Road Closures will allow Bridge Replacement Projects to finish in single season, county says

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — After schools’ release for summer break, Snohomish County bridge replacement projects and pending road closures will take place in north and south county. The replacement of Swamp Creek Bridge 503 near Brier and Jordan Creek Bridge 214 near Granite Falls will be completed in one construction season from June through October. Swamp […]

Larsen introduces the PROTECT Act to combat drug trafficking within tribes

WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), joined by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT.), U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced a bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act which aims to combat drug trafficking within tribal communities. If passed the PROTECT Act would expand Special Tribal Criminal […]

Niko Battle, Everett City Council candidate, believes he can be the champion South Everett needs

EVERETT—Niko Battle, who is running for Everett City Council Position 4, believes he is one who has a deep understanding of government, politics, and what it takes to make positive change happen. “I’ve talked to so many people in the district who feel that we’ve been neglected, feel as though our community hasn’t been heard […]

EASC hosts virtual panel on Export Resources and Global Market Access  

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Coffee Chats panel discussion titled Global Trade & Exporting, on Tuesday, June 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The event will explore how businesses can navigate today’s evolving trade environment, including global market shifts, regulatory changes, and supply chain challenges. Panelists from key trade […]

Former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers launches Leadership Institute

Former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has launched the Cathy McMorris Rodgers Leadership Institute, a non-profit foundation whose mission will be to inspire a rebirth of freedom and faith in America’s future leaders. “The genius of America has always been the creativity and hard work of freedom loving Americans. As Representative, I witnessed every day the […]

Cascadia Art Museum commemorates Juneteenth with Free Admission and special exhibitions honoring Black Artists of the Northwest

EDMONDS—In honor of Juneteenth, Cascadia Art Museum is proud to offer free admission to all visitors on Thursday, June 19, inviting the public to engage with the rich, diverse cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest through the lens of historic and underrepresented Black artists. As part of this important day of reflection and celebration, visitors […]

IAM District 751 opens new Machinists Institute & Union Hall in Everett

EVERETT—IAM District 751 celebrated the grand opening of its new 23,000-sqaure-foot Machinists Institute & Union Hall on Friday, June 6, located at 8729 Airport Road in Everett—just across the street from Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center and Boeing Everett Factory. The new institute is expected to train up to 700 new machinists per year. Designed by […]

Beloved Snohomish County legend, Marilyn Quincy, passes away at 81

EVERETT—Marilyn Quincy, founder of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and Snohomish County legend, passed away on June 4. She was 81. “Your selfless service and extraordinary contributions have left a profound and lasting impact on our community. You helped shape a brighter, more hopeful future for generations to come. Though your passing leaves a […]

League of Women Voters elects new officers and honors ‘Legends’

SNOHOMISH COUNTY–The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) met on May 31 at Everett Station to elect new officers and honor member accomplishments.  Outgoing President Cathy Liu Scott passed the gavel to incoming President Adrienne Fraley and welcomed Brenda Mann Harrison as President Elect. Michelle (Micke) Fellows was elected as First Vice President, […]

Providence and Health Department to host gun safety webinar

Providence Hospital, Be Smart, and the Snohomish County Health Department will be hosting a free gun safety webinar on Tuesday, June 10, to educate the public on proper gun use, storage, and safety. The one-hour webinar will be held remotely from 7 to 8 p.m. and feature speakers Peter Maier, Epidemiologist, Carlie Deatherage, Health Communities […]