Everett civilian launches into space for children’s cancer research
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., September 29, 2021 – Inspiration4, the first orbital spaceflight consisting of only private citizens, successfully returned to Earth September 18 – a small step for the four first-time space goers, and one giant leap for space tourism. The mission launched the Crew Dragon Resilience on September 16 at 00:02:56 UTC (Universal Time […]
The small community of Snohomish loses one of its biggest hearts
Tejpal Singh was a 60-year-old husband and father who was murdered while working a shift at a Chevron station in Lynnwood, WA. The gunman has yet to be identified as the community mourns its loss. On Sunday, September 26, the city of Snohomish lost a dear member of its community. Tejpal Singh, a Snohomish city […]
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff to step down in 2022
SEATTLE, Wash., September 28, 2021 – Sound Transit Board Chair Kent Keel today issued the below statement following the Board’s decision to begin a search for a new chief executive officer to succeed Peter Rogoff after he steps down in the second quarter of 2022: After more than six years serving Sound Transit and our […]
Mukilteo council addresses meeting formats and Capital Improvement Plan
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 28, 2021 – Since the Mukilteo City Council returned to virtual meetings September 20 following a September 10 recommendation from the Health District to “consider delaying or moving non-essential events and meetings to a virtual format,” the council returned to discuss the future of remote meetings, at their Special Meeting on September […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 27, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, September 27 SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING the Mukilteo City Council will discuss/vote on the following items: Draft 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Discussion (AB21-73) Review Council Rules for Remote Attendance (AB21-75) The City Council will discuss the draft of the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). An additional […]
Mukilteo to fund four ARPA programs
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 26, 2021 – Mukilteo City Council motioned to move forward with the Community Outreach, Utility Assistance, Lodging Tax, and Business/Nonprofit Grants programs utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds during the meeting held Monday, September 20. The meeting was held entirely virtually after a recommendation from the Health District, September 10, which stated, […]
Marysville focuses federal grants to address homelessness
MARYSVILLE, Wash., September 27, 2021 – The City of Marysville is focusing $248,750 from federal Community Development Block Grant funds toward projects addressing homelessness. The Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program provides annual grants to develop urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment. The program expands economic opportunities, specifically for low- […]
Mindfulness by Lisa: Surprises of generosity
After just a few days of backpacking on a trail, all hikers crave the same thing: Fresh Food. Ripe fruit or crunchy vegetables become an obsession and motivation to get to the next place, sometimes just the next step. The lofty hope is that a town will have a restaurant, or perhaps a Trail Angel […]
Upcoming Mukilteo School Board meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 26, 2021 – For its 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 27 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Mukilteo School Board will discuss/review the following item: Summer Learning, Transitions, and Opening of School Reports – Part II Mukilteo School Board meeting time and location NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Inslee’s proclamation, the Board meeting […]
Shooting at Lynnwood Gas station kills employee
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 26, 2021 – Around 5:40 a.m. this morning, Snohomish County deputies responded to a shooting at a Lynnwood gas station in the 14800 block of Hwy 99. Upon arrival, they located the victim, an adult male, deceased inside the gas station. During the investigation, Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives learned the suspect […]
