Marysville Family YMCA and Kendall Auto partner for water safety
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Auto, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its first-ever 3rd Grade Splash program. This valuable initiative aims to provide essential water safety skills and swimming lessons to 3rd graders in the Marysville School District. The program kicked off in May, thanks to a generous $20,000 […]
Port Of Everett welcomes new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port priorities across all business lines and […]
Multiagency operation results in seizure high-powered firearms and drugs
SEATTLE—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) with other law enforcement agencies, conducted an arrest operation that led to the seizure of multiple high-powered firearms and methamphetamine. On June 19, detectives from SRDTF conducted an arrest operation and executed a search warrant in the 5500 block of S. 129th Street in Seattle. They were assisted by […]
I-2066 passes 328,000 signatures, super signing blitz scheduled this weekend
OLYMPIA—Supporters of I-2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans have scheduled one last series of super signer events to help them crush their goal of 405,000 signatures by July 5. With over 328,000 signatures returned as of June 26, supporters are optimistic they’ll get the remaining signatures they want […]
Suspect identified and charges forwarded in I-5 fatal stabbing
KING COUNTY—At approximately 2:40 p.m., June 26, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a domestic violence incident NB I-5 around S 375th in Federal Way. Further 9-1-1 callers reported that there appeared to be several injuries to individuals in and around a black BMW partially in the right ditch. There were […]
FREE Sail-in Cinema outdoor movies return to Port of Everett
EVERETT—The Port of Everett and presenting sponsor PND Engineers are excited to announce the 9th Annual Sail-in Cinema at Waterfront Place. The one-of-a-kind, free outdoor movie series takes place every Friday night from July 26 thru Aug. 30, offering a selection of films and fun at Boxcar Park. Watch your pick of six movies on a 40-foot inflatable screen. […]
WA State Democrats back Ferguson for Governor, establish 2024 platform
BELLEVUE—The Washington State Democrat party held its 2024 Convention at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Convention Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, where it established its platform, nominated candidates, held workshops and training for delegates, and featured several prominent speakers within the party. The convention kicked off Friday with a welcome reception featuring Chair Shasti […]
Marysville mayor elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected secretary of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Nehring took office following the annual AWC Business Meeting held on June 20, 2024, during the AWC Annual Conference. “It has been an honor to represent the City of Marysville and neighboring cities on the AWC board, and I’m grateful […]
Rival Democrats spar over fundraising maneuvers in governor race
In their race for governor, Mark Mullet thinks it’s fishy how frontrunner and fellow Democrat Bob Ferguson is going about raising money for the state Democratic party. Mullet, a state senator, is convinced something’s amiss with a six-figure “donation” that Ferguson, who is currently attorney general, made to the party in April. He’s contested, thus […]
Public transit operating schedules for July 4
All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. For help planning a trip, visit communitytransit.org/PlanMyTrip or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) prior to the holiday. Fireworks Prohibited on Community Transit Properties and Buses As Independence […]
