🌱 How the revamped SWIFT Center could reshape daily life in Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Sedro-Woolley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the revamped SWIFT Center could reshape daily life in Sedro-Woolley
- Why Sedro-Woolley’s council just shut down its Arts Commission
- New CFO named at Sedro-Woolley’s Janicki Industries—what it could mean
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Officials gather to discuss projects, goals for SWIFT Center (tri-cityherald.com) — Local and county officials just met in Sedro-Woolley to map out the future of the SWIFT Center, including more trails and a renovated Hub Building as a community gathering space. With construction targeted for 2027–2028, leaders hope the campus will boost workforce development, attract new businesses, and give residents better public access and recreation close to home. 
2. Sedro-Woolley Arts Commission eliminated by City Council (tri-cityherald.com) — Sedro-Woolley’s City Council has voted 4-2 to eliminate the city’s volunteer Arts Commission, shifting arts policy decisions directly to the council while keeping the city’s arts fund intact. Supporters say this will streamline staff time, while opponents argue it undermines civic engagement and cuts off momentum on projects like roundabout beautification.
3. Tech Moves: Expedia names SVP; Microsoft AI leader departs for Uber; ZeroAvia CEO steps down (geekwire.com) — A leadership change at Janicki Industries puts a new chief financial officer in place at the Sedro-Woolley-based aerospace and defense manufacturer, potentially shaping one of the area’s key employers. The broader roundup also tracks executive moves at Expedia, Microsoft, Amazon, ZeroAvia, and other regional tech and aviation companies.
4. WATCH: Sedro-Woolley's Janicki Industries expanding outside of Washington (dailygazette.com) — A major Sedro-Woolley employer, Janicki Industries, is investing $800 million to expand in Great Falls, Montana instead of Washington, citing the state’s difficult business climate and higher costs. Company leaders and Sen. Keith Wagoner of Sedro-Woolley warn that state policies are pushing jobs and future large-scale growth away, even as Janicki keeps its existing local operations.
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