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Nominations now open for 2023 Governor’s GCDE Employer Awards

GCDE nominations

The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Washington State Governor’s Employer Awards, to recognize excellence in recruiting, hiring and advancing employees with disabilities. Awards categories• Small, medium & large private, nonprofit and public employers (Small – 99 or fewer employees, Medium -100 – 499 employees, Large – […]

Mukilteo Visitor Information Center – Where in the Muk is it?

Mukilteo Visitor Information Center

Not all folks know this, but Mukilteo has an official Visitor Information Center located in the old Water District building, across the street from Olympic View Middle School and a block off the Speedway. It is open 5 days a week (6 during the summer) and has a lot of great information about the City […]

Marysville announces summer internship opportunities for high school grads

marysville internship

MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 1, 2023—Interested in exploring a career in local government? The City of Marysville is offering six-week paid internships to gain hands-on experience. Four positions are available with options working in Communications, Community Development, Engineering, Human Resources and Information Services. The program runs July 10-Aug. 18. Applicants must be high school graduates at […]

Remembrance from a Korean War veteran for this Memorial Day

Eugene Alfred Turner

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2019—In the early 1950s, an 18-year-old Eugene “Gene” Alfred Turner enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Turner went on to complete an eight-week boot camp at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, which he described as “very disciplined” and where he “learned how to stand at attention.” Ultimately, he […]

Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions

mill creek volunteer

MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference.  The City […]

YMCA of Snohomish County awarded USA Swimming Foundation Grant

YMCA grant

EVERETT, Wash., May 27, 2023 — The YMCA of Snohomish County was selected as one of 35 adult programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2023. The grant award will go toward the Y’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons for […]

Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission vacancy

mukilteo commission vacancy

Mukilteo, Wash., May 27, 2023—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The remainder of the vacant term will end on December 31, 2023. MMC Chapter 2.48 of Ordinance No. 1444 was passed by City Council on December 14, 2020, which established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]

Those convicted of a drug crime in Snohomish County urged to seek Blake relief

Blake relief

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 26, 2023—State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that held that the drug possession law was unconstitutional. If you were convicted of soliciting possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, or certain other drug related misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses in Snohomish County District Court you […]

Marysville is seeking volunteers to improve the city

marysville volunteers

Are you ready to help your community? Volunteering adds life to your years and years to your life. The City of Marysville is recruiting folks to help with a variety of tasks to improve our city.  Volunteers must be 14 years or older and must be able to pass a background check. Marysville residents have […]

RAP Program to hold Open House, receives ongoing funding

rap program

MARYSVILLE, Wash., May 26, 2023—On Thursday, June 8, the Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program is hosting an open house inviting community members to join RAP students, staff, and supporters to celebrate the program this year and learn more about the students’ projects. The open house will take place at the RAP Center, located at 5611 […]

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