Snohomish County Mourns and Celebrates a Community Trailblazer
EVERETT—Marilyn Jean Quincy, a revered figure in Snohomish County known for her tireless advocacy for Black American heritage and community equality, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Her funeral, held on June 26, 2025, at New Life Everett Church, drew a diverse crowd of mourners, including community leaders, activists, and […]
Western Washington University launches new Multilingual Education Program in Everett
EVERETT—The Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University is launching a new multilingual education program in Snohomish County to address the growing need for educators prepared to work with multilingual students. There are 140,000 multilingual English learners in Washington state, representing 13% of K-12 students. These students speak more than 230 languages, the most […]
Monumental Talks Foundation holds essay contest for high schoolers with generous cash rewards
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Monumental Talks Foundation is holding an essay contest for all Snohomish County high school students with the theme ‘Reflections on 9/11’. Submissions will be open from July 4 through September 5 with generous cash rewards for first, second, and third place winners. The competition is open to grades 9 through 12, and open […]
