Public invited to comment on Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan draft

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to provide feedback on the draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) during a public comment period running June 1-30. This is the final public input opportunity for the CwCRP. The draft plan serves as a roadmap to help Snohomish County prepare for, respond to, and […]
ORCA Releases Limited-Time Promotional 3-Day Pass: Tap Into Seattle Summer

SEATTLE—On June 1, ORCA is launching a new promotional pass, the 3-Day Puget Pass, allowing riders to save money on transit across the Puget Sound region throughout the summer. This promotional Regional Day Pass is available through August 31, 2026. The 3-Day Puget Pass is a multi-day pass which allows adult fare riders to travel around the region for an $18.00 flat rate, or $6.00 for ORCA LIFT and RRFP […]
Ferguson Signs New EO for Menopause Workplace Accommodations in Washington

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday, June 1, directing Washington state agencies to strengthen workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and perimenopause, framing the move as a practical step to retain experienced workers and reduce economic losses tied to a natural life stage that affects millions. “We are losing women in […]
New Lynnwood Crisis Facility Opens, Born From 2021 Jail Suicide

LYNNWOOD — The City of Lynnwood and Sea Mar Community Health Centers cut the ribbon Monday, June 1, on a new Crisis Care Center, a short-term behavioral health facility designed as an alternative to emergency rooms and jails for people in mental health or substance use crises. Situated next to the Community Justice Center, the […]
How Will FIFA Impact Local Business & Tourism? Join the Conversation June 9!

The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Seattle region—and the economic impact will extend far beyond the stadium. Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for From Fans to Foot Traffic: FIFA’s Impact on Tourism and Local Business, part of our Coffee Chats series presented by Welcome Magazine and the Port of Everett, on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. via […]
Wolfpack Pull out Last Second, 26-23 Victory over the Lightning

BEND, Ore. [Adam Pelletier] — Deshon Williams scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown with 13 seconds left, and Oregon’s game-tying field-goal attempt clanked off the right upright as time expired, giving the Washington Wolfpack a 26-23 victory over the Oregon Lightning on Saturday night. The Wolfpack (3-4) improved to .500 in the AF1 standings with […]
FAA approves Boeing 737 MAX Production increase to 47 aircraft monthly creating hundreds of new Everett Factory jobs

LYNNWOOD — Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced Wednesday, May 27, that the company has passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s capstone review, clearing the way to raise monthly 737 MAX production from 42 to 47 aircraft—a move requiring hundreds of new jobs for the Boeing Everett factory. “All of our key performance indicators have been very […]
How 17,700 voices guided ST Board on $34.5B funding gap to deliver a new ST3 Plan

SEATTLE — Sound Transit has released a comprehensive summary of public feedback gathered through its Enterprise Initiative, a document that directly influenced Board of Directors on its Sound Transit 3 (ST3) system plan vote on Thursday and will be used to forge an affordable path forward for the agency’s long-term finances. The Engagement Summary Report […]
20 state employees recognized for saving Washington more than $1M

OLYMPIA—The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously, Thursday, May 28, to approve recognition of three teams of Washington state employees and two individual state workers for their suggestions to reduce costs, saving over $1.09 million in taxpayer money. In total, 20 employees across three […]
Bookmark Design Challenge Winners Revealed for America’s 250th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced on Friday, May 29, the winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th, a nationwide opportunity for students in grades K–8 to create original artwork reflecting what America means to them. Selected from submissions across the United States, […]