COMMENTARY: Celebrating America’s 250th and building our future
More people choose to immigrate to the United States than any other country on Earth. Every year, more than a million people leave behind everything they know in search of the opportunity to build a life here. In a world that often tells us America is in decline, that’s worth thinking about. Spend enough time […]
Boeing and SPEEA begin contract negotiations – first full bargaining in 14 years
EVERETT—The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) and aerospace giant Boeing officially began their contract negotiation bargaining yesterday, Wednesday, July 1. This is the first full contract negotiation between Boeing and SPEEA in 14 years. Most recently, SPEEA-represented employees approved a contract extension in 2020. “We’ve already found several areas of common interest […]
Operation Guardian nets 21 arrests in Snohomish County related to exploitation and sexual abuse of children
EDMONDS — Twenty-one individuals were taken into custody in Snohomish County over the last week during a multi-agency operation dubbed “Operation Guardian,” for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting children, the Washington State Patrol announced in a news release Tuesday. Operation Guardian was spearheaded by the WSP’s Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF), a Washington […]
Snohomish County Opens First New Start Center in Edmonds Offering Bridge Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
EDMONDS—Snohomish County’s first New Start Center opened Monday offering bridge housing to help people experiencing homelessness stabilize and connect with services that support long-term housing. “Getting folks in shelter and getting them the support they need is absolutely critical, and that’s what we’re trying to do here,” Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said. “The County […]
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring elected new president of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA — Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The election was conducted by city leaders from across Washington state during the AWC Annual Conference, held June 23-26 in Spokane, Washington. “I am honored to serve as AWC president and to do my part to help Washington’s […]
AG Brown wins federal lawsuit to restore Housing First approach for Continuum of Care funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy of the District of Rhode Island ruled Monday, June 30, that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) violated federal law when it issued notices overhauling funding prioritization for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program—a key federal initiative that provides billions in funding for […]
DOJ in partnership with DHS launch crackdown on Birth Tourism schemes mere hours after SCOTUS birthright ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Justice Department on June 30 has directed all federal prosecutors across the country to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of commercial birth tourism schemes used by foreign nationals to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The Department of Homeland Security will assist to target these operations. “The benefits of United States citizenship require […]
Local Fourth of July safety tips from Lynnwood Emergency Department
As families across Snohomish County prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, the Overlake MultiCare’s Lynnwood Emergency Department is sharing important safety reminders to help prevent common holiday injuries related to fireworks, water activities, boating, backyard grilling, and alcohol use. The Fourth of July is one of the highlights of summer in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re […]
FAA Proposes New Rule to Enable Supersonic Overland Flight Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on June 30 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a pivotal step toward enabling civil supersonic flights over the continental United States after massive innovations in supersonic technology which will make it possible to safely operate supersonic aircraft without a sonic boom. When operational, next-gen supersonic planes […]
Bothell woman launches petition advocating for more efficient transportation
BOTHELL—After several years of experiencing transportation gaps in Bothell, resident Geethapriya Kumaraguru has taken matters into her own hands by launching a petition calling on local governments and transportation agencies to expand service. Kumaraguru’s petition currently has about 81 signatures and is addressed to Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson, Bothell City Council, Kenmore Mayor Nigel Eubank, […]
