Mukilteo celebrates the opening of Harbour Reach Corridor
MUKILTEO, Wash. June 26, 2021 – Hundreds gathered on a hot and sunny Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Harbour Reach Corridor Project connecting Harbour Pointe Boulevard and Beverly Park Road. The Harbour Reach Corridor Project was funded by $15.1 million of Connecting Washington Funds, $2.3 million in Washington State Transportation Improvement Board funding, […]
Hazard pay mandated for County grocery workers
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 25, 2021 – At a public hearing on June 23, the County Council passed Ordinance 21-034, by a vote of 3-2, mandating grocery stores across unincorporated Snohomish County to pay its workers $4/hr. hazard pay. However, the pay will be capped at $1,250 per employee. Councilmembers Stephanie Wright, Jared Mead, and […]
Concerns that City Council may have violated procedures during HAP vote
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 25, 2021 – Councilman Bob Champion addressed the Mukilteo City Council at its June 21 Business Meeting, with concerns that their vote on the Housing Action Plan (HAP) was a violation of democratic procedure given the motion to vote was made before the council had the opportunity to discuss. Councilman Bob Champion’s […]
Spruce Elementary groundbreaking ceremony celebrated
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 25, 2021 – The Edmonds School District, parents and architects celebrated the start of Phase 2 construction of Spruce Elementary on Wednesday, June 23. The school held Closing and Groundbreaking ceremonies to commemorate the former building’s closing and demolition and the start of the new building’s construction, which was funded through the […]
Welcome to the Real World Class of 2021
EDMONDS, Wash. – Commencement is a word that means ‘to begin’ and on June 19, and June 20, the 2021 graduating classes of Meadowdale High School and Lynnwood High School celebrated their commencement into the real world of adulthood at Edmonds Stadium. Over the last year, from quarantines and state-wide shutdowns, remote learning and civil […]
Inslee announces eviction moratorium “bridge”
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 24, 2021 – Gov. Jay Inslee announced a “bridge” proclamation today between the eviction moratorium and the housing stability programs put in place by the Legislature. The bridge is effective July 1 through September 30. More than $650 million of federal relief dollars allocated to assist renters is predicted to be available […]
Trinity Education Foundation – seminary scholarship
We are honored to announce the recipients of the Trinity Seminary Scholarship for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Chosen from more than 30 applications, three exceptional students will receive a scholarship thanks to your continued support and investment in their lives. The Trinity Education Foundation offers a Seminary Scholarship in keeping with the purpose and history […]
Burning ban in Snohomish County
Everett, Snohomish County—Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal announced an outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County that goes into effect Friday, June 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. This restriction bans outdoor burning, except for recreational fires. Recreational fires are less […]
Lynnwood’s annual National Night Out
The Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” celebration for 2021 is scheduled to happen all across America on Tuesday evening, August 3. During National Night Out (NNO) residents turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and go out to meet their neighbors in the name of crime prevention. In 2020, more than 16,000 communities […]
Free “Fireworks Ban” yard signs available from South County Fire
Residents of South County Fire’s service area can order free fireworks ban yard signs online at www.southsnofire.org/fireworks. The deadline for orders is June 28, 9 a.m. Fireworks use is banned throughout southwest Snohomish County. Signs are available while supplies last for residents of the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated communities […]
