Snohomish County awards $100,000 in funding for historic projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2023 – The Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission recently awarded $100,000 in grant funding to nine local cultural heritage preservation projects: “Snohomish County is rich with history, but sometimes our cultural heritage needs extra dollars to help in the completion of the preservation work in our community,” said Gretchen Kaehler, […]
One dead, one injured, in Lynnwood after man shoots alleged car thieves
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 23, 2023—A man staying in a Lynnwood hotel shot two alleged car thieves he said were attempting to steal his truck Tuesday morning, May 23. One individual, a male in his 30’s, has died and the other, a female, has been taken to a nearby hospital after sustaining two gunshot wounds, according […]
Shake Shack is opening a location at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 22, 2023—Shake Shack, the popular New York City-based burger chain, is opening a location at 18800 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood. The opening date, however, has not yet been publicly announced. Last month, Matt Wilson with Chandler Signs on behalf of Shake Shack, applied for a variance associated with sign permits for […]
VIP customers order up to four Boeing Business Jets
GENEVA, May 22, 2023 — Boeing announced today orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9. The company shared the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) […]
Executive Somers announces $8 million for behavioral health projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $8 million to five capital projects that increase behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment capacity. These projects will serve at least 440 new individuals each year, with the capacity to serve thousands, and the majority of projects […]
Lynnwood Council to discuss new regulations for stormwater discharge
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, May 22, to discuss/vote on updating the City of Lynnwood’s Stormwater Regulations (including discharge and flow) LMC 13.40 and LMC 13.45 as required by the Department of Ecology. The Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting will be held in-person, but members […]
Starlink helps locate sunken treasure in Washington waters worth millions
CAPE FLATTERY, Wash., May 21, 2023—Nearly 150 years ago, the SS Pacific and the S/V Orpheus collided off the coast of Cape Flattery in Washington state. While the Orpheus was able to ready lifeboats and make necessary repairs, the SS Pacific was not so fortunate, sinking into the late-night waters killing all but two of […]
Former Lynnwood City Council President running unopposed and on path to retain seat
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2023—Last week incumbent Lynnwood City Councilman and former Council President George Hurst formally announced the kickoff of his reelection campaign for Position 6. At the end of filing week on May 19, it shows Hurst is running unopposed and will most likely be re-elected for another 4-year term in the General […]
Brian Smith appointed VOA of Western Washington President and CEO
EVERETT, Wash., May 21, 2023—The appointment of Brian Smith to President and Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America (VOA) Western Washington provides continuity of leadership for Snohomish County’s leading human services nonprofit. He joined Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) in 2014 as a front-line Behavior Specialist, moved to Senior Director of Disability Services, […]
YMCA of Snohomish County sends largest student delegation to the 76th Youth Legislature
EVERETT, WA. May 21, 2023—Youth delegates from the YMCA of Snohomish County recently attended the 76th Youth Legislature in Olympia, WA, a 4-day conference bringing together students from across Washington state to participate in a mock legislature session. The Snohomish County delegation was the largest in the state, consisting of 48 Youth and Government students […]
