Proposed bill would require early childhood education enrollment by age 5
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Early childhood education is so critical to student success that now some educators are pushing for enrollment in school by age five. Currently, Washington parents are allowed enrollment for their child with the local school system until age eight. If Senate Bill 5537 passes, they’ll be the last in the […]
Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds reopen to swimming and diving
EDMONDS, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Brackett’s Landing North and South beaches are now reopen to the public for recreational water activities. Due to heavy rainfall in recent days that caused above normal flow at the wastewater treatment plant, the Snohomish Health District had temporarily restricted recreational water activities in the Brackett’s Landing beach areas […]
Families press for anti-hazing legislation
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Sam Martinez, a freshman at Washington State University, was found dead from alcohol poisoning at his fraternity house just weeks into the 2019 school year. He was the victim of a hazing tradition at his fraternity. Now his mother is pressing for anti-hazing legislation that would prevent future tragedies. […]
Cascadia Art Museum joins ‘Cranes for Peace’ fundraising campaign
“Cranes for Peace” Campaign: Unveiling 2022 Spring Washi Origami Crane earring collection to raise funds for Stop AAPI Hate Center BOTHELL, Wash., January 17, 2022 – “Cranes for Peace” campaign founder Fay Lim will demonstrate creating Washi Origami Crane earrings at the Cascadia Art Museum (CAM) during the Edmonds Art Walk on Thursday, January 20, […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on Jan. 15 of 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, was a civil rights activist and pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Born as Michael King Jr., his father, King Sr., was so fascinated with the Protestant Reformation that he changed his then 5-year-old son’s name to be after […]
Curriculum Associates recognizes two local teachers for innovative learning
Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville receive national recognition by Curriculum Associates for their best-in-class use of educational programs NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 11, 2022— Curriculum Associates has named Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville […]
Free popcorn bucket on Popcorn Day, Jan. 19
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Let’s get together virtually on Facebook and celebrate with snacks! Mukilteo Memory Care will be sharing popcorn photos and videos from the community on Wednesday the 19th for all to enjoy! Drive by POPCORN Bucket pick up at Mukilteo Memory Care on Monday, January 17, 9 a.m. – 5 […]
Op-Ed: Troubled by WA Board of Health quarantine methods
As a WA citizen and the son of survivors of 1930’s Germany who’s entire family line on my father’s side was wiped out, I am very troubled for my children by the language of WAC 246-100-070 and allowing local health officers to use law enforcement to detain a person or group of persons to be […]
Op-Ed: Joe Marine for Community Transit Board
I am asking all friends of Mukilteo to take five minutes before 20 January and e-mail the Community Transit Board for the “January 20, 2022 – 4:30 p.m. Snohomish County PTBA Meeting: Board Selection” special meeting. I believe Mayor Joe Marine – who did not solicit this letter to the editor by me – would […]
County seeks public input for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Snohomish County is seeking public input to inform a vision for the county’s future to be utilized in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update will guide growth, preservation, and development in Snohomish County over a 20-year planning horizon. To aid in the creation of the […]
