No notification, no opt-out: ‘Queer Kid Stuff’ video sparks Parental Rights battle at Martha Lake Elementary
LYNNWOOD — A Lynnwood mother has withdrawn her four children from Martha Lake Elementary School in the Edmonds School District after learning that her fourth-grade daughter participated in a Pride-themed lesson during music class without prior parental notification or an opportunity to opt out. Maria Varchetto said her daughter returned home upset near the end […]
Harborstone Credit Union cuts ribbon on Lynnwood branch, celebrates with $1,500 donation to Boys and Girls Club
LYNNWOOD—Harborstone Credit Union opened its first ever Lynnwood branch Wednesday, August 5, offering a new, community-focused financial institution for residents. Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony was celebrated with music by DJ Mighty Duck, delicious Mexican food provided by AzteCalli, a raffle, giveaways, and activities. Last year Harborstone and Community 1st Credit Unions officially completed its merger, […]
Snohomish County opens Hotel-Motel Grant Cycle for tourism activities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for the 2027 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County, particularly overnight stays. […]
New Summer event at the Port of Everett helps teens explore maritime careers
EVERETT – One Pacific Northwest tall ship is helping local teenagers discover the many maritime careers available right here in the Puget Sound region. On Friday, Aug. 7, an innovative partnership between nonprofit Sound Experience, the Port of Everett, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County will bring approximately 45 teens to the […]
WildStyle Gym, attempts to ‘save the whales’ one kickbox challenge at a time
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish-based fitness and kickboxing academy WildStyle Gym has decided to do its part in saving the whales of Puget Sound with its ‘Little Ripples Make Big Waves’ fitness challenge. Since 2016 the Eastern North Pacific’s gray whale population has dropped by almost half, falling from a peak of about 27,000 down to roughly […]
Kenmore man, 21, dies in multi-vehicle crash on I-5 near Everett Mall Way
EVERETT — A 21-year-old Kenmore man died Tuesday when the motorcycle he was riding struck several vehicles on southbound Interstate 5 near Everett Mall Way, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced. WSP listed the cause of the collision as speed, and it was unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Blake W Frenick was pronounced […]
