Four state legislators headline EASC’s Legislative Kickoff, Dec 10
EVERETT—Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for its 2025 Legislative Kickoff, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that support the success of Snohomish County’s economy. As the largest business advocacy organization in the region, EASC represents the diverse needs of our local industries in Olympia. Presented […]
Peace of Mind Brewing & Coffee Opens New Coffeehouse in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Peace of Mind Brewing & Coffee marked the grand opening of its expanded coffee shop on November 10, transforming the family-owned brewery’s taproom into a daytime venue for the local community. “We built this place with our community in mind,” Brandon Molina, the brewery’s owner said. “Turning our brewery into a daytime coffeehouse felt like […]
Snohomish County’s Giant Menorah Lighting celebration for December 21
LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Snohaimish Chabad of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 14th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value of […]
Time is running out to get up to $7,500 in AT&T’s $177 Million data breach settlement
NEW YORK—AT&T, one of the nation’s largest telecommunications providers, finalized a $177 million settlement in March 2025 to address two major data breaches that compromised the personal information of nearly 109 million current and former customers. With the claim filing deadline set for December 18, 2025—just weeks away—the window to claim a settlement for as […]
Everett to host U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team watch party as they take on Uruguay
EVERETT—The City of Everett, United Soccer League (USL), Snohomish County Sports Commission and Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a free, all-ages watch party as the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (USMNT) faces Uruguay. The event takes place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at The Flying Pig (1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett). Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with kickoff […]
Mayor Cassie Franklin named winner in 2025 National Ideas Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C.—NewDEAL Forum announced Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is one of six winners in the 2025 National Ideas Challenge, a nationwide competition among the forward-thinking state and local policymakers from NewDEAL, with submissions focused on policies to build strong, healthy communities. The winners of the 2025 Ideas Challenge are featured in GOVERNING. Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is recognized for […]
Washington Saves, a new state-facilitated retirement program for all workers starting 2027
OLYMPIA—Washington Saves, starting in 2027, is a state-facilitated automatic Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to bridge the retirement savings gap for workers in Washington who lack access to employer-sponsored plans. The program was created from Senate Bill 6069, passed by the Washington State Legislature in March 2024 and signed into law by Governor Jay […]
In Loving Memory of Our Friend and Supporter, Coach Lenny Wilkens
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our friend, mentor, and longtime supporter, Coach Lenny Wilkens, who passed away Sunday at the age of 88. Lenny Wilkens was one of basketball’s greatest figures. A nine-time All-Star and Hall of Famer both as a player and a coach, he guided the Seattle SuperSonics […]
Lynnwood honors U.S. military veterans at Veteran’s Park
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood, in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars of America Post 1040 (VFW1040), hosted a Veteran’s Day ceremony at Veteran’s Park Tuesday, November 11, honoring, and thanking, all of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event was led by VFW1040 Commander, and U.S. Navy Veteran, John Beam who […]
SCOUT Program: How embedded social workers and law enforcement are tackling homelessness
Homelessness affects every community, from large urban metros to small rural towns and everything in between. Many factors can lead to individuals living on the streets, including but not limited to mental health challenges and substance abuse. What we’ve learned over years of working on this issue is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to […]
