Lynnwood appoints Arra Rael as DEI commissioner and approves millions in ARPA funds

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2022 – After an emotional 30-minute public comment section at Lynnwood’s City Council meeting Monday, May 23, council approved Arra Rael for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commissioner following a controversial decision to postpone the vote last month. Council also approved vacating 64th Avenue West for the Harris Ford expansion, and approved […]
Local Eats Spotlight: Red Rock Subs

EVERETT, Wash., May 24, 2022 — Red Rock Subs is a well-loved sub shop off Broadway in Everett. Having been in business for nearly 20 years, Red Rock has stood the test of time despite being in an area unfavored by critics. The shop’s longevity can be attributed to its commitment to serving quality ingredients […]
Weekly Market Insights: Recession Concerns Rising

Recession fears grew last week following weak earnings reports from major retailers, sending stocks lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.90%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 3.05%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 3.82% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 0.84%.1,2,3 Trending Lower Stock prices […]
Stay Grounded – Be where your butt is

If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling these days like you are rearranging furniture on the Titanic. Just when you’ve reset the chairs a chandelier goes flying by, followed by a table set for dinner. We are living through a pivotal time in history that seems to spin from hopeful and beautiful to terrifying and […]
Kamiak High School student wins Congressional District Art Competition

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 23, 2022 – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Toko Kameda, a senior at Kamiak High School and a Mukilteo resident, as the Second District winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition with her piece, “Double-layered.” “The Congressional Art Competition continues to be an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in […]
Mukilteo looks to community engagement for waterfront vision

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 20, 2022 – The Port of Everett has turned to a series of community engagement strategies asking Mukilteo residents for their vision for the waterfront redevelopment project. One of these outreaches is a community survey available until May 26, asking Mukilteo residents what they want, and do not want, to see from […]
Rotary Club of Lynnwood awards $55,000 in scholarships to students

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 20, 2022 – The Rotary Club of Lynnwood presented $55,000 in scholarships to students Thursday, May 19, at the Lynnwood Convention Center, for their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to community services. “We’re very proud of these children. We’re so grateful that we have so many active community members that are able […]
Upcoming overnight closures of I-5 NB lanes at Mountlake Terrace

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash, May 19, 2022 – Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be closing the northbound lanes of I-5 between State Route 104 and 220th Avenue SW in Mountlake Terrace (MLT) overnight starting on Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22. Starting as early as 11 p.m. on Friday, the northbound lanes […]
Let’s Talk about Safety event in Lynnwood on May 26

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 19, 2022 – The community is invited to join local leaders in an open dialogue about public safety on Thursday, May 26, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood. Community members are encouraged to share their concerns and ask questions during this town hall event. The […]
The Disinformation Governance Board debunked and disbanded

The Disinformation Governance Board’s existence was made known on Apr. 27, when Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas first uttered its name during a congressional hearing on the border crisis. After noting how disinformation campaigns have been targeting Spanish-speaking voters, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) asked the Secretary what his department has done and plans […]