Washington Wolfpack and arena football returns to Angel of the Winds Arena in March 2025
EVERETT—The Washington Wolfpack Arena Football Team is thrilled to announce its return to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett for the start of its highly anticipated second season in March 2025—starting a 14-week regular season mid-month. Competing in the Arena Football 1 (AF1) League, the Washington Wolfpack promises to bring fast-paced, high-scoring, family-friendly football […]
The 39th US President, Jimmy Carter, passes away at the age of 100
ATLANTA—Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, December 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history. President Carter is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and […]
Publisher of Everett Daily Herald says goodbye, named new CEO of Wick Communications
EVERETT—Senior Vice President & Group Publisher at Carpenter Media Group (formerly Black Press), and publisher of the Everett Daily Herald, Josh O’Connor, has been named CEO of Wick Communications—an Arizona-based family-owned media company that operates community news publications and digital advertising agencies across 10 Western states, from Alaska to Minnesota. O’Connor will join Wick in […]
Public hearing on Jan 2 for proposed rate increase at Cascade Natural Gas
LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding a public comment hearing 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, to discuss Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s proposed rate increase for 2025-2026. Join by Zoom (recommended) or by phone 253-215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 878 4441 6465# and Passcode: 153091#. You can also submit […]
Sound Transit expands GoodMaps wayfinding tool for riders
SEATTLE—Building on a successful pilot launched earlier this year, Sound Transit is extending the use of the GoodMaps app to five additional 1 Line stations, effective December 18. The GoodMaps app, which uses light detection and ranging (LiDAR) mapping technology to create highly accurate 3D maps of large public spaces’ interiors, will be added to […]
Lake Stevens parents of special needs child calling upon law makers for more support
LAKE STEVENS—After Jessica Morrow, a Lake Stevens mother to a special needs child, had to stay at home to be full-time caretakers, she and 5,000 parents statewide, are now banding together to ask law makers for more support. One of Morrow’s two children, Jayden (15), has multiple special needs with his two main diagnoses being […]
SBA approves disaster assistance for Washingtonians impacted by bomb-cyclone
OLYMPIA—The Small Business Administration (SBA) late Monday, December 23, approved Governor Jay Inslee’s request for a disaster declaration following the Bomb Cyclone that occurred November 17-25. The SBA declaration makes low-interest federal loans available to Washington businesses and residents affected by the storm in Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish and Yakima counties. “I appreciate […]
Bothell recycler faces $3.4 million penalty for operating without certificate
LACEY—The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission filed a complaint against DTG Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a DTG Recycling or DTG) for violating state law by engaging in business as a solid waste collection company without the required certificate between Jan. 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023. DTG, a Bothell-based company founded in 1999, is the largest recycler […]
East County Deputies investigating Christmas morning shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR—Around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Christmas shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Croft Ave in Gold Bar. The suspect, a 58-year-old male, shot a 48-year-old male during a verbal argument and then fled the scene on foot. The 48-year-old victim was transported to Providence […]
Verdant awards $140,000 to support Nourishing Network program
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has been awarded a $140,000 grant from Verdant Health Commission to support its efforts in addressing food insecurity for children and families within South Snohomish County. This funding will bolster the Foundation’s Nourishing Network program, which provides critical meal services during weekends, summers, and major holidays to struggling children […]
