Evergreen State Fair Announces 2022 Fair Honoree, Kathy VanBuskirk
Monroe, Wash., August 6, 2022 – Each year, The Evergreen State Fair honors an individual or family who has contributed significant personal time and energy toward the improvement and betterment of the annual fair. This year, the Evergreen State Fair recognizes and celebrates the dedication of Kathy VanBuskirk, 4-H Equestrian leader. Kathy was recognized in […]
County invests over $9 million in Shelter and Behavioral Health Projects
Snohomish County, Wash., August 4, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $9.6 million in new investment projects through the Shelter & Behavioral Health Partnership Program. This new matching program seeks to leverage federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars through collaborations with cities. In total, Snohomish County partnered with nine cities on 11 […]
Everett Police looking for alleged lemonade thief
EVERETT, Wash., August 4, 2022 — Everett Police need your help in the identification and eventual arrest of a male suspect who allegedly paid for lemonade with a counterfeit 100-dollar bill who then demanded exact change back. Below is a copy of the post from the Everett Police Department of the incident. Can you identify […]
Two Vacancies on the Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, August 4, 2022—Do you love parks, trails, open spaces and great places to recreate? Are you passionate about recreation or interested in how parks, trails and other recreation facilities are planned, designed, built and operated? Then this may be a great opportunity for you! There are currently two vacancies on the Snohomish County […]
USPS to Host Career Fair at the Everett Library
EVERETT, Wash., August 4, 2022 – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hosting a career fair at the Everett Library to fill openings for carriers and clerks. When: August 5 10 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.Where: Everett Library located at 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA, 98204. To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be on-site […]
Eric Beckman named to lead Sound Transit’s Portfolio Services Office
Sound Transit today announced its appointment of agency veteran Eric Beckman as Portfolio Services Office Executive Director, a key role for guiding the agency’s successful project delivery. The Portfolio Services Office (PSO) is focused on maintaining key project delivery functions and standards that support the agency in efficiently building, activating, and operating a safe, high-quality […]
Rep. Lauren Davis clears the air on CRC misinformation
LYNNWOOD, August 3, 2022 – At last week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting Monday, July 25, council voted to approve a construction contract for its new Community Recovery Center (CRC) after being met by a slew of opposing public comments. Councilwoman Shannon Sessions responded to the opposition stating the CRC was recommended by behavioral health […]
Democratic candidates dominate initial election results across Washington
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 3, 2022 – Despite record inflation, rising crime and increasing geopolitical tensions, initial election results show Democratic candidates overwhelmingly dominate races across Washington state. Trump-backed congressional candidates failed to advance to the General Election. To view the latest 2022 Primary Election results, click here. In a tweet last night, Tina Podlodowski, […]
A Q&A with Mill Creek Public Works Director
MILL CREEK, August 2, 2022 – Despite COVID, and other challenges, the Mill Creek Public Works Department had a busy year in 2021 with much more in the works through 2022. Lynnwood Times Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down with Mill Creek Public Works Director Mike Todd to discuss some of the accomplishments, of his department […]
Summer Meltdown music festival returns at new Snohomish venue
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 2, 2022 – After a pandemic-induced two-year break, the Summer Meltdown music festival returned for its 20th year, July 28 through July 31, at a brand-new venue – on private property near Snohomish’s gorgeous Sky Meadows Park. The 150-acre plot of land, lined with 4-miles of riverfront property along the Skykomish River, […]
