$25 Million grants to address racism as a public health crisis
The Gathering Collaborative along with King County government invites you, our community and business partners across the region to join us in continuing the critical work to undo the harms of systemic racism, which was declared a public health crisis by King County in 2020. Envisioned jointly by community members and King County in August […]
Coming February, Neighborhood Night at the Silver Firs Fire Station
EVERETT, Wash., February 1, 2023—South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, February 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Silver Firs Fire Station, 13611 Puget Park Dr., Everett. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event to meet your firefighters and learn about the emergency services they provide in […]
Department of Emergency Management receives prestigious certification
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 1, 2023—The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) announced on Thursday, January 26, that Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management had met all the requirements for accreditation. This means the department is now one of roughly 30 county-level agencies across the U.S. to have demonstrated excellence and accountability in emergency management. Accreditation followed a […]
Boeing and Atlas Air celebrate delivery of final 747 aircraft
EVERETT, Wash., February 1, 2023—Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas, bringing to a close more than a half century of production. Boeing employees who designed and built the first […]
Lovick releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 31, 2023—Following the release this weekend of a video detailing the deadly traffic stop and killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN, Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), the former Snohomish County Sheriff and a trooper with more than 31 years served in the Washington State Patrol, issued this statement: “Words can’t describe […]
Up to $36,000 in Snohomish County Arts & Culture grants now available
EVERETT, Wash., January 31, 2023 – The Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grant is now open for applications and closes on March 3, 2023. Grant winners will be reimbursed for up to $2,000 in eligible expenses for projects completed by December 31, 2023. The Arts Commission conducts the competitive review process and recommends funding allocations from the $36,000 of funds allocated for projects that advance arts education, performance, and artist fellowship opportunities. Eligible applicants include government agencies and […]
Snohomish County Follow-Up COVID-19 Seniors Survey (55+)
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 31, 2023—Did you know Snohomish County is home to approximately 228,266 residents who are 55 years and older? Please help us reach seniors living in Snohomish County. Human Services’ Long-Term Care & Aging is conducting a Follow-Up COVID-19 Seniors Survey to better understand the unique difficulties seniors in Snohomish County are […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine to deliver State of the City address
Mukilteo, Wash., January 30, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will deliver his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Rosehill Community Center. This will be the mayor’s tenth State of the City Address. Hosted by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, the event is free and open to the […]
Mindful Monday: Cultivating Curiosity
When we practice Mindfulness, we can intentionally cultivate foundational attitudes or postures of being. Today we’ll explore the posture of Curiosity. Celestial Curiosity In August of 2012 our beloved roving robot named Curiosity landed on the planet Mars. For more than 10 years it has been puttering around 3-mile-high Mount Sharp inside Gale Crater. Recently […]
Mukilteo mayor appointed to National League of Cities’ 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Mukilteo, Wash., January 29, 2023—Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. Mayor Marine was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on public safety […]
