Sound Transit Board approves realignment plan, Everett Link impacted
SEATTLE, Wash., August 5, 2021 – Today at its Special Business Meeting, the Sound Transit Board adopted to a new realignment plan to address a current $6.5 billion affordability gap down from $7.9 billion earlier this year. The adopted realignment plan will guide the delivery dates for ST2 and ST3 projects not yet in construction. […]
Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO union president, dies at 72
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is grieving at the sudden loss of its president, Richard Louis Trumka. Trumka served as secretary-treasurer the AFL-CIO prior to being elected its president on September 16, 2009. Prior to devoting his service to the ALF-CIO, Trumka was the president of the United Mine […]
Verdant offers free teen and adult classes in August
The Verdant Health Commission is excited to announce that starting in August and September 2021, they will offer health and wellness classes in new formats – virtual, in person, and hybrid. Classes will include cooking demos, nutrition education, and more, and they will be offered in different formats to make sure attendees feel safe and […]
Community Transit board meeting and public hearing, August 5
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will be at 3 p.m, Thursday, August 5. A public hearing will be held on the 2021-2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP). The regular meeting will take place as a virtual meeting due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions. Meeting materials, information on how to […]
$4.8M in mental health grants allocated to law enforcement agencies
LACEY, Wash., July 12, 2021 – Fourteen Washington law enforcement agencies will receive grants to expand and/or implement mental health field response capabilities for 68 communities across the state. The funds were awarded by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) as a part of an existing program approved and funded by the […]
Community Justice Center on hold, 26 minutes, and an eleventh-hour letter
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 4, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council voted, at its business meeting Monday, to postpone the vote to award the construction contract of the new $64 million Community Justice Center to FORMA Construction Company until September 13. The Council hopes that postponing the vote will allow more time to further investigate the Lynnwood […]
Fatal collision, 1 dead the other with life-threatening injuries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 3, 2021 – Around 1:40 a.m. today, Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) responded to a fatal collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians near the 16900 block of 13th Ave. W. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the victims, two 20-year-old males with life-threatening injuries. One victim […]
What we know about the assassination of Haiti’s president
Haiti’s president was assassinated in his home at the beginning of July. Since then, more questions than answers have surfaced. As the investigation into the plot to kill President Moïse continues, here is what is known so far. The Assassination Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home on July 7, 2021. Moïse’s wife, […]
Arrest made in Felony Hate Crime
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 2, 2021 – Arrest of a 47 year-old man wanted in connection to a Felony Hate Crime and theft that occurred Friday in Everett. The Snohomish County Violent Offenders Task Force (VOTF) apprehended the suspect at a park in Seattle. Suspect will be charged with Felony Hate Crime, Felony Eluding, and […]
Lynnwood Signarama Grand Opening Aug 4
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 2, 2021 – Lynnwood Signarama invites you their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, August 4th at 1:30 p.m. at 4210 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. As they start their new business, they will be honored to have you present to celebrate this experience! Lynnwood Signarama is currently working with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, who will […]
