Wally Webster II and law enforcement recognized for launching youth basketball program

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing Lynnwood community leader Wally Webster, II, and his ACCESS Project’s Cops vs Youth Basketball character building events. In June of 2020, the Edmonds School District discontinued its School Resource Officer position. Since 2022 South Snohomish County has experienced “heartbreaking loss” of young […]

Snohomish County Council recognizes National Treatment Court Month

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing May as National Treatment Court Month. The resolution was introduced and motioned by Councilwoman Megan Dunn and seconded by Councilman Sam Low. Incoming Snohomish County District Court Judge Beth Fraser spoke on behalf of this resolution. “We just want to thank […]

Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, Latina Pioneer in the Washington State Legislature, Dies at 89

EDMONDS [LATINO HERALD]—Former State Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, one of the first Latinas to serve in the Washington State Legislature, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The news has prompted a wave of recognition and respect for her legacy of public service and unwavering commitment to educational and economic equity. Gutiérrez-Kenney was appointed in […]