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Council considers sensitivity training after investigation falls flat

racial discrimination

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 27, 2022—Yesterday, the Lynnwood City Council commenced the 2023 biennium budget process and decided to take sensitivity training workshops after allegations of racial and sexual discrimination by two staff members. All councilmembers were present for the meeting. Will Cena, Information Technology Director for the City of Lynnwood, presented the recent accomplishments of […]

Applicants sought for Housing and Community Development projects

housing project grants

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 26, 2022—Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations and government agencies to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, and operating and maintenance projects. An estimated $2 million in federal funds is anticipated to be available for the 2023 program year, which begins […]

CWU partners with Edmonds College to streamline public health degree

public health degree

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Central Washington University has established an articulation agreement with Edmonds College (EC) designed to streamline the transfer process between the Pre-Nursing associate’s degree at EC and the Public Health bachelor’s degree at CWU. The initiative gained traction in response to growing demand in the public health field, according to CWU Executive Director […]

Register for 5K & Futsal Tournament by Sept 30

Futsal Tournament

Proudly presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s 14th annual Celebrate Schools 5K and NEW Futsal tournament is happening October 1, 2022! Register now through September 30th! Form a team or run alone. Students in grades K-8 can join a futsal team! School teams keep money collected for their classroom […]

Mindful Mondays: When it rains

minfulness

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 […]

Happy Rosh Hashanah: L’Shana Tovah tikatevu!

Rosh Hashanah

This year’s Rosh Hashanah marks the start of year 5783 in the Hebrew calendar. “Rosh Hashanah” means “head of the year” in Hebrew and marks the beginning of the civil year – a time for looking forward to a new year with anticipation and reflecting on the past year to improve for the upcoming year. […]

Honoring Gold Star Mother’s Day

Gold Star Mother’s Day

Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed on the last Sunday in September, which is today, September 25, 2022. Gold Star Mother’s Day recognizes and honors those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. Each year the members of American Gold Star Mothers gathers in Washington, D.C. […]

Snohomish County Weather: Clear skies, showers on Wednesday

Snohomish County Weather

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, September 25, 2022—The National Weather Service forecasts beautiful weather throughout Snohomish County with a slight chance of showers on Wednesday. Expect a slight breeze coming from the northwest ranging from 5-7 mph. Daily temperatures will be temperate this week fluctuating between a low of 54°F in the evenings to 73°F in the afternoons. Upcoming Weather […]

OSPI submits $6.5 billion biennial budget for 2023 Legislative Session

ospi biennium budget

OLYMPIA, Wash., September 23, 2022 — At the center of Superintendent Reykdal’s budget priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session is an unwavering commitment to supporting all of Washington’s learners with a K–12 public education that is geared toward their interests, prepares them to serve as tomorrow’s leaders, and allows them to thrive as themselves. “Over the past […]

Salish Sun Taqueria Bar & Burgers opens at Tulalip Resort Casino

tulalip salish sun

TULALIP, Wash. (September 23, 2022) – A fiesta for the tastebuds is coming to Tulalip Resort Casino with the opening of Salish Sun Taqueria, Bar & Burgers, the resort casino’s newest casual dining attraction opening Friday, September 23. For guests 21 and over, the casino’s newest dining venue will serve south-of-the-border influenced dishes, signature burgers […]

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