Lynnwood hosts Community Recovery Center Open House
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2022 – The City of Lynnwood held an online Open House on the design process of the new Lynnwood Community Recovery Center, February 15. Moderated by Communications and Public Affairs Officer Julie Moore, the panel included Chief of Police Jim Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer for RI International Jamie Sellar, Representative Lauren […]
Sound Transit Board names Brooke Belman as Acting CEO following Peter Rogoff’s May 31 departure
While the Sound Transit Board continues its national search for the agency’s next CEO, it voted unanimously to appoint longtime agency leader Brooke Belman to the role of Acting CEO upon CEO Peter Rogoff’s departure on May 31. “Sound Transit will not miss a beat as Brooke steps forward to lead during the final phase […]
Snohomish County CASA Program announces Champion for Children award winner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 25, 2022 – Peggy Estela, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Snohomish County, is the recipient of the Champion for Children award designating her as volunteer of the year for the Snohomish County CASA Program. Ms. Estela is recognized for being a champion in the lives of abused and […]
Meadowdale High School’s Beth Marriott inducted into 2022 WACA Hall of Fame
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 24, 2022 – The intercom rang at Meadowdale High School a little after 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, asking Beth Marriott, ASB Advisor and Athletic Director, to report to the Great Hall where, little did she know, she would be attending her, surprise, induction into the Washington Activities Coordinators Association (WACA) […]
Liias and Lovick introduce bills to reduce road fatalities
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 24, 2022 – Legislation to increase road safety and decrease traffic fatalities was introduced in the Washington State Senate today. Senate Bill 5982 would lower the blood alcohol limit for operating a motorized vehicle, while Senate Joint Memorial 8010 requests Congress to mandate the use of technology to prompt motorists to conform […]
Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grants Open February 28, 2022
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 22, 2022 – The Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grants open for application on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, and closes on March 25, 2022. The County’s 1% for the Arts Fund will reimburse up to $2,000 in expenses for projects completed by Dec. 31, 2022. Governments and 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies can apply […]
Lynnwood CC discusses wastewater treatment and local crime
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council discussed the need for a Wastewater Treatment reconstruction, as well as the increase in crime, and utility charges at its Work Session February 16. Wastewater Treatment Reconstruction Project Deputy Director Lester Rubstello and Public Works Director Bill Franz led council through major points on the much-needed […]
Lynnwood approves PARC update, emergency proclamation, and Scriber Creek ROW
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved its 2022 PARC plan update, Scriber Creek Trail right-of-way administrative settlement memorandum, and scheduled its first in-person meeting back this year, at their business meeting February 14. Emergency Proclamation After approving past meeting’s minutes, public comments, a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and an unanimous […]
Mukilteo fixes technical difficulties in posting online meetings
MUKILTEO, Wash., February 23, 2022 – After a month of the city of Mukilteo being unable to post video, audio, or agendas of city council online meetings to its website, due to “technical difficulties,” the problem has been resolved. Beginning with the January 18, 2022, meeting, the city was unable to post its city council […]
Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski denied bail, in solitary confinement for trucker convoy protests
ALBERTA, Canada, February 23, 2022 – Calgary pastor, Artur Pawlowski, 48, is currently awaiting trial after being charged with mischief and interrupting the operation of essential infrastructure, both charges related to the trucker convoy protests. According to his lawyer, the pastor remains in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, Fox News reported. Last week, […]
