Edmonds Shooting Update: Shooter targeted two teens, shot one
EDMONDS, Wash., April 23, 2023—Edmonds Police provided an update to yesterday’s drive-by shooting incident that took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. on near 20815 76th Avenue W about 1,000 feet from Edmonds Woodway High School to the south and 800 feet to the north from College Place Middle School. A thirteen-year-old Edmonds boy is in […]
Local Chinese seniors named Homage table tennis tournament champions
After four weeks of match-ups, eight Snohomish County Chinese seniors are taking home titles and trophies earned at the Chinese Seniors Group Table Tennis Tournament recently held at Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. Each Tuesday from March 21 through April 11, 2023, 16 Chinese […]
Lt. Mike Martin selected to serve as Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., April 22, 2023—The City of Snohomish is pleased to announce that Lt. Mike Martin has been selected as the new Snohomish Chief of Police. Pending City Council approval, Lt. Martin would replace Chief Rob Palmer who will be retiring in June after almost 35 years of service. The City of Snohomish contracts with […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians donates almost $400,000 to first responders
ARLINGTON, Wash., April 20, 2023—The Stillaguamish Tribe announced two donations today totaling $396,700 to local emergency service first responders. The largest donation, of $200,000 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District #21 who provide fire protection services for Arlington and Darrington. A second donation of $196,700 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District […]
Snohomish County launches Small Business Innovation Assistance program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 19, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced today that the County is partnering with Ventures to launch the Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program. SBIA will provide a full toolkit of technical assistance services coupled with microgrants to help Snohomish County-based small businesses recover from the effects of the […]
FDA authorizes use of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, monovalent rescinded
SILVER SPRING, MD, April 18, 2023—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines to simplify the vaccination schedule for most individuals. This action includes authorizing the current bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains) to be used for all doses administered […]
Mill Creek Chamber offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors
The Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce is committed to encouraging and assisting local high school students in their pursuit of higher learning in Business or a field in which they would like to pursue a career in business. The Chamber is offering four scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating seniors. All are open to students […]
Step up to the plate for litter pickup on Earth Day, join Marysville Litter League!
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 16, 2023—The City of Marysville is excited to announce the launch of the Marysville Litter League, a new volunteer litter pickup program aimed at keeping the community clean and beautiful. Mayor Jon Nehring is highlighting the importance of community involvement in the effort to combat litter. “Every piece of litter picked up […]
Learn about Brier Fire Annexation at Q&A meeting April 18
Brier residents are invited to learn more about annexation into South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) at a question-and-answer session on Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., at the Brier Fire Station, 21206 Poplar Way. Brier voters are being asked to consider annexation into South County Fire in a special […]
Legislature passes bill holding firearm industry liable for gun violence
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 14, 2023—The Washington State Legislature passed a today bill that requires gun manufacturers and dealers take “reasonable controls” to prevent their products from getting into the hands of dangerous individuals or be liable for gun violence. The bill now heads to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk to be signed into law. “Reasonable controls” […]
