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WSDOT Crews Discover Secret Man-made Tunnel in Everett
WSDOT crews discovered a sinkhole at Northbound 529 at East Marine View Drive. What caused the sinkhole? It appears an individual in Everett had been tunneling underneath the road. Crews are currently repairing the damaged spot and have no timeline on when they will be done. The hole was discovered...
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:
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.”
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...
City of Mount Vernon to Celebrate Independence Day
MOUNT VERNON, June 17, 2024 – The City of Mount Vernon will commemorate this nation’s. independence from Great Britain on Thursday, July 4, culminating with a fireworks celebration. shortly after dusk at Ariel-Foundation Park. Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to. the annual event:. What...
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.
State Superintendent Notifies District of Financial Oversight Committee Members
Engage. Inspire. Prepare. State Superintendent Notifies District of Financial Oversight Committee Members. The Marysville School District Superintendent, Dr. Zac Robbins, and Vice President of the Board of Directors, Connor Krebbs, received a letter today from Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), notifying the district of the names of the Financial Oversight Committee.
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