National Park Service awards Japanese American Confinement Sites grants
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2023—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D, W-06) on June 2 announced that four Japanese American Confinement Sites grants have been awarded to organizations in the State of Washington, including one that will fund completion of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion […]
Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year
EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2023—The Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) for its $40 million Norton Terminal cleanup and redevelopment project. WPPA, a member organization representing the interests of the 75 public port districts in Washington state, presents its annual Job Creator […]
Marysville Comprehensive Plan open house on June 20
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 4, 2023—Marysville residents, business owners and other community members are invited to share their priorities, ideas and concerns as the city prepares to update its Comprehensive Plan. An open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. The Comprehensive Plan […]
Get ready for “Little Moments, Big Memories” at the 2023 Evergreen State Fair!
MONROE, Wash., June 4, 2023 – Gear up for another incredible Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, WA! The fair runs August 24-29 and August 31-September 4, 2023 (closed Wednesday, August 30). “The Evergreen State Fair is one of the most important events in Snohomish County each year. It’s an opportunity for our community to come […]
Boeing, Air Tanzania celebrate first 767 Freighter delivery to Africa
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 3, 2023—Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. The delivery also marks […]
School Principals Gone Wild: A loaded gun, cocaine, and QFC
REDMOND, Wash., June 2, 2023—Two Northshore Elementary School District principals are on administrative leave after one allegedly had a cocaine-induced psychotic episode at a Redmond QFC on Sunday, April 30, 2023. At the time of the incident Michael Griffin, principal of Sunrise Elementary, had a fully loaded Glock-19 pistol, unsecured and stuffed within his sweatshirt […]
Here are some weekend events for the family!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Below are a few upcoming family-friendly weekend events to consider. CITY OF EVERETT Create with LEGO® at the library! Build independently or join in a construction challenge. We’ll provide the LEGO®; you provide the imagination. This is a drop-in program designed for ages 5 and up. Contact us […]
Celebrate the day by treating yourself on National Donut Day
The first Friday in June is National Donut Day to honor the Salvation Army Lassies, the women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Celebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut. Below is a list of locations around the area where you can find that perfect donut on National Donut Day! Edmonds-Lynnwood […]
Larsen tours Pathfinder Manufacturing and speaks with local students
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Pathfinder Manufacturing in South Everett on Monday, May 8, to meet both CEO Dave Trader and high school students who are within its apprenticeship program. Pathfinder Manufacturing, formerly Workforce Development Center, is a certified 501(c)(3) that assembles and machine parts primarily for Boeing Commercial as well […]
Nominations now open for 2023 Governor’s GCDE Employer Awards
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Washington State Governor’s Employer Awards, to recognize excellence in recruiting, hiring and advancing employees with disabilities. Awards categories• Small, medium & large private, nonprofit and public employers (Small – 99 or fewer employees, Medium -100 – 499 employees, Large – […]
