Rainbow City Performing Arts appoints Damien Hall as Executive Director
SEATTLE, Wash., October 31, 2023—After twenty-five years as a volunteer-operated association, Rainbow City Performing Arts has a cause for celebration with the hiring of Damien Hall as its first Executive Director. As Riley McCormack, RCPA’s interim President of the Board of Directors, said: “Damien has been a tremendous advocate and leader in making the governing […]
Biden issues executive order on AI safety and security
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 31, 2023—President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) on Monday to build U.S. capacity to evaluate and mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to ensure safety, security, and trust, while promoting an innovative, competitive AI ecosystem that supports workers and protects consumers. “I applaud President Biden for his swift […]
Workforce Snohomish hosts Snohomish County Healthcare Job Fair
Everett, Wash, October 31, 2023—Workforce Snohomish is partnering with Snohomish County to host a free healthcare-focused job fair from 1:00-4:00 pm on November 2, 2023. The event will be held at the Robert J. Drewel Administration Building on the Snohomish County Government Campus at 3000 Rockefeller Ave in Everett. Fourteen employers representing multiple healthcare fields […]
Public invited to the 2023 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 31, 2023—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its third annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 17, at the Rosehill Community Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $60 to $400 for a table of 8. Buy your tickets Now Last year’s community award winners of the night were […]
Who you gonna call? Beth Zafft, Monroe-based Ghost Hunter
MONROE, Wash., October 30, 2023—Beth Zafft, Monroe-based ghost hunter, has been interested in the unknown since an early age. As a young girl she had an imaginary friend who, like imaginary friends do, disappeared as she grew older. The launch into paranormal investigations stemmed from the questions: “Where did she go?” “It’s always fascinated me […]
Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney has our vote!
First, I would like to say, having known Sheriff Adam Fortney for some time now, I really appreciate his passion, safety and all-around concern for our community and Snohomish County. I am writing in the hopes that you may hear from business owners and residents of Snohomish County and not judge people on a one-sided […]
Brandi Kruse calls on residents to join Lynnwood sign waving event in support of Sheriff Adam Fortney
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 29, 2023—In a call-to-action Facebook post, Emmy Award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of the podcast unDivided, Brandi Kruse, is asking Snohomish County residents to join her in a sign waving event on Monday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Sheriff Adam Fortney at the corner of 196th […]
Gubernatorial candidate Mark Mullet speaks to supporters in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., October 29, 2023—Representative Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) spoke at a fundraiser at Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant in Everett on Thursday, October 26, to share his priorities with supporters in his race for Washington State Governor. Mullet is endorsed by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator John Lovick, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and several other […]
Letter-to-Editor: Lynnwood residents rally behind Sheriff Adam Fortney
On a cloudy morning at Veterans Park in Lynnwood, Sheriff Adam Fortney took the time to listen to several residents sharing their thoughts on the pressing issue of public safety. The atmosphere was solemn but hopeful, as people candidly discussed their worries and observations. A Tale of Two Counties One resident highlighted the drastic differences […]
At least 39 dead after hurricane Otis blasts through Lynnwood Sister City in Mexico
GUERRERO, Mexico., October 26, 2023—Hurricane Otis – a category five in strength- made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico Wednesday, October 26, claiming the lives of at least 39 with far more still missing. However, because internet and cell service are still out, the death toll could be much higher. “I am devastated by the impact of […]
