Second District transit agencies awarded $22 Million in bus grants
EVERETT, Wash., June 26, 2023—Today, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $22,171,265 in grant funding to three Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low-no emission buses, build sustainable bus infrastructure and invest in green jobs. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner and greener bus service to Northwest Washington,” said Larsen, the lead Democrat […]
WA to receive $1.2 Billion for Broadband Infrastructure thanks to Cantwell and Murray
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2023—Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the State of Washington will receive $1,227,742,066 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help expand broadband access to areas that […]
String of dog killings sparks investigation by Sultan-based animal shelter
YAKIMA, Wash., June 22, 2023—Pasado’s Safe Haven, a Sultan-based animal sanctuary and rescue organization, is teaming up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to offer a $10,000 award for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a string of dog killings in the Yakima Valley area. Since March of 2023, […]
OP-ED: Please support Rosamaria Graziani, your Hometown Hero, in the Hyundai Hometown Heroes Contest!
You might not know about the amazing woman who lives right in your hometown, my good friend Rosamaria Graziani, but I’m hoping that I can help her earn your vote in the Hyundai Hometown Heroes contest being run by King 5. Rosamaria is a professional Spanish-English translator who started Academia Latina so that she could […]
Obituary for John Wesley Burbank, he was 96 years old
John Wesley Burbank, Lynnwood, Washington, entered eternal rest May 13, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. John was born in Tonasket, Washington, on August 29, 1926. He married Linda Mitchell, September 11, 1982, on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Years later a convalidation ceremony was performed at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic […]
VOAWW celebrates opening of regional food distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., June 25, 2023—Community leaders gathered to celebrate Perdue Farms presenting a donation to Volunteers of America of Western Washington (VOAWW) for its new Food Distribution Center in Arlington on Friday, June 23. The 79,000-square-foot facility, located in the Raine Building, serves as Snohomish County’s distribution center for its 19 food banks. In 2022, […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Massive turnout launching Lynnwood Council Vice President’s 2023 campaign kickoff
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 24, 2023—To an impressive turnout of just over 100 supporters at her home, Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby kicked off her 2023 re-election campaign themed “Building Community,” with a message of growth, public safety, mental health, and environment. “In a world full of spectators, let’s be players,” Councilwoman Dr. Altamirano-Crosby […]
Kamiak High School Color Guard and Chess teams celebrate successful year
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 24, 2023—Kamiak High School’s Color Guard ended with a bang in April, remaining undefeated champions all season within the Class A division. The team participated in three Pacific Performing Arts Association (PPA) Circuit competitions and hosted a Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA) Circuit competition in the 2023 season, ending with a […]
Three burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 23, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security involved in a multiagency operation arrested three male suspects for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes of Asian American families. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 22, detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Lynnwood […]
