Parents urged to take precautions to prevent window falls
EVERETT, Wash., September 10, 2021 — South County Fire is urging parents and caregivers of young children to take precautions as injuries from child window falls are nearing record-setting levels in Snohomish County. “At least 10 window falls have occurred in Snohomish County since April – including three in the last week,” said Wendy Burchill, […]
Superintendent Reykdal and vaccine mandate exemptions
As the mandate requires employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated or face termination, many are looking for other options. Brandi Kruse from Q13 News recently interviewed Supt. Chris Reykdal about vaccine exemptions for public education employees. When asked if he knew how many state school employees are unvaccinated, Reykdal explained that “the individual […]
One-on-One with State Rep. Lauren Davis: Lynnwood’s Community Justice Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash, September 10, 2021 — Rep. Lauren Davis (Lynnwood) has worked tirelessly with the Recovery Center task force over the last five weeks. The task force, established by Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, was charged with reexamining the Community Justice Center’s (CJC) programs and purpose. In collaboration with her fellow co-chair Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson […]
Snohomish County announces life-saving PulsePoint app
On Tuesday, September 14, Snohomish County fire agencies, Snohomish County 911 and the Medic One Foundation will announce the launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app designed to save lives. PulsePoint alerts community members to a sudden cardiac arrest nearby, empowering CPR-trained residents to take action before first responders arrive. What News conference announcing the […]
Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board has two openings
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2021 – The Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Advisory Board serves in a consultative capacity to make recommendations for uses of lodging funds assessed under Snohomish County Code Chapter 4.118. Applications are now being accepted for the two open Lodging Member seats, one At-Large and one for Snohomish County […]
Public is invited to a Women as Leaders zoom event
“Women as Leaders: How and Why They Take the Reins,” featuring April Berg, WA State legislator for the 44th District. The talk is via Zoom and sponsored by the Edmonds SnoKing branch of the AAUW. Non-members who wish to attend this program can email us- aauw.esk@gmail.com for the Zoom link. The event is free. When: […]
Community Justice Center to decrease jail beds and increase care
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 9, 2021 — The Lynnwood City Council held a work session Tuesday night to update the public on the latest developments of the Justice Center Project Task Force. The vote to award the construction contract of the $69 million Community Justice Center (CJC) to FORMA Construction Company was delayed until September 13 […]
LPD: Infrared tech captures felon
In Lynnwood, crime rose 3.8 percent in the last week of August for a total of 108 reported incidents. Major crimes reported to the Lynnwood Police Department were domestic assault, theft and hit and run. You can run, but you can’t hide! A suspect that fled was captured after LPD used the technology of a […]
LSPD: Man goes missing after $25,000 windfall
For the last week of August, 24 crimes were reported to the Lake Stevens Police Department, 6 crimes less than the previous week. This is the lowest rate for crimes in Lake Stevens for the summer of 2021. The crimes were sex offenses, theft, and various misdemeanors. A man goes missing after receiving $25,000 A […]
Mural Project Edmonds celebrates ties with Hekinan, Japan
Edmonds, WA, September 8, 2021 – If you are anywhere near 4th Ave North this week you’ll have the privilege of seeing muralist Shogo Ota in action as he installs Mural Project Edmonds’ (MPE’s) latest mural. This mural, reminiscent of the Japanese woodblock prints that are a unique Japanese art form, is in recognition of […]
