Seeking public comment on $6M Draft Housing and Community Development Plan

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Snohomish County released a draft affordable housing and community development plan for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium that proposes spending over $6 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need. The Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan is available for […]

Edmonds Police Officer violently killed in Las Vegas

ARTICLE UPDATE [4:28 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022] Added statements from County Executive Dave Somers and Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson. EDMONDS, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Today, the Edmonds Police Department announces the loss of Officer Tyler Steffins who died on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Officer Steffins was off-duty in Las Vegas, NV when he was […]

$5 million bail set for alleged cop killer

EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Everett District Court Judge Tam Bui set bail at $5 million for alleged cop killer, Richard James Rotter. He is facing a life sentence for the charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, 1st degree murder and 2nd degree murder. Capital punishment in the state of Washington was abolished […]

Stories from Esther’s Place: A refuge for women in Snohomish County

EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Esther’s Place is a resource center for women and children in Snohomish County where individuals in need can connect to resources ranging from rehabilitation programs to life skills classes. Whether it be homelessness, addiction, mental illness, or all of the above, the resource center embraces women whatever their situation […]

Mindfulness: When it Rains

I’m a lover of petrichor; the smell of rain on dry earth.  There’s nothing better, and it’s a good thing living here in the great Pacific Northwest. There are also times that are not so inspiring to our senses. Difficult emotions, limiting beliefs or situations can feel overwhelming. The rain comes down too hard.  It’s […]