Lynnwood honors Jim Smith’s legacy of public service and music
LYNNWOOD—More than 100 community members, family, and colleagues gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood on Saturday, April 18, to celebrate the life of former Lynnwood City Councilman Jim Smith, honoring his remarkable legacy and lifelong dedication to public service. The remembrance was facilitated by Pastor Hector Garfias-Toledo, and feature music, a photograph slideshow, and […]
Washington becomes first state to implement 988 suicide and crisis lifeline in state prisons
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), has made the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available to incarcerated individuals who can now dial “988” from phones and tablets at all state prison facilities. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and two of the […]
Inaugural K-Fair connects Korean Community with Snohomish County employers
LYNNWOOD—Nearly 300 people attended the first K-Fair Job Fair on Saturday, May 2, at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that connected the Korean American community and other job seekers with employment opportunities in Snohomish County. “As the first ever job fair hosted by GSKA and the broader Korean community, not only equity achieved for both employers […]
John Braun commentary: To get our state back on the right track, the choice is clear
It has been a privilege to have this space week after week to alert readers about important public-policy issues facing our beautiful state and how the Republican members of our state Senate are responding to them. Now that I have filed as a candidate for public office, this is my last commentary before the November […]
Reform UK surges in local elections, PM Starmer rejects calls to resign
LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered a historic defeat in this week’s local elections, losing nearly 1,500 council seats across England while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party made dramatic gains, capturing more than 1,450 seats and control of multiple local authorities. “We’ve been so used to thinking about politics in terms of […]
Where to observe Memorial Day this year in Snohomish County
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year’s Memorial Day 2026 will occur on Monday, May 25. Below is a list of ceremonies held throughout Snohomish County this year. It should also be noted that […]
Ports of Everett and South Whidbey to Launch Passenger Ferry Service this Summer
EVERETT—All aboard! The Port of Everett, Port of South Whidbey and Hat Island Community Association have partnered up to launch Harbor Hopper – a new summer pilot program offering the first-ever seasonal passenger-only ferry connection between Everett and Langley, Wash. starting June 4. The Harbor Hopper, made possible in part by Community Connector sponsor Whidbey Telecom, provides […]
