Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Larsen visits Snohomish County businesses
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 15, 2023—Local businesses shared with Ranking Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02), how federal pandemic relief funds helped retain or save jobs and drive economic growth. Tuesday’s visit began with a tour of Columbia Distributing’s warehouse in Everett, that employs 250 people at the facility. The […]
Paine Field Master Plan opens to public before FAA approval
EVERETT, Wash., March 13, 2023—The latest Master Plan for Paine Field Airport that assesses and directs airport improvements for the next 20 years, has solidified its final draft and is open for public comment before the Snohomish County Council and FAA stamp off on its final approval. As part of this community engagement, the public […]
21st Legislative District In-Person Town Hall
Join your 21st Legislative District members for an in-person Town Hall! Reps. Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self and Sen. Marko Liias will be at the Edmonds Waterfront Center Banquet Room from 10-Noon on March 18, and we want to hear from you about the issues you care about. Bring your questions about the 2023 session, and we […]
Paine Field seeks public comment on Passenger Facility Charge
EVERETT, Wash., March 8, 2023—Snohomish County intends to file an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) to collect funds for improvement projects at Paine Field / Snohomish County Airport, located in Snohomish County, Washington. The application for the PFC is done in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation […]
House passes bill prohibiting sale of assault weapons in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 9, 2023—The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1240, with a 55-42 vote, on Wednesday, March 8, that prohibits the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in Washington state while providing exemption for military and law enforcement agents. The bill now moves to the Senate to take action. “This […]
Finland President Sauli Niinistö addresses Washington State Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 9, 2023—For the first time in history, a foreign head of state has addressed a joint session in the Washington State Legislature. President, Sauli Niinistö, of the Republic of Finland, met with Washington lawmakers March 6 to discuss climate change and their partnership in supporting Ukraine. The visit comes as Finland intends […]
Mukilteo citywide Curbside Cleanup scheduled for May 20
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine is pleased to announce that the City of Mukilteo will be hosting the annual citywide curbside cleanup event on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, in coordination with Waste Management. This event is open to regular residential customers with cart service or cart-based service (not commercial or multi-family residences) […]
New Chick-fil-A to Open in Lynnwood on March 9
LYNNWOOD, Wash. (March 8, 2023) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Lynnwood community starting on Thursday, March 9. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Josiah Ober as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th. Located at 19615 Highway 99, Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th will be open for drive-thru, dine-in and […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Simon Bai appointed to fill Mukilteo School Board vacancy
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Today, the Mukilteo School District Board unanimously approves Mukilteo DEI Vice Chair and SVP and Chief Financial Officer of UniBank, Simon Bai, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Director Michael Simmons. “I’m very honored to be selected to the Mukilteo School Board,” Bai told the Lynnwood Times. “I […]
