Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction road closures
Link light rail service to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood begins August 30. With four new stations, 1 Line trains run every 8–10 minutes, offering you yet another choice to get where you want to go. Construction Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be paving roads near Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood Transit Center resulting in closures as early […]
State Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to throw out initiatives
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected two cases on Friday, August 9, by progressive groups—Defend Washington and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund—against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that aimed to invalidate all seven citizen-initiated initiatives of which three were passed by the legislature into law earlier this year in March, and four to be […]
DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]
Public invited to candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day
EVERETT—People throughout Snohomish County are invited to a night of remembrance, resources, and hope on Thursday, August 29. The eighth annual Snohomish County overdose awareness event, “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act,” will take place at the Snohomish County Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller in Everett. A resource fair will begin at 5 p.m., with the […]
City of Mukilteo opens applications for 2025 Lodging Tax Grant
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) has opened the application process for the next year of grant funding. The City of Mukilteo is inviting local non-profits, government agencies, destination marketing organizations, and convention and visitors’ bureaus to apply for a 2025 Lodging Tax Grant. State law limits the use of lodging tax funds. […]
SnoCo DUI and Target Zero will conduct DUI Emphasis Patrols this weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI Emphasis Patrols August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, in South Snohomish County. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Lynnwood Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Arlington Police Department, Edmonds Police Department, Marysville Police Department along with the Washington State […]
Port of Everett releases statement on outcome of expansion vote
EVERETT—Snohomish County voters overwhelmingly turned down a ballot measure to expand the existing boundary of the Port District. As of August 7, the ballot measure has only garnered 39.76% support. On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August […]
Ferry workers say poor management, low pay pushing system into crises
SEATTLE—Washington State Ferry engine room workers, backed by their union Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.), launched a public petition on Tuesday, August 6, asking Governor Jay Inslee to direct the state in providing competitive pay to retain and recruit engine room crew, which they say is paramount to restoring a safe and reliable ferry system. […]
Democratic candidates win big in State Executive races
OLYMPIA—Executive-level election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. After the third day of results, Democratic candidates are leading all but one State Executive race. Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands has […]
Trump endorsed candidates advance in Congressional races
OLYMPIA—Congressional election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Below are results in key congressional races as of Thursday, August 8, 2024. US Senate: Likely to Remain Democratic The US Senate race […]
