Edmonds School District to close all schools Monday, March 16 through at least Friday, April 10, 2020.
From Edmonds School District Wednesday, March 11, 2020 – 8:50 p.m. Dear Edmonds School District families, I know the past two weeks have been stressful for many in our community because of the continued spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’ve now come to the point, with the guidance of local and state health officials, county executives […]
Hundreds converge at Capitol building over legislature’s sex education bill
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service Protesters urge governor to veto Senate Bill 5395 Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections Despite the governor’s warning to avoid crowds in the wake of the coronavirus, hundreds of concerned parents and residents converged on the Capitol Wednesday to protest Saturday’s […]
Edmonds Judge Linda Coburn announces candidacy for Washington Court of Appeals
By Committee to Elect Judge Coburn Judge Linda Coburn, who has served as the Edmonds Municipal Court Judge since 2015, has announced her candidacy for a seat on Washington’s Court of Appeals. The position, which has a 6-year term, becomes open for election this year as Judge J. Robert Leach has announced he will not […]
COVID-19 Lynnwood Recreation Center Programming Update
By Julie Moore | City of Lynnwood Lynnwood Officials continue to monitor the quickly evolving situation regarding coronavirus/COVID-19. The safety of our Lynnwood community members is a top priority for us, but we also understand the important role that fitness plays in the overall wellness of our community. We have made the decision to make […]
Responding to Evolving Family Needs in the Time of COVID-19
By Rebecca Mauldin | ChildStrive • ChildStrive shares early childhood development and education expertise digitally • Activity and Care Kits are being assembled and dispersed to vulnerable families • There have been no reported ChildStrive COVID-19 cases with staff or clients at this time Everett, WA, March 10, 2020 — With so much unknown about […]
New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles and domestic worker treatment
By Leona Vaughn | WNPA News Service HB 2567 prohibits warrantless arrests within one mile of a court facility HB 2602 includes certain hair textures in laws against racial discrimination HB 2511 protects domestic workers from discrimination Several bills poised to become signed into law this session would directly affect many Washington residents. House Bill […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to COVID-19
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus. Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state. […]
Update: Edmonds School District and COVID-19
By Superintendent Dr. Kristine McDuffy | Edmonds School District The governor made announcements this morning during a live news conference that will have unprecedented effects on our school communities. After prohibiting gatherings of 250 people or more, Gov. Jay Inslee then asked all school districts in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to immediately plan for […]
Fourth annual STEP UP: Moving racial equity forward conference
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) is hosting its 4th annual STEP UP: Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference: Friday July 24, 2020 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Lynnwood Convention Center Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-up-2020-moving-racial-equity-forward-conference-tickets-92379711203 Conference Information: https://stepupconference.org/ STEP UP has become an integral day for LSC to continue building the capacity of our leaders and communities, and support change […]
