Washington Office of the Secretary of State honored with National Clearinghouse Awards
OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) was recognized for excellence in election administration with national Clearinghouse Awards in two categories. Also known as the “Clearies,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents the awards program annually to celebrate the hard work of election offices across the country. Now in its ninth […]
New free food pantry at Mukilteo Family YMCA
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Family YMCA, in partnership with its Branch Advisory Board, has launched a new free food pantry to address rising food insecurity in the community. Located on the west side of the YMCA parking lot, the pantry is accessible at all times and operates on a simple principle: take what you need, donate what […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce backs stadium project
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has issued a formal statement of support for the proposed Everett Multi-Purpose Stadium Project, citing the potential to drive economic growth, attract new business investment, and elevate the city’s visibility as a regional destination for sports and entertainment. The Board voted unanimously to back the project, […]
Pope Francis dead at 88 years old
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I […]
Lynnwood Times encourages legislators to pass fair funding for news outlets bill by Liias
The Lynnwood Times celebrated its sixth year on April 3 and is now one of the leading news outlets in the region with millions of monthly online visits and an in-print circulation of thousands. We have been awarded 25 awards by the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association at its annual journalism conventions for stories such as: In […]
AG Brown, along with DOJ and 17 other states prevail in antitrust case against Google
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed today, April 17, in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing open-web digital advertising markets. According to the Court, Google “harmed Google’s publishing customers, […]
Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%
OLYMPIA —Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]
Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program
All area children aged 18 and younger are invited to join the Snohomish School District at its Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Any area child is encouraged to participate and enjoy a healthy breakfast and/or lunch. Kids’ Café will be held Mondays […]
EvCC Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice
EVERETT—Everett Community College has named Sonel Shropshire as its new associate vice president of equity and social justice. A nationally recognized expert in inclusive leadership and higher education strategy, Shropshire brings nearly 25 years of experience driving transformative equity initiatives across the country. Shropshire’s career includes leadership roles at institutions such as UCLA, Loyola Marymount […]
Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun
The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]
