RISNW and Lynnwood Food Bank distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals
EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank and the Everett Police Department Thursday, November 20, to distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals to refugee and immigrant families. The distribution took place in the parking lot of Everett Community College/Washington State University Everett by ticket only. Meal tickets were sent out to […]
VOAWW Connect to launch Jan 2 to enhance local resource navigation
EVERETT—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced the launch of VOAWW Connect, a new locally operated resource navigation service dedicated to residents of Snohomish and Skagit counties, that is set to begin operations on January 2, 2026. The initiative builds on nearly two decades of community support previously provided under the North Sound 211 banner. […]
Port of Everett unveils new illuminated Orca Art on the Mukilteo Waterfront
MUKILTEO—The Port of Everett has unveiled a new illuminated orca sculpture at its Mukilteo waterfront parklet next to Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing, transforming the site into a stunning new backdrop just in time for holiday photos. Positioned at the center of the parklet with stunning views of the Salish Sea, measuring approximately 12 feet tall, the […]
WA Rep succeeds in rebuke of fellow House Democrat in a stand against election subversion
WASHINGTON, D.C. [JERRY CORNFIELD]—Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand a Democratic colleague. “I got my ass handed to me yesterday in debate, but I am profoundly encouraged to have been a small part of the long work of affirming that in America, we choose […]
Washington state’s new pickleball license plate just launched
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year. “We’re thrilled to see our efforts become reality,” said Kate Van Gent, vice president of the nonprofit Seattle […]
Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday bus schedule
Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) Buses will operate on regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 28. Check bus schedules at communitytransit.org/schedules, or use Plan My Trip. Plan ahead by visiting communitytransit.org/holiday for all Community Transit holiday schedules. Community Transit provides bus […]
John Braun commentary: Clarity on climate policy cost comes too late for our state
I have spoken many times about the importance of giving people a second chance to get on a better path. It usually comes up when the topic is our state’s management of juvenile offenders. I never had a reason to consider whether that should also extend to billionaires. Then in late October, Bill Gates — […]
Stephanson affirms priority of ST3 Spine completion
EVERETT—Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), joined leaders from across Western Washington on Thursday for the “Build the Damn Trains!” rally outside Union Station. The event highlighted growing regional concern over delays and rising costs associated with Sound Transit 3 (ST3), the voter-approved light rail expansion package. The gathering took […]
Thousands of Starbucks baristas strike over stalled labor contract negotiations, but company still going strong
SEATTLE—More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers, representing 65 stores in over 40 different cities, are striking across the country as of Thursday, November 13, to protest what they’re calling “stalled contract negotiations” with the Seattle-based coffee giant. The union’s demands are for a fair union contract with improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections, […]
WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests
[The Center Square]—The state Forest Practices Board has narrowly approved a controversial water buffer rule that has drawn criticism from forestry and farming advocates, as well as local counties that say their economies will be negatively impacted. In its 7-5 vote at its Wednesday meeting, the FPB approved the new buffer that expands riparian shade protections […]
