Sound Transit announces sponsorship of American Heart Association “Hard Hats with Heart” program
Sound Transit has entered into an agreement with the American Heart Association to become an official sponsor of the Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart program. Hard Hats with Heart aims to reduce heart disease and stroke in the construction industry by educating craftworkers about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention. “With Sound Transit’s capital expansion […]
Parkgate: Christian group claims Seattle Parks denied venue near Pike Place, approved Cal Anderson Park
SEATTLE—What started as a peaceful rally by the Christian grassroots movement DontMessWithOurKids at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, quickly turned into hours of violent clashes testing the faith of churchgoers, and the resolve of Seattle police, counter protesters, and elected officials. Led by former Republican Representative Matt Shea who is now Lead […]
100 Union Carpenters, Elks, Scouts, and volunteers place flags in honor of Memorial Day
EVERETT—Approximately 100 residents—Union Carpenters of Local 425, Everett Elks Lodge 479, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mayor Cassie Franklin, and local volunteers—spent Saturday morning at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery placing American flags next to the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. “Thank you so much for giving willingly of your Saturday […]
Webinar for federal workers to learn about Washington benefits
OLYMPIA—The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, continues its webinar series for federal workers who work and live in Washington state. The next webinar is Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. More than 120 participants from 13 different federal agencies attended webinars in March and April. Nearly 50 are already […]
Federal grant reinstated for Imagine Children’s Museum
EVERETT—Imagine Children’s Museum was notified that a $250,000 grant, terminated without explanation in April, has been officially reinstated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), following a federal court order. On Wednesday, May 21, Imagine Children’s Museum received a notice from IMLS Acting Director Keith Sonderling stating that, in accordance with the U.S. […]
George Hurst pledges a return to fiscal stability at mayoral campaign kickoff
LYNNWOOD—Current Lynnwood City Council member, and Lynnwood Mayoral candidate, George Hurst, held his official campaign kickoff event at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday, May 22. Hurst has served on the Lynnwood City Council since 2015, serving as its President three times. He has lived in the City of Lynnwood for 32 years with his […]
Public Facilities District seeking three Board of Directors members
EVERETT— Become part of the future revitalization of business, financial and commercial districts in Snohomish County by joining the Snohomish County Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The PFD explores possible acquisition, construction, operation, and financing of one or more regional centers that promote economic development. Projects supported with formalized funding by Snohomish County […]
Snohomish County shares proactive strategy to maintain bridge network
EVERETT– To proactively maintain a bridge network of more than 200 bridges, it helps to have good documentation. Snohomish County Public Works relies on its annual bridge report to track the condition of every county-maintained bridge and prioritize future repairs and replacements. The 2024 Annual Bridge Report is now available online. “The annual bridge report […]
Jack-in-the-Bot becomes first Mill Creek high school robotics team to secure World Champ title
MILL CREEK—Jack-in-the-Bot, Henry M Jackson High School’s robotics team, made Washington proud last month by becoming the first Mill Creek team ever to secure a World Championship title with their robot ‘Spectre.’ Henry M Jackson High School, located at 1508 136th St SE, Mill Creek, is part of the Everett Public Schools. The FIRST Robotics […]
WA still leads nation in retail theft but Organized Task Force here to stay, for now
On Tuesday, May 20, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the State’s $78 billion budget with a slew of cuts to account for the $16 billion shortfall. In that budget, however, funding is still planned to continue supporting Organized Retail Theft fighting efforts. The budget utilizes a $1 million proviso that will continue to support the […]
