienced judicial officer and lawyer, and she is […]
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
County approves ballot measure to expand Port of Everett boundary
EVERETT—On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August 2024 primary ballot. Council action follows a historic first by the Port of Everett Commission, which on December 19, 2023, unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220 directing Port staff […]
