Mukilteo to hold public hearing on amendments to fire and building codes
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, the Mukilteo City Council will hold a public hearing on amending its building and fire codes and approving legislative priorities from its annual retreat. The meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings at www.mukilteowa.gov, Facebook Live and is […]
Washington State Energy Workgroup to host Washington State Energy Symposium
LACEY—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, as part of the Washington State Energy Workgroup, will be hosting The Washington State Energy Symposium on Thursday, February 22, through Saturday, February 24, at the Lacey Campus of South Puget Sound Community College (4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA.) The event will run daily from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Trump fined $355 million and barred from conducting business in New York, Judge rules
NEW YORK CITY—Donald J Trump, his sons, business associates, and company was fined $355 million and barred from conducting business in New York for three years judge rules on Friday, February 16, in a civil business trial that spanned from October of 2023, through January of 2024. The ruling also restricts the 45th President of […]
WSP seeking prosecution of seven additional suspects in I-5 shutdown
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has referred charges for seven additional individuals (3 Males and 4 Females) who played roles in the protest and purposeful blocking of I-5 in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of January 6, 2024, leading to the freeway shutdown. This brings the total number of individuals with referred charges so far […]
Public invited to open houses for several new park projects
EVERETT—Snohomish County Parks & Recreation is developing concept plans for future projects at Martha Lake Airport Park, Martha Lake Park and Flowing Lake Park; and will hold an open house for all three projects to be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Chinook Room at the Northwest Stream Center located at 600 […]
Snohomish County on its way to becoming the ‘Quantum Valley’ of the West
BOTHELL—Maryland-based quantum computing company IonQ celebrated the grand opening of its new 105,000 square foot building in Bothell on Thursday, February 15. This is the very first known dedicated quantum computing manufacturing facility in the United States and the latest, and greatest, next chapter for Snohomish County innovation and industry. The new facility will house […]
Secretary of the Navy visits Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with leaders and executives from Vigor Shipyard while at Naval Station Everett on Tuesday, February 13. He then held an All Hands’ Call for Sailors the next day on the base where he shared his priorities and listened to service personnel. “I welcome Secretary of the Navy […]
Call for artists for new Casino Road area utility box art project
EVERETT—The City of Everett is introducing a new community art initiative to enhance the appearance of public works utility box cabinets through the application of art-printed vinyl. They recently launched a call for artists, seeking local artists to submit an application to be considered for these new opportunities. The first project will focus on the […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Launches Community Reading Program
Snohomish and Island counties—Sno-Isle Libraries is launching its inaugural community reading program, Sno-Isle Reads Together. Connect with your community as we read the same book. The selected title for the first Sno-Isle Reads Together is “Hollow Kingdom,” by Seattle author Kira Jane Buxton. “Hollow Kingdom” is a quirky, humorous, and heroic tale following a crow […]
Mill Creek Family YMCA launches new Miracle League Basketball Program
MILL CREEK—Miracle League Basketball, a new adaptive sports program for athletes with diverse abilities, kicks off its inaugural season at the Mill Creek Family YMCA on Sunday, February 25. This program joins other YMCA of Snohomish County Miracle League programs, including baseball and bowling, providing another opportunity for athletes with diverse abilities to experience the […]
