Pilchuck River Bridge update
SNOHOMISH — The state Department of Transportation says the temporary fix to help reduce the expansion joint from causing big bumps on westbound U.S. 2 at the Pilchuck River Bridge remains in place for the foreseeable future. Transportation said design teams will look to find the best solution before the rainy season starts.
Limited Bus Service on Labor Day
SNOHOMISH — Community Transit local, Swift and DART paratransit service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Community Transit buses to UW and downtown Seattle will not run that day.
Route schedules are available at www.communitytransit.org/schedules
Everett Transit will run Saturday service levels on Labor Day.
“Route 6, between Everett Station, Waterfront, Everett Community College, continues to be suspended,” Everett Transit director Tom Hingson said.
Monroe Farmers Market extends season
MONROE — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce recently announced that the Monroe Farmers Market has been extended to Sept. 30. It is hosted in the Galaxy Theatres parking lot.
The market has a City of Monroe booth where members of the Police Department have been there on a weekly basis. In July, detectives gave away about 20 steering wheel clubs to help combat vehicle theft.
Retaining police chief would increase sheriff’s office contract for services
SNOHOMISH — A contract change to allow Snohomish to retain its interim police chief as the permanent chief would cost $30,000 more. The reason is because the interim chief is a Sheriff’s Office captain, and the pay grade is higher. The contract allows for a lieutenant in charge, which has a lower rank and pay. The City Council likes the current chief, and will evaluate making a contract change at its Sept. 1 meeting.
Monroe business survey
MONROE — The City of Monroe has launched the 2020 Monroe Business Survey. Open to Monroe business owners and managers, the city says participation this year is more important than ever. Businesses and residents are facing unprecedented challenges brought on by COVID-19, such as shut downs, drop in consumer demand, travel restrictions, and more; the survey helps zero in on the impacts of these issues. Survey results will help craft policies and programs aimed at relief and support. The survey will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes to complete. See www.monroewa.gov for the link
Mrs. Washington pageant winner wants to help you
Jayme Alexis Reyes Brunner of Redmond was selected as Mrs. Washington America United and will compete for the national title next summer.
She has created workshops around building resumes and cover letters for vulnerable populations such as foster care students, survivors of domestic violence, and at-risk people who may need strong literacy skills to obtain work.
Reyes Brunner would like to partner with people, she said in an email. If you would like to partner with her for first responder support projects, literacy work or have her make an appearance, email info@jaymealexis.com.
Freed to try write-in campaign for state Lieutenant Governor race
Joshua Freed, the former Bothell mayor who came second to Loren Culp among Republicans in the primary for the governor, has pivoted to a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor.
The lieutenant governor’s race had two Democrats advance: U.S. Congressman Denny Heck and State Sen. Marko Liias. They are looking to fill the open seat being left by Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib.
In the governor’s primary, Gov. Jay Inslee took 50 percent of the vote; Culp, 17 percent; Freed, almost 9 percent; and Tim Eyman took 6 percent.
For lieutenant governor, Heck took 25 percent and Liias took 18 percent. The nearest Republican was Seattle resident Ann Davison Sattler with nearly 12 percent.
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