Snohomish County conducting search for Chief DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 14, 2023—Today, Snohomish County announced the start of recruitment for a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (DEI). The Chief DEI Officer will lead Snohomish County’s DEI efforts by working collaboratively across the county to develop and advance the goals of becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization at all […]
Community invited to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11
EVERETT, Wash., December 14, 2023—South County Fire is inviting the community to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11 located at 12310 Meridian Ave. S., Everett on Saturday, January 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free open house event focuses on health, safety and career activities that meet most scout badge requirements. Visitors […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians makes $100,000 in holiday donations
Arlington, Wash., December 13, 2023—In an extraordinary show of generosity and community commitment, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians has made significant donations, each worth $100,000 to several local charities in the region. This action underlines the Tribe’s long-standing tradition of giving back to the community and reinforcing the bonds of unity, support, and mutual respect […]
Marysville voters to consider renewing Transportation Benefit District
MARYSVILLE. Wash., December 12, 2023—Voters in Marysville will decide in February whether to continue paying a 0.2% sales and use tax for transportation improvements—the Transportation Benefit District. The Marysville City Council recently approved a resolution placing the matter on the February 13, 2024, Special Election ballot. The Transportation Benefit District (TBD) was formed by the […]
Snohomish County prepares for annual Point-in-Time homeless count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 12, 2023—The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This annual initiative remains a cornerstone in Snohomish County’s commitment to understanding and addressing homelessness within the community. “Every year […]
Mill Creek seeks High School applicants for scholarship
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 11, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to […]
Three South County Fire Commissioners Sworn In
EVERETT, Wash., December 8, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County […]
Washington public school enrollment climbs by nearly 2,000 students
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 6, 2023—Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that enrollment in the Washington public school system this fall has climbed by nearly 2,000 students when compared to fall of last school year. Approximately 1,092,977 students were enrolled at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. The largest increases over […]
Mukilteo to hold Gateway & Park Signs virtual public meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 5, 2023—The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce the initial stages of conceptual design for new gateway and park signs. After years of deterioration, the current signs are in need of replacement. To ensure these new signs reflect our community, the City is inviting residents to participate in the planning process […]
Larsen Op-Ed: NATO must continue to stand with Ukraine
In October, representatives from NATO member countries, including the United States, gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 69th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The primary focus of this year’s session was NATO allies’ and partners’ unwavering support for Ukraine. As a member of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, I presented my second […]
