Washington named among states with the largest homeless communities
A new study has revealed the states with the largest homeless communities, with Vermont taking the top spot, Washington is sixth. Online casino review site Lucky Gambler analyzed data from the Office of Policy Development and Research to find the number of homeless people in each state in 2023. This figure was weighed against the […]
Northshore educator named Washington State’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
OLYMPIA—Northshore School District’s Kim Broomer of Ruby Bridges Elementary was announced the Washington State 2025 Teacher of the Year in Olympia on Saturday, September 28. She was one of eight finalists across the state considered for the prestigious award. Geancarla “Carla” Shanks Morales of Orcas Island Elementary within the Orcas Island School District was awarded […]
Larsen and DelBene join the picket line with Boeing Machinists in Everett
EVERETT—Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined striking Boeing IAM 751 workers on the picket lines outside of Boeing’s Everett factory on Friday, September 27, to hear their concerns and to show support to union members’ efforts to negotiate a fair contract with Boeing. “They are very dedicated to each other, they are […]
DuBois Levias Law Group expands services with new office in Edmonds
EDMONDS—DuBois Levias Law Group, a women-led, boutique family law firm, has opened an office in Edmonds, Washington. DuBois Levias Law Group was founded in 1995 by Amanda DuBois and serves families in King County and Snohomish Counties. The Edmonds office is the firm’s third location. It’s a full circle moment for founder Amanda DuBois. She and […]
Hundreds attend VOAWW’s fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America of Western Washington held its fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraising event at the Lynnwood Event Center Friday, September 27, with the goal of raising the $185,000 to support ongoing operations. With approximately 400 attendees, Friday’s event was VOA’s largest ever in 120 years of operation. The organization took in $156,775 from […]
Marysville to hold first ever Sabor Latino Dance this Saturday
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville is partnering up with the Keep Dreams Alive Foundation and the Mayor’s Diversity Committee to bring together its first ever Sabor Latino Dance at the Marysville Opera House this Saturday, September 28. “Marysville has more than 10,000 residents of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and at least 7 percent of our residents […]
Tribal leaders urge No on 2117
EVERETT—Tribal leaders, fish habitat and salmon recovery experts, and members of the No on 2117 campaign announce that a majority of federally-recognized Tribal Nations in Washington state oppose Initiative 2117, that if passed by voters this November, would prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” which would gut Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Spencer […]
Oboni: A micro-museum raising climate change awareness across America
In an era where climate change poses one of the greatest challenges to our planet, initiatives like Oboni are crucial in fostering awareness and action. Originating in Washington, Oboni is a unique micro-museum that is traveling across the country, focusing on regions most in need of climate education. From September 6-17, visitors to the Lynnwood […]
EADC encourages participation in new Aerospace Supplier Survey
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a targeted survey to assess the current state of the aerospace supply chain amid ongoing labor discussions affecting the supply chain. This initiative aims to collect key insights from businesses across the aerospace ecosystem to better understand operational challenges and inform strategic support programs. The confidential survey focuses […]
The Grand Kyiv Ballet returns with Don Quixote
ARLINGTON—Ukrainian-based ballet company Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to Snohomish County on Friday, October 11, with their groundbreaking performance of Ludwig Minkus’ Don Quixote, based on Miguel Cervantes’ classic 1605 novel of the same name. The ballet will be held at Arlington’s Byrnes Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m., marking the ballet company’s second Snohomish […]
