South County Fire Educator Jennye Cooper honored by Target Zero
South County Fire Public Educator Jennye Cooper received the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force Public Education Award for 2022. The task force is a coalition of local agencies partnering to improve traffic safety in Snohomish County. Cooper has been a main contributor to Target Zero’s outreach and education efforts. She has created […]
Snohomish County launches Commercial Property Clean Energy & Resiliency (C-PACER) Program
EVERETT, Wash., December 28, 2022 – On Monday, Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Office of Energy and Sustainability launched the Commercial Property Clean Energy & Resiliency (C-PACER) Program. This new program provides a financial tool for commercial property owners to obtain low-cost financing for energy efficiency, natural disaster and resiliency upgrades that […]
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Lynnwood opioid treatment program
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) asking for public input Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center proposes establishing an opioid treatment program at 2322 196th SW Street, Lynnwood, Washington 98036. To view the presentation, click here. The department will hold a virtual public hearing on December 29, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., to provide an opportunity for the […]
$7 million awarded for road improvements in Lynnwood and Bothell
EVERETT, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022—Snohomish County has been awarded a loan from the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) for $7 million to help Public Works move forward two road improvement projects, enhancing connectivity in two rapidly growing urban areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. The two projects benefitting from these funds are 43rd Ave […]
A Christmas angel saves a life
BUFFALO, NY, December 27, 2022—First reported by The Buffalo News, is a heartfelt story of a Christmas Eve rescue seen by over 18 million people on Twitter is nothing less than a miracle by an angel. The posts by Kimberly LaRussa of “Sweet Buffalo” posted the amazing acts of Sha’Kyra Aughtry, who many are calling […]
Flood Watch extended in Snohomish County until Wednesday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 26, 2022—The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended a Flood Watch issued Friday night to now last through Wednesday morning, December 28. The NWS also issued a Wind Advisory effective tonight until Wednesday morning. Winds are expected east to southeast 20-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected becoming southwest to west late […]
Lynnwood teacher selected as honorable mention for 2022 Humane Science Educator of the Year
Animalearn, a national humane science education program, has selected Spruce Elementary School teacher Dr. Jennie Warmouth of Lynnwood as an Honorable Mention for its 2022 Humane Science Educator of the Year. As a part of the award, Dr. Warmouth will receive a variety of non-animal teaching resources that she will use with her Spruce Elementary […]
Leaders thank Larsen for securing millions toward local projects
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 26, 2022—President Joe Biden signed both the National Defense Authorization Act and the $1.7 trillion FY2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill last Friday that included $31.5 million in funding Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) secured for fifteen projects in the Second District that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities. “My priority […]
Mindful Mondays: Noticing Joy
One of the biggest costs of being Mindless, instead of Mindful, is the loss of opportunity. One of those opportunities could be the chance to notice Joy. Joyful moments can look like ecstatic celebration or just the daily mundane pleasures of life that feel deeply contented. They always seem to have a sense of buoyancy. […]
NWS issues Flood Watch for Snohomish County until Sunday night
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 23, 2022—The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch from Friday night until Sunday night due to forecasted excessive rainfall. A much warmer and wetter weather system will begin to move into the area early Saturday morning bringing moderate to heavy precipitation and elevated snow levels – above 7000 feet – through […]
