Marysville School Board appoints Dave Burgess as new interim superintendent
MARYSVILLE—A full room of approximately 100 parents and staff cheered the Marysville School District Board of Directors’ decision to unanimously confirm Dr. David Burgess as interim superintendent and for severing ties with Superintendent Dr. Zachary Robbins, amidst the district’s ongoing financial crisis during Thursday night’s Special Board meeting. Dr. Robbins was not present at the […]
Port of Everett hosting NEW Haunted Harbor Halloween event
EVERETT—The Port of Everett is excited to announce its lineup of seasonal activations at the waterfront this fall, including its first annual Haunted Harbor event on October 25, the inaugural Yachtober Fest drink bingo taking place now through October 31 at Waterfront Place restaurants, and more. Haunted Harbor on October 25, 2024 Community members and […]
Rep Larsen to participate in two upcoming speaking events
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Stanwood-Camano Board will be hosting a candidate forum between incumbent Representative Rick Larsen (D) and his opponent Cody Hart (R). The forum, moderated by Anne Milton, will be held at the Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center located at 7400 272nd Street NW, Stanwood, 6 p.m., Wednesday, October […]
Lynnwood-based Family Peace Association believes a healthy community starts with family
LYNNWOOD—At Lynnwood-based family resource center, Family Peace Association USA, the organization believes that a family is a fundamental cornerstone piece that leads to building good citizens, secure communities, and ultimately results in sustainable peace. FPA’s mission is to enlighten humanity by uplifting spiritual consciousness through universal principles and values rooted in God-centered families. They do […]
VP Candidate Tim Walz to visit Washington
SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on Wednesday announced that Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is to visit Washington state for a private event on Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point near Bellevue. “WA Democrats are excited to welcome Governor Walz to Washington on Tuesday morning,” the State Democratic Party […]
Trial date set for WSDOT whistleblower who refused to lie about Cap-and-Trade scheme
OLYMPIA—A trial date has been set in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) whistleblower lawsuit, brought by the Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) on behalf client Scott Smith. The trial has been scheduled for August 18, 2025, in Thurston County Superior Court. The parties are proceeding with discovery, which according to the scheduling order, […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, Oct 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 3. Agenda items include these presentations: There is one action item: For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online options available. Livestream: https://bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube Join […]
Northwest Chocolate Festival returns this weekend at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center
BELLEVUE—The Northwest Chocolate Festival returns for its 16th year this weekend from Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The festival will feature the world’s top chocolate makers and dessert artisans offering presentations, workshops, panels and more. In addition, guests can expect to taste products from over 150 global […]
Seattle Center named official fan celebration for FIFA World Cup
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Tuesday, October 1, that the city will be hosting the official Seattle Fan Celebration for the FIFA World Cup 26 at the Seattle Center. The Fan Celebration is expected to serve as a destination for the, estimated, 750,000 visitors who […]
‘We’re never gonna let these bastards try to control us!’
NORTH BERGEN, N.J.—Nearly 50,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) union headed to the picket lines Tuesday, October 1, effectively freezing the flow of goods from 36 ports along the coasts from Maine to Texas. “We are now demanding $5 an hour increase in wages for each of the six years of a […]
