Snohomish County residents brace for 0.1% sales tax increase April 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY., Wash., March 22, 2022 – With just days until Snohomish County raises its local sales and use tax to fund affordable housing and behavioral health programs, is now the right time for an increase while the nation is experiencing a 40-year high consumer inflation? Beginning April 1, one tenth of one percent – […]
Lynnwood man wins $2.4 million jackpot at Tulalip Casino Resort
TULALIP, Wash. (March 21, 2022) – A Lynnwood man scored big at the Tulalip Resort Casino with its largest-ever jackpot of $2,369,748.95 shortly after midnight on March 20, easily eclipsing the resort casino’s previous jackpot record of $1,101,976.12. The new $2.4 million jackpot record is the largest known slot machine win at any casino in state history. […]
The necessity and unfortunate failures of fact-checkers
January 1, 2022, not only ushered in the new year but also marked the 39th anniversary of the creation of the internet. And with Myspace and Facebook launching in the early 2000s, it’ll soon be 20 years since social media became a part of everyday life for the majority of Americans. But the internet’s ever-present […]
Mindfulness: Mental well-being
We have far more impact on our own mental wellness than we may have been told. Every day, we can make choices to create who we want to become. Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera, offers these ways to begin to create mental well-being: Place boundaries, honor your limits, say “no” to things that cause resentment Keep […]
Art+Business course coming to Edmonds on April 2
Attorney Sarah Jordan, owner of Jordan Law Firm pllc (www.jordanlawfirmpllc.com), will soon offer a new online course called Art+Business: Business Basics to Keep You Creative. The one-hour online format is based on her popular free Wills Workshops, which provide the public valuable real-time information about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning topics. […]
March 21: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, March 20, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 regular WORK SESSION, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss on the following agenda items: Discussion: Allocation of ARPA Funds Community Fair in July 2022 Link to Agenda and Agenda Packet. Lynnwood City Council meeting Time and Location This meeting will be held electronically by Zoom. The […]
A break in the rainy weather expected on Tuesday throughout Snohomish County this week
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 20, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts rain for Snohomish County this week until Monday and resuming on Wednesday for the rest of the week. Daily temperatures will be warmer this week and are expected to fluctuate between 42°F to 61°F. Tuesday is expected to be rain free with a high of 61°F. For Last […]
March 21: Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 20, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 regular BUSINESS MEETING, the Mukilteo City Council will vote/discuss the items listed below: Amendment to Council Rule 4, Item A -Agenda Planning Committee All matters to be presented to the City Council at its regular meetings are reviewed by the Agenda Planning Committee. […]
Fifteen Snohomish County youths graduate from Sheriff Fortney’s LEAD the Way program
EVERETT, Wash., March 19, 2022 – On Wednesday, the second session of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s LEAD the Way program concluded with a graduation ceremony. The program’s goal is to provide Leadership, Encouragement, and Direction (LEAD) for youth in the county who may be involved in the criminal justice system or at a crossroads in […]
Sound Transit secures $15.9 million in new federal funding
SEATTLE, Wash., March 19, 2022 – Sound Transit will receive $15.9 million in new federal funding for Stride bus rapid transit investments on south I-405 that will dramatically improve bus service for the region’s residents. The funding includes: A $12.9 million competitive Federal Transit Administration grant secured with support from Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria […]
