Annual Stuff-a-Bus event returns to Everett Fred Meyer
EVERETT, Wash., December 11, 2023—The Silver Lake area Fred Meyer store successfully wrapped up its annual Stuff-A-Bus Food and Toy drive on Sunday, December 10, in partnership with Everett Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883), and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW). For three weekends after Thanksgiving Day shoppers had the opportunity to […]
This Chanukah, let your inner oil burst into a flame of mitzvah
LYNNWOOD, Wash, December 11, 2023—Residents throughout Snohomish County attended Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday in celebration of Chanukah and in remembrance of the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas against Southern Israel. “It is important tonight to start with a thanks and an […]
Mukilteo to host Public Hearing on sign code impacting political and businesses signs
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 10, 2023—The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve both Community Support Grant recommendations and Co-Sponsorship Grant awards for 2024, the 2023 Budget amendments, and then will hold a Public Hearing on the City’s sign code at a Special Meeting 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 11. This meeting will be held both […]
Three South County Fire Commissioners Sworn In
EVERETT, Wash., December 8, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County […]
Emergency Proclamation issued for Snohomish County Flooding
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 7, 2023—Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in Snohomish County, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services, and private and public properties. In response, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023. “Many families, businesses, and communities have […]
Community gathers for World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary of remembrance
EVERETT, Wash., December 6, 2023—A couple dozen community members gathered at Lifelong Everett on World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary, December 1, to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS while honoring the lives that have been, and continue to be, affected by the epidemic. The event featured refreshments, interactive activities, mingling, entertainment, personal stories about HIV, […]
The Secretary-General letter to the President of Security Council invoking Article 99 of the United Nations Charter
NEW YORK CITY, NY, December 6, 2023—In a rare more and the first time under his tenure, United Nations Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter urging the Security Council for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to avert a catastrophe in Gaza. “The parties to the conflict — and, indeed, the international community — […]
Washington public school enrollment climbs by nearly 2,000 students
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 6, 2023—Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that enrollment in the Washington public school system this fall has climbed by nearly 2,000 students when compared to fall of last school year. Approximately 1,092,977 students were enrolled at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. The largest increases over […]
Lynnwood Chick-Fil-A rolls out 12 Days of Christmas and Cookies with Santa Cow
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 6, 2023—Lynnwood’s Highway 99 and 196th Street Chick-fil-A location rolled out its 12 Days of Christmas special this Monday, December 4, that rewards app users with one free item a day from Monday, December 11, until Saturday December 23. All that’s required of guests is to download the Chick-fil-A app on their […]
Representative Kelly Chambers announces bid for Pierce County Executive
SUMNER, Wash., December 6, 2023—Representative Kelly Chambers (R-Puyallup) surrounded by almost 200 supporters announced her bid to for Peirce County Executive on December 5 at The Hansen Place. Gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert introduced Chambers who has the endorsement of current Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier (R). Chambers is a lifelong resident of Pierce County and […]
