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Washington lawmakers seek to limit the Department of Corrections' information sharing with federal immigration authorities, but Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Pam Bondi oppose changes to current policy. The 2019 Keep Washington Working Act restricts local police cooperation with immigration enforcement, yet the Corrections Department continues to provide ICE with inmate information.
Edmonds College's Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program received a $575,000 grant from WSDOT to support training through 2026. The eight-week program provides hands-on experience for students, targeting socially disadvantaged individuals to help them access careers in construction.
Sound Transit’s Sounder train offers special service for the Seattle Mariners game against the Athletics on Aug. 24. The inbound train from Snohomish County departs Everett at 10:45 a.m. and arrives at King Street Station at 11:44 a.m.
Ciao Caffé opened its doors at the Lynnwood Transit Center, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Christine Frizzell and local officials. The café offers a variety of beverages, fresh pastries, and a menu of sandwiches and salads, fostering community engagement.
The Trump administration plans to review 55 million visas, raising concerns amid recent local ICE operations that led to multiple arrests. Upcoming weekend events are also highlighted in the news.
Propeller Airports plans to expand Paine Field Airport's service to major eastern hubs and increase passenger capacity to 4.3 million by 2040. Currently, the airport offers flights to nine western U.S. destinations and aims to restore routes, including direct flights to Anchorage. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Seattle in 2026 is expected to drive passenger growth and economic activity in the region.
Beck’s Tribute Center hosts an ice cream social on August 27 at 6 p.m. to discuss funeral and cremation pre-planning. The free event, featuring ice cream and an open forum for questions, aims to alleviate burdens on families and ensure personal wishes are honored.
David Kleitsch retired from his position as the City of Lynnwood Development and Business Services director after 25 years of service. He significantly contributed to projects like the Lynnwood Link Light Rail and City Center developments. His successor, Ben Wolters, was appointed in July.
Community Transit will increase weekend bus service in Snohomish County starting August 30, adding 95 trips on Saturdays and 98 trips on Sundays. Weekday service will also improve with 46 new trips on busy routes, including Swift bus rapid transit lines. New stops will be added to routes 109, 424, and 907, enhancing accessibility for local communities.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen distributed free lunches to over 100 children at Lynnwood Elementary School, highlighting the crisis in food assistance amid federal cuts. They criticized the Trump Administration's impact on programs like SNAP, which could leave 137,000 Washington residents at risk of losing benefits.