44 Snohomish County arts organizations awarded ArtsFund Community Accelerator grants
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The ArtsFund and Allen Family Philanthropies awarded 44 Snohomish County arts organizations Community Accelerator grants this year totaling nearly $400,000. The grant prioritizes communities with less access to mainstream funding. Its primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities. Since the Community Accelerator Grant program was founded in 2023, it has […]
Firefighters to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Edmonds
Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. Everyone is welcome to attend. The ceremony will be held in front of the 9/11 Memorial built around a 1-ton beam recovered from […]
John Braun: Majority’s massive expansion of sales tax is costly, chaotic and unnecessary
A colleague of mine was recently told by his teen’s drivers-education school to expect a larger bill this fall because of the “crazy tax hikes signed by the governor.” In this case it’s the new law that will force even more businesses in our state to collect sales tax, starting Oct. 1. The person who […]
PUD Helps Customers Receive Free Energy Efficient Appliances
EVERETT—With assistance from the state’s Department of Commerce and $5.3 million in funding, Snohomish County PUD helped more than 1,400 households in Snohomish County and Camano Island receive free energy-efficient appliances. The PUD’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, or HEAR, program provided eligible customers with new washer/dryer sets or combos, efficient induction stovetops and cookware, […]
Lynnwood Police Guild endorses Cho and Mata for City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Guild, the union representing the men and women of the Lynnwood Police Department, has endorsed both Lynnwood City Council candidates for Position 2 — Ki Seung Cho and Isabel Mata. Last week, The Guild endorsed Dio Boucsieguez for Position 1, Bryce Owings for Position 3, and newly appointed councilman Robert Leutwyler for Position 5. Current council members Derica […]
