September 28, 2024 8:22 am

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Lynnwood’s The Lash & Wax boutique is not just a wax, it’s an experience, owners say

Lynnwood wax lash

LYNNWOOD—The Lash & Wax Boutique is Lynnwood’s latest addition to beautification salons in its up-and-coming Alderwood business development center. Lynnwood The Lash & Wax Boutique is a minority-owned business located below the Alexan Apartments at 2927 Alderwood Mall Blvd, that specializes in eye lash extension, waxing, lash lifts, brow lamination, skin care, micro blading, among […]

Don’t forget to catch the Perseids meteor shower tonight

Perseids meteor shower

The Perseids meteor shower, often hailed as the best annual meteor shower for casual stargazers, is set to dazzle the night skies with a spectacular show this year; up to 100 Perseids meteors will streak skies with color and lights across the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event is best between 11 p.m., Sunday, August 11, […]

Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction road closures

Link light rail service to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood begins August 30. With four new stations, 1 Line trains run every 8–10 minutes, offering you yet another choice to get where you want to go. Construction Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be paving roads near Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood Transit Center resulting in closures as early […]

State Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to throw out initiatives

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OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected two cases on Friday, August 9, by progressive groups—Defend Washington and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund—against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that aimed to invalidate all seven citizen-initiated initiatives of which three were passed by the legislature into law earlier this year in March, and four to be […]

DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities

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OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]

School consolidations on table in wake of Marysville SD financial woes

Marysville School District

MARYSVILLE—On Behalf of the Board, Acting President for the Marysville School District, Connor Krebbs in a press release, is urging “families, staff, and community members to come together to support students” in wake of Washington State Auditor’s recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “For far too long, Washington State has overburdened school […]

DelBene announces $1.1 million for Bothell Bridge Replacement Planning

Bothell Bridge

BOTHELL—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced on Wednesday, August 7, that the City of Bothell is receiving $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for the replacement of the 102nd Ave. NE bridge over SR-522 and the Sammamish River. The 102nd Ave. NE bridge plays a critical role for seniors, first responders, […]

DelBene delivers $1.5 million for Arlington roadway projects

Arlington projects

ARLINGTON—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered two ceremonial checks on Thursday, August 8, totaling $1,500,000 to the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe for roadway improvement projects on SR-531 and SR-530. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. $1 million will go towards the new 12-foot-wide multi-use trail along SR-531 from 67th Ave to […]

Public invited to candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day 

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EVERETT—People throughout Snohomish County are invited to a night of remembrance, resources, and hope on Thursday, August 29.  The eighth annual Snohomish County overdose awareness event, “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act,” will take place at the Snohomish County Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller in Everett. A resource fair will begin at 5 p.m., with the […]

City of Mukilteo opens applications for 2025 Lodging Tax Grant

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MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) has opened the application process for the next year of grant funding. The City of Mukilteo is inviting local non-profits, government agencies, destination marketing organizations, and convention and visitors’ bureaus to apply for a 2025 Lodging Tax Grant. State law limits the use of lodging tax funds. […]

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