December 28, 2024 5:53 pm

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Look up! The spookiest states to spot ALIENS this Halloween

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A new study has revealed the states where aliens visit most, and Vermont has been crowned America’s top alien hotspot. Online casino comparison service Casino Alpha analyzed data from the National UFO Reporting Center by looking at all reports of sightings in each state. They weighed the number of reports of alien visitations relative to the state’s […]

Rich Hernandez appointed Principal of St. Thomas More Parish School

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LYNNWOOD—St. Thomas More Parish in Lynnwood is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Hernandez as the new principal of St. Thomas More School. Hernandez, a retired first sergeant with 26 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, brings a wealth of leadership, discipline, and a strong work ethic to his new role. “Rich […]

Community Transit Board Workshop, October 24

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A Community Transit Quarterly Board Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at 3 p.m. The Community Transit Board will hear presentations on: This meeting will be hybrid, held in person at the Cascade Board Room (2312 W Casino Rd, Everett 98204) with online options available. Watch live on YouTube channel: bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube. Join Zoom […]

An online and overseas voting system under fire by Washington voters

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SEATTLE—With just two weeks to go until the November 5 General Elections, some Washington voters are beginning to challenge the validity of overseas ballots and the online voting portal used in Washington state, Democracy Live’s OmniBallot. Democracy Live’s OmniBallot is a web-based elections portal designed to allow remote, overseas, deployed military, or disabled voters an […]

US Navy releases names of aviators who died in Mt Rainer crash

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WHIDBEY ISLAND—The US Navy and local Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are mourning the deaths of aviators Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, both from California, who died from their injuries from a crash while performing routine exercises near Mount Rainier on October 15. The cause of the crash […]

Western Washington FEHB/PSHB Health Fair season now open

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The Northwest Washington National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association will be hosting six health fairs to be held in November and December. The health fairs will be staffed by representatives from the major Federal Employee/Postal Service Health Benefits (FEHB/PSHB) plans such as BlueCross-BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, GEHA, APWU, MHBP, Aetna, United Health, etc. Representatives […]

Leading the Charge for Fair Trials and Community-Driven Justice

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A judge’s role extends beyond the bench; it requires envisioning how the judiciary can best serve the community. Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson embodies this community-focused leadership. Since she began her journey to serve, she has actively listened to the community’s desire for fair trials. One significant change she advocates is increasing juror compensation from $10 […]

Inslee, Democrats use your tax dollars to support anti-initiative propaganda

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Now that the general election voting period is open, watch for opponents of the money-saving initiatives on the ballot to crank their attacks up another level. You may have already seen ads opposing Initiative 2124, which would make our state’s long-term care payroll tax optional. Those ads are funded largely by the labor union that […]

No parking? No problem! Take the Bus to Light Rail

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Struggling to find parking at the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station? You’re not alone. Parking fills up fast, but there’s a stress-free alternative: the bus. “Taking the bus to light rail is easier than you think,” says Annmarie Gibson, assistant manager of Customer Care at Community Transit. Interest in riding light rail means […]

Striking Boeing machinist talks financial hardships, workplace tensions, latest offer

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EVERETT—Jay, a Boeing machinist in his mid-20s, is currently on strike alongside roughly 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751 & W24. In a conversation with the Lynnwood Times, he discussed the effects of the strike on his finances and academic goals, as well as what he and his […]

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