Public invited to opening of Lake Serene Fire Station in Lynnwood
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, January 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, located at 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event for fun activities including: Free bike helmets will also be available while supplies last. […]
Community Transit New Year’s bus service, everyone rides free
Snohomish County, Wash.—Community Transit will operate on Sunday schedules during the New Year’s holidays. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) or riders@commtrans.org for help before the holidays. Sunday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) Monday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): Community Transit provides […]
Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA welcomes new Executive Director
MONROE—The Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA is excited to announce its new Executive Director, Anthony Schmidt, who brings nearly 15 years of YMCA experience to Monroe, with extensive work in membership and programs. He has spent all of his Y career at the Marysville Family YMCA, with a brief stint as interim executive director in Monroe […]
Online reservations now open for Governor’s Mansion commemorative tours
OLYMPIA — Online reservations are now open for tours of the Governor’s Mansion commemorating the 115th anniversary of the Mansion’s first housewarming event. The Governor’s Mansion was completed in December 1908. In January 1909, two housewarming ceremonies were held – one for the public and one for the Legislature and state officers. In honor of […]
Letter-to-Editor: Christmas Trees from around the world
The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. Encircling evergreens in the ‘Pathway of Peace’ represent the 50 U.S. states. The world’s largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy ‘s Umbria region. Composed of about […]
Bills to modernize national weather alert system passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio Modernization Act (NWR Modernization Act) and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio alert system, both passed the U. S. Senate on December 18 unanimously and how heads to the House for vote. U.S. […]
Everett Recovery Café welcomes Larsen on tour of new facility
EVERETT—Everett Recovery Café welcomed Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Tuesday, December 19, to share firsthand experiences of substance abuse disorder by frontline employees and volunteers. “Addiction is a not a moral failing, but a disease that requires treatment and support for recovery,” Representative Larsen said. “Congress and the Administration must continue to listen to the […]
Washington airports received $190 million in federal funding for 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A total of $190,387,738 went directly to 37 Washington state airports during 2023 for projects to modernize: runways, maintenance areas, and equipment. In addition, the State of Washington received a $1,000,000 planning grant. U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of […]
Electroimpact holds annual MAC Christmas party, announces profit share
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 19, 2023—Approximately 500 employees, their families and guests, attended the annual Electroimpact MAC Christmas Party on December 9, featuring a breathtaking Christmas light display, photos with Santa, and numerous activities for kids. Perched atop its main, 4-story building, a 50-foot, 180-pound Christmas tree shines above the Mukilteo skyline. For years, Electroimpact’s annual […]
Garry Clark to depart Economic Alliance Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announced Thursday that is entering a leadership transition as Garry Clark, President and CEO, will be departing the organization to seek new opportunities. “We are grateful for Garry’s contributions and leadership during his time with us,” stated Rich White, outgoing Chair for EASC’s Board of Trustees. “Garry embodied Snohomish County’s […]
