Two-week overdose spike from street drugs within Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., August 24, 2022—Between July 26 and August 8, 2022, a two-week period, Snohomish County first responders were called to 40 known or suspected overdose incidents involving street or prescription drugs, some of which some ended in death. In comparison, records reflect that medical and law enforcement crews responded to 10 suspected or confirmed […]
Lynnwood historian appointed to the Snohomish County Historical Commission
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 24, 2022—Today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Cheri Ryan to the Snohomish County Historical Commission. The Commission consists of nine members: one member from each Council district and four at-large members. Terms are for three years. “Cheri Ryan will make a terrific addition to the Snohomish County Historic […]
Snohomish County seeks contractor for revised Strategic Tourism Plan
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. August 24, 2021 – Snohomish County is seeking a contractor to help collaborate on a four-year Strategic Tourism Plan. The Strategic Tourism Plan (STP) provides the county with a clear marketing strategy and management structure to grow and optimize sustainable tourism within Snohomish County. The updated STP will build upon the existing […]
15 displaced but no injuries in apartment fire, arson suspected
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 24, 2022—No one was injured in a two-alarm fire at Trinity Place Apartments in Lynnwood Monday night/early Tuesday morning. Callers to 911 reported a car on fire in a carport at the Trinity Place Apartments in the 19300 block of 46th Ave. W. at 12:18 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. When police and […]
Free Meet the Artist Reception in Lynnwood on September 14
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 24, 2022—On Wednesday evening, September 14, the Lynnwood Convention Center will be hosting a free Meet the Artists Reception from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will browse the exhibit, meet the artists behind all the beautiful pieces, and enjoy complimentary in-house appetizers and a cash bar. The 57 pieces of artwork of 13 talented […]
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…No! It’s the return of Emerald City Comic Con
SEATTLE, Washington, August 24, 2022—Snohomies traveling to downtown Seattle last weekend may have noticed the streets flooded with costumed heroes like Spider-Man and Thor but don’t be alarmed! – the Avengers weren’t visiting the Emerald City to defend it against the Kang Dynasty – nor was their latest movie being filmed here – it was […]
Snohomish Health District Board Special Meeting, Two-Day retreat
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 23, 2022—The Board of Health will hold a special meeting for a two-day retreat August 25 and 26 at Swinomish Yacht Club in La Conner. The full board packet for the meeting is available online, and the agenda for the meeting is as follows: Call to Order Thursday, August 25 […]
Jose Reynoso named as Chief Information Officer of CHC
EVERETT, Wash., August 23, 2022—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is excited to welcome Jose Reynoso as its Chief Information Officer. He has over 13 years of healthcare information technology experience, including ten years working in Community Health Centers. “Jose’s knowledge, skills, and abilities leading technology teams in the Community Health Center environment bring […]
Live out your medieval fantasies at Washington’s Midsummer Renaissance Faire
BONNEY LAKE, Wash., August 23, 2022—Deep in the fields of Bonney Lake, Washington, rests the town of Merriwick: a town of merchants, jesters, knights, and royal court spending their days at the tournament arena watching jousters fight to become the day’s champion. In many ways, you could say Merriwick is stuck in time – the […]
Biden to announce student loan debt forgiveness Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 23, 2022 – A report from The Hill today indicates that President Joe Biden may soon fulfill his campaign promise to cancel student loan debt with an announcement as early as tomorrow. For over a year, high-ranking Democrats have been urging Biden to forgive student loan debt. The exact amount he will […]
