October 6, 2024 12:22 pm

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Interactive map now available showcasing CCA projects at risk if I-2117 passes

Clean Prosperous Institute

SEATTLE—The Clean & Prosperous Institute, a fiscally sponsored project of the Washington Business Alliance Fund set on reducing greenhouse emissions in Washington, launched a risk of repeal map intended to showcase how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds are used for community-based projects statewide and what’s at risk if the funds from the act are removed […]

Striking workers can apply for health insurance under recent legislation

striking workers health

OLYMPIA—After International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 and W24 union members on September 12 voted overwhelmingly against its Collective Bargaining Agreement with Boeing and to strike, Senator Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) is reminding striking workers of their eligibility for health and dental insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. “Striking workers and their family members need to know […]

Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide in Arlington on Sunday

Granite Falls

ARLINGTON—A 42-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries from a fatal shooting incident in Arlington on Sunday, September 15. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 15, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1900 block of 200th Street NE for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 42-year-old woman, with gunshot […]

New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety

Granite Falls roundabout

GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]

Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally

pandemic student proficiency

More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]

WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal

EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]

Meet local author Nova García at Mukilteo Sno-Isle Library

Nova García

Sno-Isle Libraries is inviting the public to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with local author Nova García and the release of her new book Not That Kind of Call Girl. Nova García was born in Laredo, Texas and takes great pride in her Mexican-American heritage. Her works aims to dispel Latine stereotypes and recognize women for the […]

BREAKING: Trump safe after second assassination attempt, suspect detained

trump assassination

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Martin County Sheriff’s Office has detained Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of North Carolina, in relation to a second assassination attempt on Republican Presidential nominee and 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, that occurred, Sunday, September 15, around 2 p.m. EST at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, […]

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