Marysville lifts up local businesses and updates public on Cascade Industrial Center
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville gave an update to its Cascade Industrial Center, what the city is doing to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and highlighted some of its local businesses at the Marysville Business Summit on Tuesday, April 29, at the Marysville Opera House. The event kicked off with some remarks with Marysville […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration over oppression
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-014, recognizing May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, at its General Legislative Session, Wednesday, April 30. Speaking, on behalf of the resolution, were Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Miguel Gonzales founder of Avocados Mexican Restaurant, Don Felipe Hernandez founder of Los Gavilanes Mexican Store, Mario Pimienta founder […]
Snohomish County 911 to launch new radio system replacing outdated equipment
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County 911 will be launching its brand-new Radio Replacement Project next week, on Tuesday May 6, which will replace 5,000 outdated, and failing, radio systems across law enforcement and EMS agencies county wide – in addition to 22 upgraded radio sites and enhanced infrastructure. Snohomish County 911 has been using a 20-year-old system […]
Washington State challenges Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps
SEATTLE — Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown on Tuesday joined a multistate lawsuit challenging an executive order by President Donald J Trump that terminated AmeriCorps grants and reduced the agency’s workforce by 85 percent. The order effectively ended the program that provides opportunities to more than 200,000 Americans to serve their communities, the Attorney General’s Office […]
Gesa Credit Union announces new student-run Lynnwood High School Branch
BOTHELL—Gesa, a leading credit union in Washington dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, on Wednesday announced the grand opening of its newest High School Credit Union (HSCU) Program at Lynnwood High School. This new location marks Gesa’s 18 student-run branch statewide and its first within the Edmonds School District, showcasing its […]
Mother of Congressman Rick Larsen, passes away at the age of 88
ARLINGTON—The mother of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02), Yolanda Larsen passed away on Tuesday, April 29, to join her late husband of 50-years, Richard “Dick” Larsen, with the Lord. She was 88 years old and is survived by eight children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During her life, Yolanda was active in education by volunteering classrooms […]
Celebrating Historic High School Girls Flag Football Decision
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County is celebrating a game-changing moment for girls across Washington state. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has officially sanctioned girls flag football as a high school varsity sport—the first addition to the state’s roster in over two decades. For the YMCA, the decision affirms what they’ve been building for years. […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, May 1
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 1. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors, click on Upcoming Meetings and then click Agenda. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online […]
Climber rescued from fall near Upper Town Wall in Index
INDEX—Fire agencies rescued a climber on April 26 who fell off a cliff near Upper Town Wall in Sky Valley Fire’s junction. Around 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, a 911 call came into dispatch reporting that a climber had fallen from a cliff wall near the town of Index, close to the Upper Town Wall. Sky […]
Mountlake Terrace Robotics team ranks 16 out of 3,700 at World Championship
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—The Mountlake Terrace High School robotics team, Chill Out, returned from the World Championship in Houston, Sunday, April 27, ranking in 16th in the world out of 3,700 teams – the top 1 percent. Its robot, SubZero, was also voted the number 12 fan-favorite robot globally for its innovative design and smooth, precise control. […]
