Public Facilities District seeking three Board of Directors members
EVERETT— Become part of the future revitalization of business, financial and commercial districts in Snohomish County by joining the Snohomish County Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The PFD explores possible acquisition, construction, operation, and financing of one or more regional centers that promote economic development. Projects supported with formalized funding by Snohomish County […]
Snohomish County shares proactive strategy to maintain bridge network
EVERETT– To proactively maintain a bridge network of more than 200 bridges, it helps to have good documentation. Snohomish County Public Works relies on its annual bridge report to track the condition of every county-maintained bridge and prioritize future repairs and replacements. The 2024 Annual Bridge Report is now available online. “The annual bridge report […]
Jack-in-the-Bot becomes first Mill Creek high school robotics team to secure World Champ title
MILL CREEK—Jack-in-the-Bot, Henry M Jackson High School’s robotics team, made Washington proud last month by becoming the first Mill Creek team ever to secure a World Championship title with their robot ‘Spectre.’ Henry M Jackson High School, located at 1508 136th St SE, Mill Creek, is part of the Everett Public Schools. The FIRST Robotics […]
WA still leads nation in retail theft but Organized Task Force here to stay, for now
On Tuesday, May 20, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the State’s $78 billion budget with a slew of cuts to account for the $16 billion shortfall. In that budget, however, funding is still planned to continue supporting Organized Retail Theft fighting efforts. The budget utilizes a $1 million proviso that will continue to support the […]
Borrow a life jacket for free at Martha Lake and Lake Ballinger
LYNNWOOD—Life jacket loaner stations open on Friday, May 23, at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park. These self-serve stations are stocked with life jackets for children and adults to use for free during park visits. “The aim is to increase life jacket use, raise awareness about water safety and prevent drowning,” explained […]
Elite cyclists set to return for Everett Performance Omnium
EVERETT—The Everett Performance Omnium, a premier multi-day criterium omnium, is set to return to the streets of Everett, Washington, bringing together the region’s strongest racers—and inviting national-level athletes to join the action. Taking place on July 12th & 13th, 2025, this high-stakes competition will showcase elite speed, technical skill, and strategic racing in a spectator-friendly […]
Snohomish County 911 moves into new state-of-the-art facility
EVERETT—Snohomish County 911 (SNO911) is proud to announce the successful transition of its operations into a brand-new, purpose-built facility—marking a major milestone in public safety for Snohomish County. This $67.5 million project has been three years in the making and now stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and community investment. The newly renovated facility, […]
City of Lynnwood to host small business workshop with marketing focus
On June 10th from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lynnwood Library, the City will hold a Small Business Marketing Studio with leading business development coaches from Business Impact NW, Ventures Non-Profit, and the Small Business Development Center. Businesses and Entrepreneurs will learn how to customize their marketing strategy to fit their goals and values. They will also […]
Ferguson signs $77.8 billion budget with largest tax hike in WA state history at $9.4 billion
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a $16 billion dollar budget shortfall over the next four years would require spending cuts and, as a last resort, higher taxes. On Tuesday, the first-term Democrat appeared satisfied with lawmakers’ work to close the financial gap, signing a two-year state budget and a tax package to produce […]
Voices of the Soul International Spanish Poetry Festival, May 31 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The WAGRO Foundation proudly announces the first International Spanish Poetry Festival: Voces del Alma (Voices of the Soul), a dynamic celebration of Latin American literature, music, and art to be held on Wednesday, May 31st, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Lynnwood Library. This FREE, all-ages event will spotlight the voices of […]
