Lynnwood’s Habesha Community Center celebrates Genna, Ethiopian Christmas
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 19, 2022 – Ethiopian and Eritrean communities throughout Lynnwood gathered together on Friday, January 7 to celebrate Genna – Ethiopian Christmas. As the Ethiopian calendar months are different than the states’, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church considers January 7 the day of Jesus’ birth and therefore the day for major religious activity. Habesha […]
Most Latinos say the term ‘Latinx’ is anglicizing and disrespectful
Over the decades, many pan-ethnic labels describing those who trace their roots to Spain or Latin America have been introduced. Recently Latinx, a new, gender-neutral, pan-ethnic label, has emerged as an alternative used by media outlets, corporations, governments, and universities coinciding with a global movement to introduce gender-neutral nouns and pronouns into languages whose grammar […]
Snohomish County awarded $16.7M grant to expand broadband access
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 19, 2022 – The Washington State Broadband Office today announced funding for 13 construction projects that will deliver reliable, high-speed internet access in 14 communities when completed. The $145 million in Broadband Infrastructure Acceleration grants move Washington another step closer to its ambitious goal of connecting all residents of the state […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Mukilteo CC selects final four vacancy candidates and talks Outreach and Grants
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 19, 2022 – During the Mukilteo City Council January 18th Special Meeting, council members discussed its Community Outreach Engagement Plan, selected four vacancy candidates to move on to the next step in filling the vacant city council seat, and discussed at length the Community Grant Proposal dispute that was made during its […]
District Republicans pass resolution supporting Sutherland
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 18, 2022 – Yesterday at its regular business meeting, Republican Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of the 39th Legislative District voted 9-7 passing a resolution formally requesting Snohomish County Councilman Sam Low (District 4) to withdraw his bid for Washington state Representative Position 1 against incumbent Rep. Robert J. Sutherland. However, some […]
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Performance Audit Committee
EVERETT, Wash., January 18, 2022 – Snohomish County Performance Audit Committee (PAC) is represented by citizens who are nominated by county councilmembers to represent their districts and also nominated by the County Executive to serve as members at large. The PAC advises and reviews department audits by assisting in identifying objectives, ensuring that audit methodology […]
Ki Seung Cho named President of the Korean Sports Association of Washington State
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 18, 2022 – This month, the election commission of the Korean Sports Association of Washington state appointed Ki Seung Cho as its President. He had previously served as vice president and is honored to step into his new role. The Korean Sports Association president serves as an ambassador promoting the unity of […]
Bill to criminalize “false election” political speech introduced
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Governor Jay Inslee’s new political speech bill, SB 5843, making it a gross misdemeanor for elected officials or candidates to “willfully lie” regarding the election process and results, underwent its first reading Thursday, January 13, at the Senate level. Inslee first announced he would support this legislation at a […]
Proposed bill would require early childhood education enrollment by age 5
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Early childhood education is so critical to student success that now some educators are pushing for enrollment in school by age five. Currently, Washington parents are allowed enrollment for their child with the local school system until age eight. If Senate Bill 5537 passes, they’ll be the last in the […]
