South County Fire offers free disaster preparedness training

Learn how to prepare for a disaster by attending a free program from South County Fire this fall: Disaster Preparedness for Families This online class on Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m., will provide a basic introduction to preparedness including an overview of local hazards, how to start a family preparedness kit, steps to create a family […]
Toddler injured in window fall at Lynnwood apartment

LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—A toddler was seriously injured after falling out an open second-floor window at a Lynnwood apartment complex Friday afternoon. South County Fire responded around 4:45 p.m. to the apartment in the 20900 block of 44th Ave.W. It appeared a screen on an open window gave way under the child’s weight and […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party

LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
DelBene presents $750,000 check for Food and Farming Center at Evergreen State Fair’s Grand Opening

MONROE, Wash., August 24, 2023—To commemorate the grand opening of the 114th year of the Evergreen State Fair, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County with a $750,000 check for its Food and Farming Center — a crucial resource hub for fruit and vegetables across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, and King counties. DelBene secured the investment […]
County recognizes Duffner Family Farm for 100 years of farming in Snohomish County

Snohomish, Wash., August 24, 2023—Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recognized the Duffner Family Farm during the Evergreen State Fair’s opening ceremony on August 24 for 100 years of farming. Every year Snohomish County recognizes a farm that has been in constant production on the same land, and the same family, for […]
Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets

SEATTLE, August 23, 2023—Boeing and the Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas’ global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions […]
Sedro-Woolley manufacturer receives Boeing’s 2023 Supplier of the Year Award

ORLANDO, Fla., August 23, 2023—Janicki, a privately-owned engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Sedro-Woolley, among 12 of Boeing’s top-performing global suppliers at its 2023 Supplier of the Year event. The suppliers were celebrated for driving a stable, predictable production system that contributes to Boeing’s safety, quality, sustainability and delivery commitments to customers. “The Supplier of […]
“Majestic Menagerie” art exhibit debuts at the Lynnwood Event Center

LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 23, 2023—To support and showcase the many talents of the artist community, the Lynnwood Event Center welcomes the artwork of 35 talented local artists for its Majestic Menagerie: Animals of Earth & Ocean exhibit, that is running now until December of 2023. Additionally, a free Meet the Artists Reception will be held at […]
Sign up now for free emergency preparedness CERT training

MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 23, 2023—When disaster strikes, will you know what to do? Learn how to be prepared, respond in emergencies and help your community with Marysville’s free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from September 19 through October 12 at Marysville Fire Station […]
There is hope when you walk through these doors

MARYSVILLE, Wash., August 23, 2023—Family resource center LINC NW and C-Suite Center For Hope cancer resource center are bookend tenants in nonprofit hub that opened this summer in Jennings Memorial Park. With the opening of a new family resource center in Jennings Park this summer, central Marysville now has a nonprofit hub featuring a diverse […]