December 23, 2024 3:27 pm

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Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks four new members

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EVERETT – Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality of life. Making sure all residents have the same pedestrian access is essential. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county about ADA compliance in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking […]

20-year-old Arlington man tragically killed in traffic collision

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ARLINGTON—Washington State Patrol released that Riley Maggard, 20, of Arlington, was killed in a fatal traffic collision shortly after 12 a.m., Friday (Thursday night), November 1. Maggard was travelling southbound on I-5 just north of 172nd NE / SR-531 near exit 206 when he lost control of his vehicle, swearing across multiple lanes. The vehicle […]

County Councilman Nehring to propose elimination 8% property tax increase

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EVERETT—Snohomish County Council Vice President Nate Nehring will be proposing a budget amendment to eliminate the 8% general property tax levy increase proposed in County Executive Dave Somers $3.07 billion 2025-26 biennial budget. The amendment eliminates the increase to the general property tax levy and makes corresponding cuts to expenditures in the budget. “Taxpayers in […]

Boeing and IAM announce new contract vote for Nov 4

EVERETT—With the assistance of Secretary of Labor Julie Su, the International Association of Machinist (IAM) 751 & W24 will be allowing its 33,000 members on Monday, November 4, to vote on an updated contract offer by Boeing with hopes to ending a 49-day strike that has cost billions of dollars in lost revenue. “Your Union […]

WSP’s 119th Trooper Basic Training Class graduates 30 new troopers

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OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 30 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on October 30 during the 119th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. The graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. […]

New hospice center AccentCare opens in Lynnwood with empathy and excellence at its core

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LYNNWOOD—A new hospice office by award-winning healthcare provider AccentCare opened in Lynnwood on Wednesday, October 16, offering the region a new empathetic personal care option steeped in excellence. Hospice and palliative care both provide comfort focusing on pain and symptom management during the end-of-life journey and at death. “Having a new team here in Lynnwood […]

Muslim Republican candidate brutally assaulted in politically motivated attack

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MUKILTEO—The intersection of Highway 525 and Goat Trail Road in Old Town Mukilteo, became a scene of a politically motivated attack against former Mukilteo City Councilman and current Republican candidate for the Washington State House of Representatives, 21st Legislative District, Riaz Khan. “You fucking foreigners, you come to America, you son of a bitch,” Khan […]

Inslee and First Spouse invite trick-or-treaters to the Executive Residence for Halloween

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Governor Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee invite trick-or-treaters to join them at the Executive Residence in Olympia for a basketball-themed Halloween on Thursday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Inslees are cheering for a SuperSonics Halloween. We’re sure the costumes will be a slam dunk.  Trick-or-treaters are welcome to bring […]

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