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Person tunneling under SR 529 in Everett causes large hole to form in roadway
EVERETT, Wash. — A stretch of northbound State Route 529 at Marine View Drive in Everett was closed for several hours Tuesday due to a large hole that formed on the road from someone tunneling underneath the roadway. Road crews found the damage around 7 a.m. and were forced...
YOUR MONEY: The $1.3 million boondoggle South Mukilteo Park
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council on Monday, July 1, approved $1.3 million to “renovate” an existing park in Harbour Pointe, using $800,000 of your tax dollars on a “South Mukilteo Park” project that is now $550,000 over budget; yet is asking Mukilteans to cough up $180 per home or $1.5 million per year for an EMS Levy in an August ballot proposition because of “budget shortfalls.”
Snohomish County Outdoor Burn Ban Starts Today
Every city has its own policy, but most follow suit with the county. In general, the City of Everett is a permanent no-burn area with the exception of recreational fires. Also, Fireworks are banned in Everett. This restriction bans outdoor residential burning except for recreational and cooking fires. Recreational fires:
Raise the Wage Responsibly: Everett minimum wage initiative alternative
In June, a group called Everett Deserves a Raise announced they were collecting signatures to get a ballot initiative to raise the Everett minimum wage starting July 1, 2025. The initiative would raise the minimum wage to $20.24 an hour and require offering qualified part-time employees additional available hours before hiring new employees. The proposed initiative is similar to the Renton and Tukwila initiatives, which were passed by voters.
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) Celebrates Independence Day With Free Admission For Veterans and Active-Duty Military
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum celebrates Independence Day this month with special events, free admission for veterans and active-duty military over Independence Day weekend, and exciting demonstrations and simulation experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Upcoming Free Programming:. Attendees can purchase general admission tickets to not only explore...
Port Of Everett welcomes new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance...
What's up with all the DMV's recent bear sightings
It's the season of the bear in D.C. — and we don't just mean the chaotic TV show, but bears, plural: real, furry, pawin-through-the-trash bears.The big picture: A slew of recent DMV black bear sightings have made headlines: A bear — which neighbors quickly nicknamed "Otis" — was spotted in Brookland in May, and there have been several reported bear sightings in Maryland.Last month, a bear was hit and killed on I-395 in Arlington, and the body of a bear was found illegally dumped in Arlington after it was hit and killed on I-66.Last year, the local internet lost it...
Lake Stevens mayor elected to Association of Washington Cities board
OLYMPIA—Mayor Brett Gailey of Lake Stevens has been elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors. The election was conducted by city leaders from across the state at the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, held from June 18-21, 2024. Gailey will represent the 19 cities and towns in Snohomish County.
Calling all Snohomish County businesses for Foreign Trade Zone roundtable
Calling all Snohomish County businesses! The Port of Everett, in partnership with Economic Alliance Snohomish County, is hosting a Foreign Trade Zone 101 roundtable for area businesses on July 16. This crash course will go over what a Foreign Trade Zone is, how to access this tool and why incorporating...
Construction to start on safety project at 216th/48th
A long-planned project to improve the intersection of 216th Street Southwest and 48th Avenue West will start construction in the coming weeks. The work is meant to bring down speeds and increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. For several months, drivers should expect delays and intermittent closures. Construction is...
Council to consider city-proposed alternative to Landmark purchase at July 2 meeting
When it comes to next steps regarding the Landmark 99 property purchase, the City of Edmonds has served up an alternative, and the ball is now in the Edmonds City Council’s court. After Mayor Mike Rosen publicly reiterated his opposition to the project during a Rotary Club of Edmonds...
6 Community Festivals We're Looking Forward to
Summertime is ripe with festivals and parades showcasing hometown pride. Meet the neighbors, and learn more about these communities through celebration and fun. Snoqualmie Days — once known as Railroad Days — returns for an 85th year Aug. 16–17 with a packed schedule of events to celebrate the community. As of press time, event organizers have announced a music crawl from 6 p.m.–midnight on Aug. 16 and a fire department pancake breakfast, vendor row, LEGO show, railroad show, and more on Aug. 17. Learn more about the event and its history here.
Survey says: Arlington has 5th-priciest apartment rents in nation
Arlington posted the fifth costliest median apartment-rental rate among the nation’s 100 largest urban areas in June, as rates at the local level continued to move higher. The county’s median rental rate for June of $2,586 was up 1.5 percent month-over-month and up 4.2 percent year-over-year. That’s according to Apartment List, which tracks rental costs in the largest urban areas and reported data June 27.
Council selects eight applicants to interview for vacancy
LYNNWOOD—After reviewing 22 applications and supplemental information, the Lynnwood City Council during their July 1 Work Session, selected eight applicants to interview to fill the vacancy left Councilwoman Shirley Sutton:. Tuesday, July 9 Special Work Session Interviews:. Ki Seung Cho. Derica Esamilla. Keton Handy. Gray Petersen. Lisa Soros. Wednesday,...
Lynnwood 4-Year-Old's Fall Marks 14th in Snohomish County This Year, Officials Urge Window Safety
In a recent and alarming uptick within Snohomish County, a four-year-old girl has sustained serious injuries after a three-story fall in Lynnwood, marking the 14th such incident this year in the county, according to FOX 13 Seattle. The string of falls, particularly prevalent in June with eight occurrences, has sparked urgent warnings from local officials regarding the dangers children face from unsecured windows in residential areas.
Companis honors Wally Webster for outstanding service to the community
Companis, a champion for volunteerism in the nonprofit sector in Snohomish and King counties, honored civic leader and Lynnwood resident Wally Webster June 27 with its annual community service award. Companis Board President Emerita, Dr. Sarah Speck, MD, presented Webster with the Janet G. Newell Award for Community Service, at a dinner ceremony at Fogo de Chão restaurant in Lynnwood.
Fireworks outside of authorized shows are illegal here
All our local cities are issuing statements about fireworks being illegal in their jurisdictions. Shoreline, Woodway, Kenmore, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, and Lake Forest Park has also posted notices at every "Welcome to Lake Forest Park" entrance to the city. Snohomish county finally closed their loophole in South County by banning...
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