COMMENTARY: Congressman Larsen Is Right to Demand Answers on Road Safety
America is in the middle of a roadway safety crisis. Every day, more than 100 people are killed on our roads, and thousands more suffer life-altering injuries. Last year alone, more than 37,000 people died in traffic crashes. Behind every statistic is a family whose life was forever changed because someone never made it home. This is not the […]
Exclusive Interview: Rick Larsen on Transportation, Workforce Development, Marine Conservation, Fentanyl Crisis, and Affordability in Washington’s Second District
EVERETT— Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) officially kicked off his campaign on Tuesday, June 16, at Bluewater Distilling on the Everett Waterfront, to retain his seat representing Washington’s Second Congressional District which encompasses portions of Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. But prior to the event, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down […]
Everett, Mill Creek, and Mukilteo to receive $3.3 million for safer roadways
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, announced on Saturday, December 20, that the cities of Everett, Mill Creek, and Mukilteo will receive a total of $3,300,000 to make their roadways safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The […]
South County Fire shares tips to keep roadways safe
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and South County Fire encourages drivers and passengers to help keep roadways safe from preventable crashes by following these tips: Put away your phone if you don’t need it for navigation. Use features on your phone that turn off notifications while driving. Use hands-free features (but only if they […]
