The dream is still alive: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 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 […]
WA high schools to observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day
OLYMPIA—On Tuesday, January 16, public high schools throughout Washington will observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day, an annual event created in 1923 to educate future voters about the importance of civic engagement. In partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Office of the Secretary of State offers resources to support K–12 educators […]
Lynnwood Police looking for two males in attempted armed carjacking
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police are looking for two Black males who opened fire at a vehicle narrowly missing the driver in an apparent armed carjacking attempt. At approximately 1 a.m., January 12, Lynnwood Police responded to an assault in the 7500 block of 196th (near QFC Parking lot). When they arrived, they learned that two males attempted […]
Saturday’s Scout Day rescheduled due to weather
South County Fire’s Scout Day at the Fire Station event has been canceled for Saturday, Jan. 13, due to very cold temperatures and icy conditions. The event will be rescheduled for Feb. 17. South County Fire’s number one priority is the safety of the community. Everyone is reminded to use extra caution on icy roads, […]
Micah Rowland Reelected as South County Fire Board Chair
EVERETT—Micah Rowland will remain chair of the South County Fire Board of Commissioners for 2024. Commissioners reelected Rowland to lead the board during a meeting Tuesday. “It is truly an honor to be elected to serve as chair of this amazing organization,” Rowland said. “I look forward to working with Chief [Thad] Hovis, his talented […]
Mukilteo Police to host gun buyback event on February 2
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Police Department is hosting a Gun Buyback event on February 2, 2024, where Mukilteo and Snohomish County residents can exchange unwanted firearms for pre-paid Visa Gift Cards and enter into a raffle for the chance to win a $500 pre-paid gift card. Participants will be given one raffle ticket per qualifying firearm and […]
Sound Transit Board approves Goran Sparrman as interim CEO
SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board of Directors on January 11 approved the one-year appointment of Goran Sparrman as the agency’s interim CEO. “In the next nine months, we will expand Link light rail at a scale never before seen at the agency, and we’re excited to have Goran’s skillset and background leading the way,” said Sound […]
Everyone has a role to ending human trafficking in the US
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every year since 2010, the President of the United States has proclaimed January “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” which is recognized each year on January 11. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, the largest being #WearBlueDay on January 11. Human trafficking […]
In Memory of Loren G Simmonds, ‘Mr. Lynnwood’
Loren G. Simmonds, born on January 27, 1943, in Clovis, New Mexico, passed away suddenly while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, watching football, on December 30, 2023, at the age of 80. Loren was the beloved son of the late Frank and Glendell Simmonds. Loren’s journey began in the close-knit community of Clovis, where […]
Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board seeking to fill two vacancies
MONROE—The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has two positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 2 (Everett/Mukilteo area) and District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area). Applications can be found at: https://www.evergreenfair.org/131/Fair-Advisory-Board. The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board aids in managing and preserving the largest publicly owned fair […]
