Call for artists to populate art gallery in Monroe
MONROE—The Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 Veterans Art Council (VAC) is hosting a Call for Artists to populate its art gallery located at 125 E. Main St. #101 in the heart of downtown Monroe. Intended as a vibrant addition to Monroe’s downtown landscape, the partially grant-funded gallery serves as Post Headquarters, a community hub, […]
Arlington Municipal Airport to install state’s largest general aviation solar array
ARLINGTON—The Arlington Municipal Airport has recently partnered with Veregy, to install state-of-the-art solar arrays to significantly offset the airport’s annual electric consumption, providing savings against rising utility costs by generating nearly 145,000 kWh of renewable energy annually. Starting Monday, July 8, 2024, the investment in sustainable energy that costs roughly at $668,000, will feature a […]
Dozens of women gained hands-on training at Future Women in EMS & Fire workshop
EVERETT—More than 30 Snohomish County women spent the weekend climbing ladders, handling hoses, forcing doors and learning the basics of emergency medical care during the Future Women in EMS and Fire workshop that was held at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett on June 22 and 23. More than 70 women applied for […]
Is Secretary Hobbs using lawfare to abolish the 30-Day residency requirement?
OLYMPIA—Dale Whitaker, the GOP-endorsed candidate for Washington Secretary of State, will attend a crucial hearing on June 25 at 10 a.m. in Olympia to defend the 30-day residency requirement for voter eligibility outlined in the state constitution. Whitaker is vocal about his opposition to the recent legal case, Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans v. […]
Dispersed campfires banned on state lands in southeast Washington
OLYMPIA—Starting 12:01 a.m., Friday, June 21, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) banned dispersed campfires on lands it manages throughout its Southeast Region of Washington state as hot, dry summer weather is likely to increase wildfire danger in the area. Multiple wildfires are already actively burning in the region, DNR reports. Fire dangers are prevalent […]
Lynnwood City Council to seek grant for Meadowdale Playfields
LYNNWOOD—For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 23, the City Council will vote/discuss authorizing a grant application for replacement of lighting at the Meadowdale Playfields among other items listed below. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com).To review the full agenda in […]
Lynnwood Police Weekly Review: Retail thieves arrested
LYNNWOOD—Below is the Lynnwood Police Weekly Review Media Board Spreadsheet for June 9 to June 15, 2024. The video highlights notable LPD incidents by Public Affairs & Communications Manager Maren McKay the week ending June 21, 2024. The Lynnwood Police Department has openings for its Youth Camp that runs July 22 to July 26. Police Camp gives […]
South County Fire offers free fireworks ban yard signs
Free “fireworks ban” yard signs are available from South County Fire to help spread the word that fireworks are illegal in southwest Snohomish County. Fireworks use is illegal throughout South County Fire’s service area: Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Yard signs will be available for residents to pick […]
Inslee appoints Gent Welsh adjutant general
OLYMPIA—Brigadier general Gent Welsh has been appointed adjutant general of Washington, Governor Jay Inslee announced on Friday, June 21. Welsh will command all Washington Army and Air National Guard forces and serve as the director of the Washington Military Department, which along with the Washington National Guard, includes the state’s Emergency Management Division and the Washington […]
Reminder: Paine Field Airport remains a no-drone zone
EVERETT—Paine Field Airport is reminding Snohomish County residents that it is illegal to fly a drone within five miles of the airfield without first obtaining permission from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport. With the rapid advancement of technology, the availability of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, has significantly […]
