Voters approve $866 million in school bonds and levies in Special Election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County voters overwhelmingly supported ballot measures to provide funding for school districts across the Snohomish County in the February 13 Special Election. Both the Marysville Transportation Benefit District and the levy for Fire District 22 passed handsomely with 71% and 60% respectively. Voter turnout as of the count on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, […]
Daniel Tappana is new Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator for EASC
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Tappana as its new Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Coordinator. Tappana brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in economic development and business growth strategies to the EASC team. His appointment is effective March 4, 2024. “Economic […]
District Court Commissioner releases Edmonds home invaders without bail
EDMONDS—At Monday’s court hearing, the two suspects who fled a stolen vehicle and invaded an Edmonds home were released without bail by Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett. Millett was appointed by Judge Jennifer Rancourt in January 2023. Jordin Maldonado, 28, male, from Spanaway, and Tanya Hernandez, 45, from Lakewood were arrested and booked […]
The Goddard School is set to open this March in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Goddard School®, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise, is set to open its first location in Lynnwood in March 2024. The Goddard School of Lynnwood will be the second location for co-owners Kalis Sathappan and Maanu Muthu, who also own The Goddard School of Redmond. Located at 18802 55th Avenue W., this more […]
Speed ice skater from Edmonds wins Age Class Champion
Roseville, Minn.—Edmonds man Bruce Guthrie was named new Age Class National Champion in the Masters 60 to 64 age class at this year’s U.S. Long Track Speed Skating Age Class National Champions, held in Roseville, Minnesota on February 3 through February 4. The annual event, put on by the National sanctioning body for speed skating […]
2024 Student Mock Election is now open for all Washington K-12 students
OLYMPIA—K-12 students across the state can now participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Student Mock Election is a non-partisan, educational event that teaches children to be informed voters. Through the March 12 Presidential Primary, K-12 students in Washington state are welcome to participate by […]
Move to increase air traffic controllers through college programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to accelerate its training and hiring of air traffic controllers through an Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. “Hiring more air traffic controllers is a priority,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “We need more entry points for controller candidates and this enhanced college controller training […]
Two arrested, a third is a person of interest involved in Edmonds home invasion stand-off
EDMONDS—After an hour stand-off with Edmonds Police, two of three suspects involved in a possible vehicle theft who fled into the home of an innocent person, were arrested Saturday evening, and are now facing felony charges. Edmonds Police discovered a stolen vehicle during a routine vehicle check near the 8700 blk of Main Street just […]
Information Session for the Small Business Innovation Assistance Program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—An information session for the Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program is taking place this Tuesday, February 13 at Everett Community College. SBIA provides technical assistance services coupled with access to grants to help Snohomish County-based small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic as well as incentivize new, innovative ideas from start-ups […]
Alderwood Boys & Girls Club seeks help in finding two stolen vans
LYNNWOOD—The Alderwood Boys & Girls Club is seeking the public’s help in finding two of its vans that were stolen sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning, February 10. Now, the community organization whose sole purpose is to provide a safe and supportive space for youth, is left with one working van. No photos of […]