Volunteers of America Western Washington announces leadership transition
EVERETT — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced on Friday, June 26, that Chief Executive Officer Brian Smith will depart the organization effective July 10, 2026, to become Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies in Wyoming. Smith has dedicated the past 12 years to serving Western Washington communities through a variety […]
Volunteers of America presented with $1 million for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 31, 2022—The executive team from Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) along with members of Lutheran Trinity Church, and the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee, were presented with a generous $1 million check from Stephanie Wright on Monday in her last official act, concluding 12 years of service on the Snohomish County […]
America 250 Pancake Breakfast in Lynnwood a success
LYNNWOOD—Over 100 attend an America 250 Pancake Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, at Open Door Baptist Church (17014 44th Ave W, Lynnwood). The event was sponsored by Sno-King Chapter 82, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Heroes’ Café, City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, and Lynnwood Elks Lodge #2171. “So, this is a great event,” Mayor […]
Record crowds attend Everett America 250 Independence Day Parade
EVERETT—Everett Fourth of July Parade marking America’s 250th Independence Day drew at least 15,000 attendees thanks to efforts by volunteers of the Everett July Fourth Foundation led by Everett City Councilman Scott Bader and Jonathan Nelson. Hillside Roofing provided thousands of American flags that were handed out along the parade route. “A big thank you, […]
America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks Guide: Where to celebrate, discharge your own safely, and banned
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a special Fourth of July in Snohomish County as the country celebrates its 250th Birthday! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park, and Arlington’s Quake Park Fireworks Display. The […]
100 Union Carpenters, Elks, Scouts, and volunteers place flags in honor of Memorial Day
EVERETT—Approximately 100 residents—Union Carpenters of Local 425, Everett Elks Lodge 479, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mayor Cassie Franklin, and local volunteers—spent Saturday morning at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery placing American flags next to the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. “Thank you so much for giving willingly of your Saturday […]
Edmonds College receives donation from Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation to empower homeless students
LYNNWOOD- Edmonds College received a $12,200 donation from the Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation (IAFFF) to help students experiencing homelessness and other housing insecurities. Leaders of the IAFFF presented the check during a ceremony on campus on Dec. 2 to Edmonds President Dr. Amit B. Singh in the presence of distinguished members of the Indian community, including IAFFF […]
Snohomish County Public Works Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee seeks three new members
EVERETT, Wash., Friday, September 15, 2023—The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county on the ADA compliance of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking candidate letters of interest for eight open positions on the committee by November […]
New partnership set to take on critical shortage of volunteers at Washington state food banks
SEATTLE, Wash., September 6, 2023—Lingering disruptions from the recent pandemic have resulted in a critical decline in volunteers at food banks throughout Washington state. The decrease in public involvement has challenged food distribution efforts at the exact moment when food insecurity across the state is growing, and more families and individuals are facing hunger. In […]
28 Snohomish County CASA Volunteers Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 10, 2023 – A total of 28 Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their advocacy work in 2022. The Office of the CASA is a volunteer-powered agency that relies on the generosity of individuals to step forward […]
