Operation Guardian nets 21 arrests in Snohomish County related to exploitation and sexual abuse of children
EDMONDS — Twenty-one individuals were taken into custody in Snohomish County over the last week during a multi-agency operation dubbed “Operation Guardian,” for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting children, the Washington State Patrol announced in a news release Tuesday. Operation Guardian was spearheaded by the WSP’s Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF), a Washington […]
Snohomish County Opens First New Start Center in Edmonds Offering Bridge Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
EDMONDS—Snohomish County’s first New Start Center opened Monday offering bridge housing to help people experiencing homelessness stabilize and connect with services that support long-term housing. “Getting folks in shelter and getting them the support they need is absolutely critical, and that’s what we’re trying to do here,” Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said. “The County […]
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring elected new president of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA — Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The election was conducted by city leaders from across Washington state during the AWC Annual Conference, held June 23-26 in Spokane, Washington. “I am honored to serve as AWC president and to do my part to help Washington’s […]
AG Brown wins federal lawsuit to restore Housing First approach for Continuum of Care funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy of the District of Rhode Island ruled Monday, June 30, that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) violated federal law when it issued notices overhauling funding prioritization for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program—a key federal initiative that provides billions in funding for […]
