Washington state gets $5.6 million to grow apprenticeship programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 5, 2023—The State of Washington will get more than $5.6 million to improve and expand its Registered Apprenticeship program, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced July 21. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will receive the State Apprenticeship Expansion grant, which was awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. “Last year, […]
New healthcare navigation assistance for low-income immigrant families
EVERETT, Wash., August 5, 2023—Connect Casino Road and Coordinated Care established a new collaboration this year to help immigrant families with low incomes navigate the complicated health insurance and healthcare system here in the US. Once per week, a bilingual Coordinated Care representative is onsite to work with families who are in Connect Casino Road’s […]
Public Input sought on outcomes of supplemental Community Development Block Grant Funds
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 5, 2023—Snohomish County is the lead agency of the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium (Consortium) for receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement grant funds. These federal grants fund efforts to expand economic opportunities, keep people in their homes, and provide services for unhoused […]
Join South County Fire for free pop-up kids camps in August
South County Fire is hosting four free pop-up Kids Fire Camps in southwest Snohomish County during the month of August. Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join in activities such as fire engine tours, firefighter challenge course, relay races and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary; drop […]
