Meet your Legislator: 21st LD virtual town hall on April 21
Join our local legislators in the 21st LD (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo and South Everett) Thursday, April 21, at 6pm for a virtual town hall to recap the legislative session and to answer your questions and concerns. There are several ways to tune in: the event will be livestreamed on our legislative Facebook pages (Sen. Liias, […]
Where to find Fire/EMS annexation information for Mill Creek residents
Mill Creek, Wash., April 18, 2022 – Mill Creek voters will see Proposition 1 on their Special Election ballots. Prop. 1 asks voters to consider annexing to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire). The City’s current contract for fire and emergency medical service is coming to an end this […]
Marysville Mayor’s Coffee Klatch returns May 2
Do you have questions about City of Marysville programs and projects? Ask Mayor Jon Nehring at his next Coffee Klatch on Monday, May 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Mayor Nehring holds informal Coffee Klatch sessions several times a year. City staff are also on hand to help […]
Mukilteo Mayor proposes new DEI commission pick
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 18, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve the mayor’s DEI and Planning commission appointments at its 6 p.m. Regular Business meeting today. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Planning Commission Appointment (AB22-36) Mayor Marine will be recommending the reappoint of Jerry Bush and Tim Krivanek […]
Op-Ed: IAFF Local 1828 supports annexation into South County Fire
On behalf of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1828, I am writing to express our strong support for the City of Mill Creek’s Proposition Number 1, aka annexation into South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA on the April 26, 2022, Special Election ballot. The union, city and fire authority have worked […]
Neo-Nazi militias and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
As the Russo-Ukrainian conflict enters its eighth week, it is prudent to consider the complexities at play, especially given that neo-Nazi militias have recently become active participants—not to mention the billions of dollars in security aid and stockpiles of weapons the US and NATO countries have sent to Ukraine. Azov Battalion claims Russia used chemical […]
Verdant Health awards $97,000 to Foundation for Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has received $97,000 in grants from Verdant Health Commission to help fund important nutrition and wellness support programs for low-income and at-risk families. Verdant Health Commission works to support programs that help the local community with health inequalities to improve quality of […]
Delta Dental expands dental health ASL program
The Tooth Fairy Experience is expanding its American Sign Language (ASL) program in which the program’s first male Tooth Fairy – who is a certified American Sign Language interpreter and licensed occupational therapist – presents to students. Launching this April, ASL presentations will be available across the state. April 15th marks National American Sign Language Day […]
Op-Ed: Our government officials too often lack sincerity
Many of our elected officials pay lip service decrying “gun violence” and either pledge to do something about it or blame another branch of government. Every session in Olympia the legislature trots out another round of gun control measures aimed at reducing “gun violence.” Have you noticed a marked reduction in violent crime, including crimes […]
South County Fire shares tips to keep roadways safe
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and South County Fire encourages drivers and passengers to help keep roadways safe from preventable crashes by following these tips: Put away your phone if you don’t need it for navigation. Use features on your phone that turn off notifications while driving. Use hands-free features (but only if they […]
