Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together on November 9
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 3, 2023 – Snohomish County is hosting the 18th annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference on November 9 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new ones to our region is a critical component of the work of the County’s […]
Lynnwood awarded $1.3 million federal grant to revitalize urban forests
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 3, 2023—The City of Lynnwood is receiving $1,308,198 of the Urban and Community Forest Grant for its South Lynnwood Urban Forestry & Stewardship Program. Overall, municipalities in Washington state were awarded a total of $36,365,854 in funding from the grant for 2023. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service awarded more […]
Compass Health breaks ground on Phase II of Broadway Campus Redevelopment project
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EVERETT, Wash., November 3, 2023—Compass Health held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Broadway campus in Everett, Thursday, October 12, to commemorate the start of construction on Phase II of the facility’s redevelopment project—a 72,000 square-foot expansion designed to address Northwest Washington’s increasing need for behavioral health services. When the project reaches completion in Summer 2025, […]
Thousands attend first Ruthless Ryderz Trunk or Treat at Alderwood Mall
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 3, 2023—More than 4,000 children and parents participated in the first Trunk or Treat event at the Alderwood Mall by the Ruthless Ryderz Foundation on October 28. The event was sponsored by the City of Lynnwood and the Verdant Health Commission. “This event demonstrated the power of a community coming together to […]
Port of Everett holds Open House updating the public on Mukilteo waterfront redevelopment
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MUKILTEO, Wash., November 2, 2023—The Port of Everett and Mukilteo city staff held an open house at Rosehill Community Center, Wednesday, November 1, to update the public on the latest happenings with waterfront development planning and offer the chance to weigh in on early artist renderings showcasing what the future of the Mukilteo waterfront could […]
John DeRousse, appointed as new Everett Police Chief
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EVERETT, Wash., November 2, 2023—Deputy Chief John DeRousse was sworn in as the new Police Chief for the Everett Police Department during the City Council Meeting on Monday succeeding Dan Templeman who announced his retirement on September 27. “I’ve seen John’s leadership in action over the last several years and have been genuinely impressed,” said […]
Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words
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Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]
Community Transit announces executive team appointments
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Snohomish County, Wash., November 1, 2023—Community Transit veterans Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley will play key roles on the agency’s Executive Leadership Team following appointments announced October 3 by CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. Behee will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Cauley as Chief Planning and Development Officer. “Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley’s deep and proven […]
Letter-to-Editor: Retain Judge Miquel Duran
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We write this letter to support Judge Miguel Duran as he seeks to retain his position as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Pos. 16. Judge Duran has proven himself to fairly and thoughtfully decide the matters that come before him. His years of criminal and civil practice prior to joining the bench provide the framework […]
Letter-to-Editor: Why We Need To Vote For Jim Smith
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As a concerned resident of Lynnwood who has lived here for several years, I can’t stress enough the importance of experienced and committed leadership in our community, especially in turbulent times; this is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Smith for reelection to the Lynnwood City Council. Jim’s Stance on Public Safety:Jim Smith’s 27 years of […]