Everett Mayor assures ‘absolutely no reduction’ in paratransit service in Community Transit merger talks
EVERETT—Mayor Cassie Franklin shared with roughly 100 residents on Tuesday who packed the Banquet Room of the Walter Hall Golf Course for a public open house to learn more about the process and potential impacts on the potential acquisition of Everett Transit by Community Transit, that there will be “absolutely no reduction in paratransit service.” […]
Ferry construction begins in Florida on WA’s new hybrid-electric vessels
OLYMPIA [Tom Banse] — Top brass from Washington State Ferries gathered Wednesday at a shipyard in Panama City, Florida, for a maritime ceremony that has been all too rare lately for the agency. They celebrated the cutting of the first steel for a new boat, the first of three new hybrid-electric ferries. The state ferry […]
5th Annual Mariner Fest Draws Hundreds as Sno-Isle Libraries Advances New Community Campus
MARINER — Mariner High School in South Everett pulsed with energy at the fifth annual Mariner Fest, a lively community celebration that drew hundreds of families to honor connection, culture and opportunity. From face painting and job training to educational entertainment, the event shined a light on the vibrant heart of this often-overlooked South Everett […]
WA delegation jets off to UK airshow, hoping new deals will take flight
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—As the state wrestles with a cash-squeezed budget, Washington’s Department of Commerce is deploying staff and a state lawmaker to one of the world’s biggest air shows in hopes it will deliver rewards for the local aerospace industry. A 55-person delegation of aerospace suppliers, business leaders and workforce development officials will attend the Farnborough International […]
Boeing Launches New $1 Billion 737 MAX North Line in Everett to Expand Production Capacity
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday officially launched its new $1 billion North Line at the company’s Everett manufacturing plant, marking a significant expansion of its 737 MAX production capacity as the aerospace manufacturer works to meet sustained global demand and reduce an order backlog of more than 4,300 aircrafts. “We have three priorities in BCA, and one […]
SCOTUS agrees to hear SB-5599 that exempts shelters from notifying parents about gender care runaways
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court agreed Monday, June 29, to hear a constitutional challenge to Washington state law Senate Bill 5599 (SB-5599), that allows licensed youth shelters and host homes to notify state child welfare authorities instead of parents when runaway minors seek gender-affirming care or reproductive health services. “Big case. Our team at […]
Lynnwood Chamber Annual Meeting 2026: New Events Map Launches for FIFA World Cup and Record Membership Growth
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting May 20 at Fogo de Chão in Alderwood, featuring a review of the organization’s 2025 accomplishments and remarks from Washington Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). Chamber CEO Frank Percival opened the evening with several announcements, including the upcoming launch of the Lynnwood Events and Experiences […]
‘We Can and Will Find Opportunities’: Somers Charts Optimistic Path for Snohomish County
MUKILTEO—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Tuesday that the county stands ready for a sustainable and successful future, even as rapid growth, budget constraints and the scars of natural disasters test its foundations. Speaking at the annual County Update before 200 attendees at Boeing’s Future of Flight, Somers shared his initiatives for 2026 and urged […]
Complete Guide to Pride Month 2026: All Washington LGBTQ+ Parades, Festivals and Gatherings
June is Pride Month, but did you know that Washington’s LGB community traces its presence back more than a century in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle hosted its first documented drag performance in 1898, and by the 1930s the city had established venues such as the Casino Pool Hall and the Double Header, both in Pioneer […]
COMMENTRY: See How Snohomish County Legislators REALLY Voted in 2026
We at Future 42 are proud to release our 2026 Snohomish County Legislative Scorecard, an abbreviated version from the state scorecard focused on the votes cast by Snohomish County legislators this session in Olympia. Here, we shine a light on how our state senators and representatives stood on 12 key bills and amendments during the […]
