Snohomish County launches study to improve walking and biking connections near Lynnwood
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County Public Works has launched a planning study to explore ways to improve walking, bicycling, rolling, and other active transportation connections along the Interurban Trail corridor near Lynnwood. The study focuses on the section of the trail near Maple Rd, where Interstate 5 creates a significant barrier for people walking, biking, and who use wheelchairs between […]
Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber Outlines Over $1 Billion in Waterfront Investments in latest Annual Report
EVERETT— Speaking before local business leaders, elected officials and community members during the Port of Everett’s annual Port Report, CEO Lisa Lefeber described an organization balancing significant economic headwinds with what she characterized as one of the busiest periods of investment in the port’s history. Monday’s event was hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County […]
Gov McMaster Appoints Darline Graham to Fill the Late Lindsey Graham’s US Senate Seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster on Monday, July 13, announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. Ms. Graham will be the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate. Darline Graham, a native of Central, S.C., […]
Don’t Miss Nubian Jam 2026: A Celebration of Black Culture
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee will host the 33rd Annual Nubian Jam, a free community festival celebrating African and Black American culture, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd. The daylong event, themed “Where Culture, Music & Community Come Alive in […]
Gary Payton to Host 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic, Register Today
MILL CREEK — NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton will serve as the featured host of the 15th Annual Rise Up Academy Celebrity Golf Classic on July 20 at Mill Creek Country Club. In only two weeks, Rise Up Academy will welcome hundreds of golfers, business leaders, celebrities, and community champions to one of the […]
Dr Rebekah Tabah Percival appointed to serve as new ArtsWA Executive Director
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson announced, on July 7, the appointment of Dr. Rebekah Tabah Percival as executive director of the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA). She started her new position that week. ArtsWA promotes and documents the public value of the arts. Its mission is to be a catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of […]
Take the Road Safety Survey Before September to Help Make Snohomish County Roads Safer
EVERETT—No one gets behind the wheel expecting to be in a crash, and certainly not one that results in serious injuries or tragic loss of life. But these serious crashes happen hundreds of times each year on roadways across Snohomish County, despite traffic laws, education and enforcement campaigns, increased vehicle safety requirements and roadway construction […]
Minnesota pulls away in second half to beat Washington 56-42
DULUTH, Minn. [JUSTIN MARK] — The Minnesota Monsters used a dominant second-half defense to defeat the Washington Wolfpack 56-42 on Saturday at Amsoil Arena. Minnesota led 29-20 at halftime but scored the first 21 points of the third quarter and limited Washington to 20 points after intermission. The Monsters improved to 7-4, while the Wolfpack […]
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies From ‘Suddenly Illness’ Following Ukraine Trip
WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), the senior senator from his state, died on July 11, 2026, at age 71 from a “brief and sudden illness.” His office issued a statement stating that his family appreciated prayers and requested privacy during this difficult time. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and […]
Boeing Launches New $1 Billion 737 MAX North Line in Everett to Expand Production Capacity
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday officially launched its new $1 billion North Line at the company’s Everett manufacturing plant, marking a significant expansion of its 737 MAX production capacity as the aerospace manufacturer works to meet sustained global demand and reduce an order backlog of more than 4,300 aircrafts. “We have three priorities in BCA, and one […]
