USS Gridley returns to Naval Station Everett following seven-month deployment
EVERETT—Approximately 300 U.S. Navy sailors were reunited with their families for the first time in seven months Friday after their ship, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), returned to its home port of Everett. During the deployment, Gridley supported Southern Seas 2026 and conducted maritime security operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet […]
VOA Western Washington raises $156,000 at annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — VOA Western Washington raised $156,000 at its seventh annual Hope is Brewing breakfast fundraiser, bringing the organization closer to its $200,000 fundraising goal as it highlighted programs serving families, people experiencing homelessness, seniors and residents facing behavioral health challenges. The Oct. 8 event brought community members, nonprofit leaders, business representatives and elected […]
Snohomish PUD’s Community Energy Run Raises $34K
EVERETT – Snohomish County PUD’s inaugural Community Energy Run brought hundreds of community members together on Oct. 3 and raised more than $34,000 for the Community Energy Fund, providing critical energy assistance to local families facing financial hardship. The event welcomed 271 runners and walkers to the PUD’s Water Operations Center in Lake Stevens for […]
Nearly 3,000 attend Elysian’s Great Pumpkin Beer Festival in Seattle, marking the start of pumpkin beer season
SEATTLE — Nearly 3,000 beer lovers gathered Saturday, Oct. 3, for Elysian Brewing’s 22nd annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival, an evening of pumpkin beers, costumes, live entertainment, food trucks and the ceremonial tapping of the brewery’s signature Great Pumpkin. The festival ran from 4 to 10 p.m. at Elysian’s Capitol Hill brewery at 1221 E. […]
Razor clam digging season postponed due to spike in marine toxins
OLYMPIA – The recreational razor clam season – originally scheduled to begin Oct. 9 through 14 on four coastal beaches – is postponed until further notice, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Test results on razor clams indicate domoic acid levels are trending upward or have exceeded the health guidelines set […]
Tulalip Resort Casino completes its 70,250-square-foot expansion, property-wide renovation
TULALIP — Tulalip Resort Casino has completed its three-year expansion and renovation project that adds 70,250 square feet to the property and brings new gaming, dining and hospitality amenities to the 23-year-old resort. The project, announced in November 2023, included construction of a new north addition, an expanded gaming floor, new and renovated bars, upgrades […]
WDFW accepting pre-proposals for upcoming wildlife diversity grants
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting pre-proposals for an upcoming grant intended to fund wildlife conservation projects that benefit at-risk species in Washington. Pre-proposals for the 2027-2029 Washington Wildlife Diversity Grant Program are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. From these pre-proposals, WDFW will select the projects best aligned […]
Fairfax Behavioral Health opens new outpatient clinic in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Kirkland-based FairFax Behavioral Health expanded its outpatient operations to Lynnwood Friday, opening a brand-new facility that will expand access to behavioral health services for individuals and families in South Snohomish County, providing additional options for people seeking support for mental health and substance use concerns. Branches Lynnwood provides specialized mental health, substance use, and neurodivergent […]
Cascade Symphony seeks musical “Rising Star” for 2026-27 Season
EDMONDS – The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, now in its 65th season, is encouraging talented young musicians to enter its “Rising Star” competition for the current 2026-2027 season. The winning musician, to be selected by Cascade Symphony Music Director Michael Miropolsky, will perform as the soloist at the orchestra’s concert on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at the […]
Edmonds College Foundation to hold inaugural “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration” fundraiser and awards ceremony
LYNNWOOD — The Edmonds College Foundation has announced a new campus tradition, “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration,” a fall fundraiser and awards event honoring extraordinary individuals across the campus community. All proceeds from the Friday, Oct. 16 event will directly benefit the college’s SAFE Harbor Campaign, which provides vital emergency resources to help students overcome […]
