Community Transit forecasts 30% service increase in six-year transit plan
Snohomish County, Wash. – Due to a stronger-than-expected local economy, Community Transit forecasts a 30% increase in transit service over the next six years. The Community Transit Draft 2021-2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) calls for expanding the Swift bus rapid transit network, connecting commuter bus routes to light rail in 2021 and 2024, and increasing […]
Lynnwood government facilities transition to in-person services
LYNNWOOD Wash., July 1, 2021 – Throughout the next several months, Lynnwood government facilities will transition back to in-person services with slightly modified hours. Beginning on Tuesday, July 6, the Lynnwood Police Front Desk and the Municipal Court will re-open. On July 12, Lynnwood City Hall and Development & Business Services will re-open. The Lynnwood […]
Evergreen State Fair hosts Food Drive and Food Vendors July 10
MONROE, Wash., July 1, 2021– The Evergreen State Fair is hosting its annual Fair Food Drive early this year on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. in the west parking lot at the Evergreen Fair Park in Monroe. Having the food drive early instead of on opening day of Fair, which has been a […]
Snohomish County: When coyotes attack
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 1, 2021 – As it is the time of year when coyotes begin to explore further from their dens in Snohomish County, community members are experiencing an increase in coyote sightings. Now, when a cat goes missing, it is hard not to imagine worst-case scenarios wherein a house pet might have encountered […]
Horoscope for the month of July
“The Answer Always Lies in the Stars!” If the end of June brought many kinds of frustrations and delays for you and others, then you’ll be pleased to know that Mercury – previously retrograde – now turns direct in early July. So what better time is there for you now seeking a new direction – […]
Foundation for ESD Scholarship Spotlight: Delina Abraha
LYNNWOOD Wash., June 30, 2021 – On the 17th of this month, Foundation for Edmonds School District, a Lynnwood-based non-profit organization, announced this year’s scholarship recipients. Despite the unique challenges of this past school year, more than 60 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students who will be pursuing post-secondary education next fall. The total dollar […]
Transit returning to full capacity
SEATTLE, Wash., June 30, 2021 – Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region are returning to full capacity and opening all seats starting in July. Governor Inslee is dropping state social distancing restrictions for transit as part of his decision to reopen the state. […]
Verdant approves $2.5M in community health grants
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – June 28, 2021 – During the Verdant Health Commission’s recent funding cycle, the Board of Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in health grants. These funds will be put directly into South Snohomish County to address community health and well-being needs. The grants listed below will support 14 different multi-year projects or […]
“Music in the Museum” on Saturday, July 17, 2021
Cascadia Art Museum is resuming their well-loved classical chamber music concert series, Music in the Museum on Saturday July 17th at 5 PM and repeated at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited to enable social distancing. General admission is $18 ($12 for museum members), which includes complementary admission to the museum exhibits. Tickets are available on-line […]
United Airlines orders 200 more Boeing 737 MAX jets
SEATTLE Wash. June 29, 2021 – Boeing and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The […]
