Snohomish County schools recognized for exemplary performance by state
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OLYMPIA— For the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, 571 public schools in 178 school districts across Washington state have earned recognition for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement. Of those, 104 public schools earned recognition for both school years. Recognized schools will receive a banner to display in their buildings. The […]
Superior Court candidate plans to be the bridge between the judiciary and the people
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—When Mary Anderson, candidate for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, was a young girl two bail bondsmen broke into her home indicating that they saw someone who they were looking for run in. Her mother, being of Mexican descent and struggling with English at the time, was pushed to the ground and Anderson was […]
ORCA Card now available in Google Wallet; pay for transit with phone and Wear OS devices
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SEATTLE—ORCA is excited to announce the ability to save and access ORCA transit cards in Google Wallet from Android and Wear OS devices. Starting on June 24, customers across the Puget Sound region can add an ORCA card to Google Wallet for convenient transit payments. Now ORCA customers with Android and Wear OS devices can […]
Call for artists to populate art gallery in Monroe
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MONROE—The Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 Veterans Art Council (VAC) is hosting a Call for Artists to populate its art gallery located at 125 E. Main St. #101 in the heart of downtown Monroe. Intended as a vibrant addition to Monroe’s downtown landscape, the partially grant-funded gallery serves as Post Headquarters, a community hub, […]
State candidate to file suit over petition arrest in Edmonds
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EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures on the playfield of Frances Anderson Center on Friday, June 14, is now seeking legal representation to sue the Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds Police Department, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, for, what he considers, an infringement on his First […]
Arlington Municipal Airport to install state’s largest general aviation solar array
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ARLINGTON—The Arlington Municipal Airport has recently partnered with Veregy, to install state-of-the-art solar arrays to significantly offset the airport’s annual electric consumption, providing savings against rising utility costs by generating nearly 145,000 kWh of renewable energy annually. Starting Monday, July 8, 2024, the investment in sustainable energy that costs roughly at $668,000, will feature a […]
Congressman Larsen cancels Everett campaign kick-off amid security concerns
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EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) cancels his Everett campaign kick-off event tonight, Monday, June 24, at Scuttlebutt Brewing Taproom amid security concerns of pro-Palestine demonstrators. “In the last week, pro-Palestine demonstrators have disrupted community events I held throughout the district,” Rep. Larsen released in a statement on Monday. “I expect the same to occur tonight in Everett. […]
Dozens of women gained hands-on training at Future Women in EMS & Fire workshop
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EVERETT—More than 30 Snohomish County women spent the weekend climbing ladders, handling hoses, forcing doors and learning the basics of emergency medical care during the Future Women in EMS and Fire workshop that was held at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett on June 22 and 23. More than 70 women applied for […]
Is Secretary Hobbs using lawfare to abolish the 30-Day residency requirement?
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OLYMPIA—Dale Whitaker, the GOP-endorsed candidate for Washington Secretary of State, will attend a crucial hearing on June 25 at 10 a.m. in Olympia to defend the 30-day residency requirement for voter eligibility outlined in the state constitution. Whitaker is vocal about his opposition to the recent legal case, Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans v. […]
Dispersed campfires banned on state lands in southeast Washington
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OLYMPIA—Starting 12:01 a.m., Friday, June 21, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) banned dispersed campfires on lands it manages throughout its Southeast Region of Washington state as hot, dry summer weather is likely to increase wildfire danger in the area. Multiple wildfires are already actively burning in the region, DNR reports. Fire dangers are prevalent […]