Lynnwood’s Olympus Spa heading to US Supreme Court after Ninth Circuit denies rehearing of case
LYNNWOOD—The Ninth Circuit Court on March 12 denied petitions by Lynnwood-based Olympus Spa for a rehearing of its case in front of the original three-panel judges against the enforcement action by the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), and a rehearing en banc by the full Ninth Circuit to not allow pre-op transwomen access to its female-exclusive […]
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at Shawn O’Donnell’s – the county’s biggest party
EVERETT—Those seeking to get in touch with their Irish heritage tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day can look no further than Shawn O’Donnell’s in Everett, for an entire day of authentic Irish dancing, live music, imported Irish beer and spirits, and of course an extensive menu of delicious Irish food. This will be Shawn O’Donnell’s 20th […]
John Braun: There’s no overstating what Democrats just did to our state
Sadly, we’ve now seen just how much damage 90 people can do to our state in 60 days. The 90 people are Democrats: 59 state representatives, 30 state senators and Gov. Bob Ferguson. The 60 days went from Jan. 12 through March 12 — meaning this year’s legislative session. While Republicans fought hard and well […]
Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row gets sweeter with grand opening of Menchie’s at the Marina
EVERETT — It just got sweeter at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place with Menchie’s at the Marina now open at Fisherman’s Harbor “Restaurant Row,” bringing its popular self-serve frozen yogurt experience to the waterfront. Menchie’s joins a growing lineup of locally owned businesses helping shape the next phase of Waterfront Place as a vibrant waterfront […]
Bothell’s sky fills with thousands of crows each night, perplexing researchers
BOTHELL—Anyone living in, or passing through, Bothell near sunset has likely witnessed a peculiar sight; tens of thousands of crows holding daily councils, cawing, roosting, and congregating in one area every single night, particularly between the months of October and March. It’s a natural phenomenon that has piqued the interest of wildlife researchers for decades, […]
NW Blackbelt Academy returns from U.S. Open with several medals
LYNNWOOD—A dozen martial artists from Lynnwood-based Taekwondo dojang NW Blackbelt Academy returned from the U.S. Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this week with five metals – one, gold, two silver, and one bronze. The U.S. Open took place from March 5 through March 8 and was open to black belts across the world. Participating […]
4th Annual Civic Education Day Brings Students to Snohomish County Campus
EVERETT – Yesterday, more than 150 high school students from across Snohomish County traveled to the Snohomish County Government Campus for the fourth annual Civic Education Day. Hosted by Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead, students get the opportunity to meet elected officials and county staff and learn about county government and civil […]
ECHO Tour Returns to Everett Community College
EVERETT — Snohomish STEM Network announces the return of ECHO Tour℠ to Everett Community College on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, connecting high school students with real-world healthcare career pathways. More than 200 students from 10 Snohomish County high schools are expected to participate. Students will engage directly with healthcare professionals and […]
Vice Athletics North opens brand new athletics training facility in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Vice Athletics North, a specialized strength and sports performance gym, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 11, with a celebratory ribbon cutting and live demonstrations. Vice Athletics North is a brand-new, high-level, athletic training facility where youth athletes can receive hands-on training, academic coaching, and even on-site physical therapy. “Our vision is […]
New targeted tax in WA aims to keep coal power plant shut down
OLYMPIA [TOM BANSE]—Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest. But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as the Legislature intended, the state treasury will never collect a dime under the new law. That is because the idled Centralia, Washington, generating […]
