Snohomish County Department of Information Technology wins 2nd Place National Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announced Snohomish County Department of Information Technology as 2nd place winner in (500,000 – 999,999 population category) the 22nd Annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey, in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline […]
San José police seek help in human trafficking case involving Seattle man
SAN JOSE, Cali.—San José Special Operations M.E.R.G.E. Unit, METRO Unit, and VCET Unit, arrested Rashan Fellows, 42, of Seattle, on Monday, July 8, on suspicion of commercial sex trafficking. San José police are seeking public’s help with their case. On June 1, 2024, Detectives with the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) began […]
Pick up free Narcan during drive-through event in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Residents can pick up a free, life-saving Narcan kit during a drive-through event Saturday, July 20, at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. SW. Verdant is partnering with South County Fire to distribute the kits. “If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, then come to this event to pick up your free Narcan […]
Cantwell introduces bill to combat AI deepfakes to protect journalism
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced on Friday, July 12, the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act (COPIED ACT), to combat the rise of harmful AI deepfakes. The bill would set new federal transparency guidelines for marking, authenticating, and […]
Survey: Is lack of childcare affecting your bottom line?
To understand the impact of childcare on hiring and retention for Snohomish County business, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, along with Snohomish STEM and other organizations are collecting data from businesses which they hope to develop family-friendly workplace policies. Deadline to take survey is July 31, 2024. Who should complete the survey? Business leaders, HR professionals, […]
Hobbs named new Treasurer of National Association of Secretaries of State
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been elected the Treasurer of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation’s oldest nonpartisan professional organization for elected officials. Secretary Steve Hobbs was sworn in Friday, July 12, at the NASS 2024 Summer Conference in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1904, NASS includes secretaries of state, lieutenant […]
Plan for bus rapid transit line from Everett to Marysville and Arlington kicks off
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit (CT) is expanding its most popular service, the Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) network, to dramatically improve transit in Everett, Marysville, and Arlington. The community is invited to give input on the first phase of the scoping study for the Swift Gold Line. The public comment period runs through August 7. The […]
Learn about the benefit charge on August primary ballot
South County Fire invites voters to several upcoming opportunities to learn about the benefit charge renewal on the August primary ballot. South County Fire is asking voters to consider a 10-year renewal of the benefit charge. The benefit charge was first approved by South County Fire voters in 2020 and reduces the maximum fire levy […]
Cascadia Art Museum launches Writers-in-Conversation Series
Cascadia is thrilled to announce a new monthly program called Writers-in-Conversation. In partnership with the Edmonds Book Shop the program will highlight the thoughts, creativity, and work of wonderful writers from the area. The focus of the series will be interviews with Pacific Northwest writers before an audience of lovers of art, literature, and the […]
Derica Escamilla appointed to Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council, on Wednesday, July 10, appointed Almaderica “Derica” Escamilla to the Lynnwood City Council. Position No.1 was vacated in May of this year due to the resignation of Council Member Shirley Sutton. The Council interviewed their top candidates over two special meetings this week, and this evening voted to select the […]
