Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Mukilteo School District to serve FREE summer meals for children
Mukilteo School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children where meals will be available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the following open locations: Location Dates Meal times Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center 9001 Airport Road Everett, WA 98204 […]
79th anniversary of D-Day: The largest seaborne invasion in history
Codename Operation Neptune, Tuesday, June 6, 1944, commenced the largest known seaborne invasion in world history that took place at the beaches of Normandy to liberate Nazi-occupied France in World War II — D-Day. The seaborne operation followed a 1,200-plane airborne assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, that ended on August 30, 1944, and involved the countries […]
Lynnwood Police “Cops and Kids” brings the community together
Lynnwood, June 6, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department organized its highly anticipated annual event, “Cops and Kids” that took place on June 3 at Alderwood Plaza. Celebrating its tenth year, this event aimed to further strengthen the connections between police officers and the local community. Under the bright sunshine, numerous police equipment and vehicles were proudly […]
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities
MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains. With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]
Kayak Point Park day-use area to be closed to the public starting July 5
STANWOOD, Wash., June 5, 2023—The day-use area at Kayak Point Regional Park will be closed to the public starting July 5, 2023, for the Kayak Point Park Day-Use Improvement Project. Construction for Phase 1 of the approximately $20 million renovation project is scheduled to take place through at least December 31, 2023, and will provide […]
Senator Mark Mullet enters race for WA state Governor
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 5, 2023—State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) announced his candidacy for Washington State Governor last Thursday, June 1. Mullet is now the fifth Democratic candidate running for the position. Governor Jay Inslee announced in May that he would not be seeking a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him […]
National Park Service awards Japanese American Confinement Sites grants
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2023—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D, W-06) on June 2 announced that four Japanese American Confinement Sites grants have been awarded to organizations in the State of Washington, including one that will fund completion of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion […]
Meadowdale revs up for its first Community Car Show and Spring Market
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Jun 4, 2023—Meadowdale High School’s first ever annual community car show and spring vendor market shifted into gear on Saturday, June 3, with live music, food trucks, vendors, and a multitude of jaw-dropping cars showcased throughout the campus parking lot. What began as a student-led idea for a “small” car show accelerated into […]
Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year
EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2023—The Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) for its $40 million Norton Terminal cleanup and redevelopment project. WPPA, a member organization representing the interests of the 75 public port districts in Washington state, presents its annual Job Creator […]
