Lake Stevens going investing in efficiency with Lean Six Sigma
LAKE STEVENS, Wash – Nine city staff members and one Lake Stevens Sewer District employee recently graduated from a Lean Six Sigma training program in order to better serve residents and improve internal processes in the city. The idea was paid for by the city staff’s development budget and coined by Mayor Brett Gailey, in […]
Employment opportunities at Evergreen State Fair
Fair Time Employment Happening Now! Fair Time Employment Happening Now! We are now accepting applications for 2021 Fair time seasonal employment. If you are 16 years old +, enthusiastic and want have fun while earning money, we want you to come be a part of our team. For more information visit our website: evergreenfair.org OR […]
Upcoming Lynnwood Summer Activities
As we move towards the longer days of summer, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation is excited to once again offer summer activities. Join us for an evening at Wilco Park where local non-profit agencies will provide information about their no-cost or low-cost services, resources and programs for you and your family. We’ll have free, fun, safe […]
Rosehill Community Board – Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Mukilteo is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the Rosehill Community Board and Parks & Arts Commission. There are currently 3 regular vacancies, which are three-year terms each, on the Rosehill Community Board. Three Board members’ terms expired May 3rd. The City of Mukilteo is also seeking a student member of the Rosehill Community Board to replace student Margaret Wang, […]
Applications for the Sheriff’s 2021 Citizen’s Academy now open
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office offers a free 12‐week 2021 Citizen’s Academy for residents interested in learning about their local law enforcement. Classes are held Wednesday evenings (6-9:30 p.m.) with two weekend field trips. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Citizen’s Academy program includes classroom training by patrol deputies, detectives and corrections deputies for hands‐on […]
Mass COVID vaccination sites closing in County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Mass COVID vaccination sites are closing after six months and more than 318,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains vital. Vaccine supply has stabilized, demand is down, and other providers such as clinics or pharmacies are in a position to keep up with the need for […]
Take a Self-Compassion Break
According to compassion research expert, Kristin Neff PhD, “Self-compassion involves treating yourself the way you would treat a friend who is having a hard time.” There are three main aspects to Self-Compassion: Self-Kindness vs. Punishment Mindfulness vs. Over Identification Common Humanity vs. Isolation The following practice will help you remember to evoke the three aspects […]
Snohomish County 2022 Hotel-Motel grant cycle is open
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County opens its 2022 annual tourism grant cycle. Applications will be accepted for the 2022 grant cycle from June 28 through September 13, 2021. The 2022 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $475,000. Awards for selected projects that can be completed by December 15, 2022 will begin being […]
Independence Day events
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 4, 2021 – This year’s Independence Day events will be fun packed! Remember to wear sunscreen, stay cool, and enjoy celebrating America’s 245th birthday! New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated […]
Over 100 attend Kartak campaign kick-off at SnoTown Brewery
CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Wash. – Over 100 packed SnoTown Brewery, Tuesday, June 29 for the campaign kick-off of Mayor John Kartak in his re-election bid for the City of Snohomish’s chief executive. Kartak was born in Seattle at the former Northgate Hospital and was raised on a farm just across the valley from Snohomish. He […]
