Reza Ghandhari recognized for 30-years of service with Community Transit
EVERETT—Reza Ghandhari was recognized by Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz on January 2 for his 30 years of service with the public transit agency. Over his tenure, he received nine commendations, earned his million-mile driver badge, and is considered one of the agency’s highest performing drivers. Ghandhari escaped certain death fleeing his birth-country of Iran […]
Community Transit Board approved 5-year Sustainability Action Plan
EVERETT—At its first meeting of 2025 on January 2, the Community Transit Board of Directors approved a Sustainability Policy and authorized its CEO Ric Ilgenfritz to implement a five-year Sustainability Action Plan based the three pillars of people, planet, and prosperity. The agency defines sustainability as “the processes and methods used to protect the environment, […]
Celebrate Love at the Marysville Wedding Show
MARYSVILLE—Start planning the wedding of your dreams at the Marysville Wedding Show. This inspiring event will be held at the beautiful and historic Marysville Opera House. Known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, it provides a stunning backdrop for weddings and events, making it the perfect venue for the Marysville Wedding Show. The show […]
Cellist Nathan Chan returns in ‘Bartok and Chausson’ concert
Maestro Michael Miropolsky promises “an evening of exciting discovery” when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO), under his direction, presents its Bartok and Chausson concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. “We have never before performed any of the pieces (in […]
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Opening Day of 119th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as House Speaker with a vote of 218. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) received 215. Republicans Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Keith Self (TX-3) switched their votes prior to the vote being called to give Johnson the 218 votes […]
Northwest Watercolor Society to showcase at Seattle Convention Center
The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) has invited Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) back for a Signature Exhibition beginning January 23 and running through July 15, 2025. Eighty-five paintings from 63 Signature and Gold Medal Fellowship members will on display in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2 of the Arch Building located at 705 Pike Street, […]
Snohomish County law enforcement agencies awarded $500,000 by DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office along with the cities of Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville were recently awarded Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “The Byrne JAG program is an invaluable resource for state and local law enforcement. This funding will provide police across our state the cutting-edge […]
Link light rail temporary service change starting January 4
To allow crews to install the roofing system at the 130th Street infill station, Link light rail will experience slightly longer headways during weekday evenings and all day on some weekends from January 4 through February 27. In addition, trains will use a single track at the Shoreline South station during weekday evenings and weekends. […]
You’re invited: Mayor’s State of the City address Jan 28
MARYSVILLE—Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for his State of the City presentation on Tuesday, January 28. He will describe the City of Marysville’s major accomplishments in 2024 and offer a preview of what’s ahead in 2025 and beyond. The free program will wrap up with the opportunity for the public to ask […]
15 dead, dozens injured after terror strikes New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS—At approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, New Year’s Day, an individual identified as 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring at 30 others. Find the full list of victims here. Louisiana Governor […]
