Viral Taiwanese Bubble Tea House coming to Lynnwood this summer
LYNNWOOD—Popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain, HeChaLou Tea House and Jelly, is opening its first ever Washington State location in Lynnwood this summer offering the City’s tea scene a dynamic blend of Taiwanese tradition and modern innovation. The tea chain was established in Taiwan in 2020 and quickly became the country’s fastest growing and most stable […]
Governor Ferguson meets with local business owners in Everett to discuss economic barriers
EVERETT—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson (D) met with Wendy Poischbeg, CEO of Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and Snohomish County business owners on Thursday, March 20, to hear how the State can better address their needs in an era of economic uncertainty. The roundtable discussion was held at the Port of […]
Taking a bite out of crime: New Northwest Law Enforcement Training Academy now open
ARLINGTON—Just five months after its soft opening in October, the Washington State Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 20, for its newest regional law enforcement training center—Northwest Academy. Located in Arlington, the new training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two years following Pasco, which opened in […]
Republicans disrupt budget conversation with no-new-taxes, no-cuts plan
Being on the minority side in the state Senate means playing defense against a lot of bad pieces of legislation, but there are times when we can still take satisfaction in a job well done. One way or another, and at one stage or another in the lawmaking process, Senate Republicans managed to keep hundreds […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce Hosts Boeing Executive for Exclusive Lunch & Learn
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Rich White, Government Relations Manager at Boeing, as the featured speaker for an exclusive Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Apex Everett, located at 16Eleven (1611 Everett Ave). As Everett continues to uphold its reputation as the Aerospace […]
Cantwell meets with local healthcare providers to discuss the impacts of Medicaid cuts
SEATTLE—Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) met with local healthcare professionals Tuesday, March 18, to discuss the potential impacts President Donald J Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts could have on the public’s access to critical medical services. On February 25, House Republicans voted in favor of Trump’s budget resolution which proposes to cut up to $880 billion from […]
“Inspire and uplift”: Project Girl conference at Verdant Wellness Center
LYNNWOOD—On Saturday, March 15, Project Girl held a youth conference at the Verdant Wellness Center, just blocks from their Lynnwood City Center headquarters. At no cost to attendees, the advocacy and mentorship group for young women of color provided workshops, speakers, and entertainment, as well as an opportunity for those in attendance to make “lasting […]
Foundation for Edmonds Schools raises $288,000 towards student success
The Foundation for Edmonds School District raised $288,000 of their $330,000 goal during its annual A Recipe for Success! breakfast fundraiser on February 28, 2025. The event drew more than 300 local civic and business leaders, district staff, and community supporters to the Embassy Suites in Lynnwood. Funds raised by the event will be used to provide a wide […]
Youth Empowerment Conference: Violence & Drugs Can’t Live Here!
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee hosted the Youth Empowerment for Safer Communities Conference on Saturday, March 15, bringing together young adults and community leaders to address gun violence and drug abuse within the community. The keynote speaker for the event was Jose Garcia, Founder and CEO, Hope for Homies. With exercises and discussions around […]
County Council hears from childcare experts a day before considering new ordinance
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council heard from leading childcare experts during Administrative Session Tuesday, March 18, a day before considering an ordinance that aims to reduce local regulatory barriers for childcare providers while allowing more childcare facilities to operate throughout Snohomish County. The ordinance being considered for tomorrow, 25-015, was introduced by County Council members Nate […]
