The Port has big plans for the Everett Waterfront, here’s what to expect in the coming years
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has big plans for the Everett Waterfront over the next ten years, or so, which, upon completion, will include residential housing, hotels, a restaurant row, fresh fish market, amphitheater performance venue, parking, and an entertainment district. The development project includes a new 1.5 million square foot mixed-use development located on 65 […]
Emerald City Comic Con 2024 comes to a close with a knockout celebrity guestlist
SEATTLE—Emerald City Comic Con, the region’s largest celebration of geek and pop culture, returned last weekend for its 21st year with what may be its biggest celebrity lineup since the pandemic. The convention spanned from Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3, opening each day at 10 a.m. with events lasting until passed midnight in […]
Wizards of the Coast donates scores of Dungeons & Dragons box sets to Washington State Library
OLYMPIA—Through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State, a donation of 75 Dungeons & Dragons Library Kits will ensure that every library system and institutional library in Washington can obtain a free gaming kit for patron use. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Wizards of the Coast […]
Republican woman sworn in as youngest legislator in Washington state
OLYMPIA—Lilian Hale, the stepdaughter of 19th District Representative Joel McEntire (R-Cathlamet), was sworn in March 7, the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Hale is now the youngest serving legislator in Washington state history and possibly U.S. history. Thursday also happened to be her 18th birthday. She is serving as a temporary proxy for McEntire, a […]
Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]
Lawmakers pass legislation that would prohibit octopus farming in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 4, 2024—Both the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives passed HB 1153 last month that, if signed by Governor Jay Inslee, will prevent octopus farming in Washington State. Currently Washington State does not have any octopus farms, but this bill would prohibit the creation of one. It would not impact commercial […]
American Airlines orders 85 Boeing 737 MAX jets
SEATTLE—Boeing and American Airlines announced March 4 that the carrier will further modernize its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane. American is committing to 115 of the 737-10 model, which includes a new order for 85 jets and a conversion of a previous order for 30 of the smaller […]
Applications open for the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Program
Snohomish County—Executive Dave Somers encourages Snohomish County-based businesses to apply for the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA) program, which provides export assistance and new trade opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Snohomish, Pierce, and King County. The program is operated by Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) with financial support from Snohomish County and is designed […]
Lynnwood-based Mini Einstein’s Learning Center receives $1.85 million grant
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood-based Mini Einstein’s Learning Center was the recipient of a grant by the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide a high-quality early learning space in South Snohomish County. The agency recently awarded $30.4 million in capital funds to 42 early learning facilities that serve nearly 2,500 children across 15 counties to create 2,422 new […]
Big Chicken invites community to Shaq’s Birthday Bash on March 6
MUKILTEO—All day long on Shaquille O’Neal’s birthday, Wednesday, March 6, Big Chicken is giving all guests who stop by the location in Mukilteo a FREE ice cream cone, while supplies last! “Shaquille is so loved by fans all over America and the world, and we love him at Big Chicken as our founder, mentor, and […]
