New Economic Benefits study confirms building new hybrid ferries in-state good for Washington economy
EVERETT – A new independent study by Pennsylvania-based Martin Associates confirms the economic value of building the new Washington State Ferries hybrid fleet in-state, showing that each ferry constructed in the state would generate 1,298 jobs and $31.9 million in state and local taxes. Washington State Ferries, which operates the largest ferry system in the […]
Meadowdale HS hosts third annual Car Show May 31
LYNNWOOD—Meadowdale High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Skills USA Automotive Club will be hosting their third annual car show and spring market on Saturday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will be located in the high school‘s parking lot, 6002 168th Street Southwest in Lynnwood and include […]
Verdant Health Commission to host renaming celebration for the Langer Medical Building
EDMONDS–On June 3 at 9 AM, Verdant will host a grand reopening and celebrate the renaming of the building to the Langer Building in honor of former Verdant Commissioner Fred Langer. Commissioner Langer served Public Hospital District No.2, Snohomish County from 1998 to 2021 with honor until he passed away from a 3-year battle from […]
Marysville-based Echandia slated to begin full-fledged manufacturing by Q3 this year
MARYSVILLE—Maritime electrification company Echandia is set to begin full-fledged manufacturing in Marysville, under the Build America Buy America Act and Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) standards, by Q3 of this year. Echandia was founded by Magnus Eriksson in 2018. Erikkson had worked in the battery industry for quite some time prior, always on the search of […]
Lake Stevens City Councilman, Marcus Tageant, passes away unexpectedly
LAKE STEVENS—Lake Stevens City Councilman and U.S. Marine Corps vet Marcus Tageant passed away on Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day. He was 52. Tageant grew up in Lake Stevens and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1990. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after where he fought in the Persian Gulf […]
Port of Everett Memorial Day ceremony honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
EVERETT—Approximately 150 attended the second annual Port of Everett Memorial Day Ceremony at Pacific Rim Plaza to honor the brave men and women who died in war. The event was opened, and emceed, by Lt. Colonel Dan Mathews, Retired Air Force veteran before Robin Hilt performed the National Anthem. Chaplain Lt. Kurtis Matheny, U.S. Navy, […]
$78B Budget and New Tax Policies Headline May 29 Legislative Wrap-Up
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), will host a virtual Legislative Wrap-Up on Thursday, May 29, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The event will feature state lobbyists Diana Carlen and Catherine Holm of Gordon Thomas Honeywell, who will break down the key outcomes of the 2025 legislative session, including the recently signed $78 billion […]
Public invited to ‘A Night of Music, Art and Community Magic in Edmonds’
EDMONDS—The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation invites you to an unforgettable evening of celebration and creativity at the Celebrate the Arts Party, happening Wednesday, June 11 at the Frances Anderson Center Plaza. With art, music, food, and interactive experiences, this beloved annual kickoff event promises to dazzle and delight. Here’s what’s in store: Go VIP! Want […]
Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program
Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention. “With Sound Transit’s capital expansion […]
Parkgate: Christian group claims Seattle Parks denied venue near Pike Place, approved Cal Anderson Park
SEATTLE—What started as a peaceful rally by the Christian grassroots movement DontMessWithOurKids at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, quickly turned into hours of violent clashes testing the faith of churchgoers, and the resolve of Seattle police, counter protesters, and elected officials. Led by former Republican Representative Matt Shea who is now Lead […]
