Snohomish County Honors Duffner Family for 100 Years of Farming
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 18, 2023—Each year at the Evergreen State Fair, Snohomish County honors a family that have remained in continuous agricultural production on the same land under the same family ownership for 100 years or more. This year the Duffner family in Snohomish is being honored at the fair’s opening ceremony on August […]
Red flag warning: All fires including recreational fires are banned
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, August 17, 2023 – Due to ongoing high fire danger, Snohomish County is issuing a reminder of existing red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. During a red flag warning, all fires including recreational fires are banned. To check status, please visit https://www.weather.gov/sew/ An outdoor burn ban was announced on […]
Nathan Alanis to serve as the new Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 16, 2023—The City of Snohomish and the Snohomish County Sheriff ‘s Office announce Lieutenant Nathan Alanis as the new Snohomish Police Chief. Since 2012, the City of Snohomish has partnered with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to provide police services. The appointment, beginning September 1, comes after Police Chief Mike Martin was […]
Beloved Meadowdale music teacher, Bob Burton, 90, passes away
Bob Burton died peacefully, alongside family in his Edmonds home near midnight on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after several weeks in hospice care due to ill health resulting from congestive heart failure and a stroke. A lover of ice cream, beautiful sunsets, spectacular music, his view of the Puget Sound and his children and grandchildren, […]
Cantwell announces $44.6 million to offset Washington Ferries hybrid-electric conversions
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 16, 2023—Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that $44.6 million (29.7%) of the $150 million cost of converting three Washington State Ferries to hybrid-electric propulsion systems will be covered by federal funding. The contract has been awarded to Vigor, which will conduct the work at its Harbor Island shipyard in Seattle. […]
WA DOH awards $1.3 million in grants to combat cannabis and tobacco use
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 15, 2023—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced 11 community-based organizations across the state will receive grants to support youth cannabis and commercial tobacco use prevention programs. These grants, totaling $1.3 million over two years, will provide additional funding to a broad group of organizations while helping create infrastructure to support […]
Edmonds woman arrested for possession of multiple stolen firearms
EDMONDS, Wash., August 14, 2023—A 20-year-old Edmonds woman was arrested for multiple counts of possession of stolen firearms on Sunday, August 13. On Sunday Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 14600 block of 56th Avenue West in unincorporated Edmonds for a report of a disturbance. Deputies discovered a 20-year-old female was in possession […]
The first annual Lynnwood Luau is this Saturday at the District Plaza
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The District is elated to announce its very first Lynnwood Luau, a vibrant cultural event open to all. Admission is FREE! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 19, from 3 pm to 8 pm, at The District, in the District Plaza, just outside the Lynnwood Event Center, located at 3711 196th […]
The Evergreen State Fair opens its gates early for people who need a calmer setting
MONROE, Wash., August 13, 2023—Nationally recognized as an award winner for removing barriers in parks, Evergreen Morning of Dreams is a morning event to experience the fun of the Evergreen State Fair in a calmer setting without lights or sounds. The fair can create sensory overload for some people and fair staff hope to provide […]
Public invited to 196th Street SW Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—The City of Lynnwood will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 196th ST SW Improvement Project on Tuesday, August 15, at 10 a.m. in the Fred Meyer Parking Lot near the 196th and 44th Ave West intersection. This event is open to the public. About the 196th ST SW […]
