$2 Million in federal funding awarded for flood risk reduction projects
Snohomish County, Wash., February 28, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $2 million in awards from the Flood Risk Reduction grant. Using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Snohomish County is awarding the City of Stanwood and the City of Marysville grants for projects to address harms posed by potential flooding, with […]
Chip manufacturers encouraged to apply for billions in incentives
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2023— Today, the federal CHIPS Program Office opened up its first funding opportunity for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, kicking off the nationwide race for $39 billion in manufacturing incentives and $11 billion in research and workforce development investments from the Department of Commerce. The funds were allocated in the CHIPS & Science […]
Sultan High School Broadcast Club receives Democracy in Action Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 27, 2023—The Snohomish County League of Women Voters Board selected the Sultan High School Broadcast Club, under supervision of David Moon, Technology Director, for the 2023 Democracy in Action Award. Mr. Moon and selected students from the club—Alec Howe, Brandi Forseth, and Skylar Penner—were honored at the League’s birthday luncheon on […]
Washington airports receive $37M thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
EVERETT, Wash., February 27, 2023—Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion to improve terminals at 99 airports nationwide, including $37,365,000 for three critical projects at Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and Pullman-Moscow Regional airports in Washington state. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, airports in the Pacific Northwest […]
Mindful Mondays: Working with difficult emotions
Soften, Sooth, Allow This weekend on my way to fetch eggs from a local family farm, I stumbled upon the ruins of a former mental health hospital. Northern State Mental Hospital was closed in 1976 after reigning since 1912. It left in its wake some successes I’m sure, but it is where many practices and […]
The Bessie Coleman Quarter released to honor the aviator
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26, 2023—FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., was the site of a truly special moment on Wednesday, February 22, when the U.S. Mint presented a new quarter honoring aviator Bessie Coleman to FAA officials. The Bessie Coleman Quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Bessie Coleman was the first African […]
Council to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA Funds for Parks and Recreation
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 27, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, February 27, to vote on allocating $400,000 in ARPA funds to address park maintenance issues and to approve Event Center use day requests. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). […]
Rain, Snow, and ice expected all week in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, February 26, 2023—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday, February 26 for Everett, Marysville, Mountlake Terrace, and Stanwood. Expect icy conditions and an additional inch of snow in the morning. Rain and snow expected will result in icy conditions as overnight lows are expected to drop to below […]
Edmonds Schools invites public to Kindergarten Fair on February 25
Do you have a child who will be 5 by August 31, 2023? Join us for the Welcome to Kindergarten Fair! Families will have the opportunity to visit resource booths and participate in fun activities like an interactive robotics demonstration, photo booth and face painting. Staff will be on hand to help families with online enrollment, and […]
Verdant awards $4.3 million in community health grants
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 24, 2023—The Verdant Health Commission awards $4.3 million in new grants to 31 community organizations offering programs and services that address their strategic priorities: Mental Health, Healthcare Access and Food Security. “This funding will ensure that health related programming is available and accessible for the community. By working together with healthcare organizations […]
