Community invited to Lynnwood Veterans Day Ceremony and luncheon
LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood, in partnership with the VFW Post 1040, is inviting the community to attend its Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, honoring and thanking all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Event details: After the ceremony, attendees can then attend a formal luncheon and resource fair at the Lynnwood Convention […]
Let’s VOTE YES and PAY LESS, vote today do not delay
Who is Paying for the Outrageous Lies on Initiatives? The four critical Initiatives at the top of our ballots are the results of hours of everyday people volunteering to collect signatures. While there were paid signature gathers, the opposition actually tried and in a few cases, successfully bribed the gathers by offering them valuable gifts […]
Washington and Nevada governors activate National Guard for election safety
OLYMPIA—Just days following the destruction of ballot boxes in both Portland and Vancouver on October 28, in what Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called an act of “terror” against “fair elections in Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, November 1, activated Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 […]
Hundreds attend 7th annual Day of the Dead event
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds attended the seventh annual Day of the Dead event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, an important Mexican holiday on November 1st and 2nd each year to honor and celebrate ancestors who passed away. “I see the community of Lynnwood gathering together. I see Mexicans and Latinos as well as Americans and other […]
Antarctic ozone hole continues to shrink, recovery expected by 2066
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on October 30, released its findings that the Antarctic ozone hole that opens up annually over Antarctica is now relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. NOAA and NASA scientists project the ozone layer could fully recover by 2066. During the peak of ozone depletion season from […]
Statewide ballot returns down 18-points from 2020, parties weigh in
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With just three days left to vote in the 2024 General Election, Washington state is seeing an 18-point reduction in ballot returns, or 814,000 ballots, in 2024 when compared to 2020 despite there being approximately just over 100,000 more registered voters. On a state level, there are 4,993,699 registered voters in Washington with 2,362,291 […]
POE named 2024 Heavy Lift Port/Terminal Operator of the Year
EVERETT—The Port of Everett Seaport has been honored with the prestigious title of 2024 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year by Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International. Recent maritime investments, quality customer service, high environmental standards, and a strong commitment to handling heavy lift and project cargoes safely and efficiently were among key factors in the Port of Everett […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks four new members
EVERETT – Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality of life. Making sure all residents have the same pedestrian access is essential. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county about ADA compliance in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking […]
20-year-old Arlington man tragically killed in traffic collision
ARLINGTON—Washington State Patrol released that Riley Maggard, 20, of Arlington, was killed in a fatal traffic collision shortly after 12 a.m., Friday (Thursday night), November 1. Maggard was travelling southbound on I-5 just north of 172nd NE / SR-531 near exit 206 when he lost control of his vehicle, swearing across multiple lanes. The vehicle […]
County Councilman Nehring to propose elimination 8% property tax increase
EVERETT—Snohomish County Council Vice President Nate Nehring will be proposing a budget amendment to eliminate the 8% general property tax levy increase proposed in County Executive Dave Somers $3.07 billion 2025-26 biennial budget. The amendment eliminates the increase to the general property tax levy and makes corresponding cuts to expenditures in the budget. “Taxpayers in […]
