Community Transit Driver Steers to Victory at International Bus Roadeo
EVERETT—Community Transit bus driver Matt Chomjak has once again proven he’s among the best bus drivers in the world, clinching the first-place title at the 2025 International Bus Roadeo. This is Chomjak’s second time earning the award of First Place Operator. Chomjak credits his winning skills to his love of driving: “I had a customer […]
Two dead, three injured after car plunges off Edmonds ferry dock
EDMONDS—A high-speed chase ended in tragedy late Tuesday night when a Mini Cooper drove off the Edmonds ferry dock, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident began around 11:10 p.m., June 17, when WSP troopers observed a Mini Cooper traveling at 79 mph in a 60-mph […]
Toll rates on the SR 99 tunnel set to increase July 1, 2025
Beginning Tuesday, July 1, toll rates for the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle will increase by 3 percent. The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved this increase during its May 13 meeting as part of a scheduled rate adjustment plan adopted in 2018. What’s changing: Tolling helps repay the cost to build the tunnel, along […]
Rep Davis urges Lynnwood Council to consider lasting health concerns if retail cannabis is allowed
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Councilmembers continued its ongoing discussion on whether, or not, they will be allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits during its Work Session, Monday, June 16, where councilmembers heard from Representative Lauren Davis (LD-32) and community health advocates on the potential health risks of cannabis, specifically high potency THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. […]
Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO for the weekend of June 21-22
This weekend Sound Transit will suspend 1 Line service between Capitol Hill and SODO stations to accommodate repair of damaged rail in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should prepare for additional travel time and expect significant delays when traveling through the construction area. On Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, buses will replace […]
After years of deficits, Everett Community College is closing its Early Learning Center
EVERETT—The Early Learning Center at Everett Community College will be closing its doors June 30, 2025. For almost 33 years the on-campus facility has provided licensed childcare services for infants to children aged 5, and to many low-income families. Approximately 20 staff members were presented with the hard news during a May 7 meeting where […]
“Love, Equally” public exhibit celebrating marriage equality comes to Everett
EVERETT—The City of Everett becomes the first in Snohomish County, and the third in the state, to host “Love, Equally,” a public exhibit celebrating marriage equality. On display in the Everett Municipal Building, located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, from Wednesday, June 18 until September, residents can appreciate and learn more about the history and stories […]
Galaxy Theatres Monroe Brings Ant-Tastic Fun to the Community!
MONROE—Galaxy Theatres Monroe is excited to announce the arrival of an ‘ant-tastic’ art installation at the theater located at One Galaxy Way in Monroe, Washington. On Saturday, June 21, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., the theater will unveil seven giant steel ant sculptures, each one seven feet tall and hand-painted by local groups and community […]
“Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit” to open at Imagine Children’s Museum
EVERETT—This summer, visitors to Imagine Children’s Museum can play in an immersive exhibit based on Disney Jr’s Peabody Award-winning television series “Doc McStuffins,” for the first time in the Pacific Northwest. Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit opens with a special members-only preview on June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by an all-day public opening on […]
Gesa Credit Union now accepting applicants for Local Heroes Grant Program
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in Washington dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, on Monday announced its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program will be accepting grant applications through July 31, 2025. Any local organization that supports one or more of Gesa’s recognized Local Heroes groups including firefighters, healthcare workers, law enforcement, […]
