Marysville Jon Nehring: A leader, a husband, a father

You can’t help but notice his flat-top haircut the first time you meet Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring.  His first ever buzz cut was when he was 15. He said it was out of necessity. If he lets it grow, “It’s a big poof thing. My hair’s a wreck,” he said.  The thing is, the 1950’s […]

West African community held third annual Sukuri Ndogu

LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2022 – The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) held its third annual “Sukuri Ndogu” at the Islamic Center of Puget Sound (ICOPS) on April 2, distributing hundreds of dollars of groceries to West African seniors across the Lynnwood area. Falling on the first day of this year’s Ramadan, Sukuri Ndogu is […]

Mukilteo City Council meeting faces technical issues, meeting rescheduled for April 11

MUKILTEO, Wash., April 5, 2022 – Due to technical difficulties, Mukilteo City Council’s April 4th Regular Meeting was cut short. The new meeting is rescheduled for 6 p.m. April 11, 2022. The Council was set to discuss various business items, including the 2024 Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Contract and a resolution promoting religious freedom. However, after […]

Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce discusses housing crisis

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 6, 2022 – Yesterday, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), chaired by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, reconvened to build upon the five-year plan and continue efforts to ease the housing crisis. HART released its report and five-year plan in January 2020, just as […]