Rep Larsen to participate in two upcoming speaking events
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Stanwood-Camano Board will be hosting a candidate forum between incumbent Representative Rick Larsen (D) and his opponent Cody Hart (R). The forum, moderated by Anne Milton, will be held at the Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center located at 7400 272nd Street NW, Stanwood, 6 p.m., Wednesday, October […]
Lynnwood-based Family Peace Association believes a healthy community starts with family
LYNNWOOD—At Lynnwood-based family resource center, Family Peace Association USA, the organization believes that a family is a fundamental cornerstone piece that leads to building good citizens, secure communities, and ultimately results in sustainable peace. FPA’s mission is to enlighten humanity by uplifting spiritual consciousness through universal principles and values rooted in God-centered families. They do […]
VP Candidate Tim Walz to visit Washington
SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on Wednesday announced that Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is to visit Washington state for a private event on Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point near Bellevue. “WA Democrats are excited to welcome Governor Walz to Washington on Tuesday morning,” the State Democratic Party […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, Oct 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 3. Agenda items include these presentations: There is one action item: For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online options available. Livestream: https://bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube Join […]
Northwest Chocolate Festival returns this weekend at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center
BELLEVUE—The Northwest Chocolate Festival returns for its 16th year this weekend from Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The festival will feature the world’s top chocolate makers and dessert artisans offering presentations, workshops, panels and more. In addition, guests can expect to taste products from over 150 global […]
Seattle Center named official fan celebration for FIFA World Cup
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Tuesday, October 1, that the city will be hosting the official Seattle Fan Celebration for the FIFA World Cup 26 at the Seattle Center. The Fan Celebration is expected to serve as a destination for the, estimated, 750,000 visitors who […]
‘We’re never gonna let these bastards try to control us!’
NORTH BERGEN, N.J.—Nearly 50,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) union headed to the picket lines Tuesday, October 1, effectively freezing the flow of goods from 36 ports along the coasts from Maine to Texas. “We are now demanding $5 an hour increase in wages for each of the six years of a […]
Highway 2 reopened after vehicle chase in East County
SULTAN—Three Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies were taken to hospital on October 1 following a vehicle chase on Highway 2 near Monroe. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 12000 block of 316th Ave SE at around 6:00 a.m. on October 1, and quickly located the stolen […]
A Marysville resident may be $10,000 richer and not know it
OLYMPIA—Washington’s Lottery is encouraging players to double check their lottery tickets, as there are two $10,000 Match 4 prizes expiring in October. One winning ticket was purchased in Marysville at WinCo Foods located at 3947 116th St NE and expires on October 22. The second winning ticket was purchased in Graham at the Safeway located […]
Seattle PD to decommission Mounted Patrol Unit
SEATTLE—The Seattle Police Department announced on September 30 the decommissioning of its Mounted Patrol Unit due to the loss of hundreds of officers over the past four years. “As SPD continues to recover from loss of hundreds of officers over the past four years, we have to carefully prioritize how to use existing scarce resources,” […]
