Flags given to Support 7 to honor veterans on death scenes
The Edmonds Peter Puget Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated American flags recently to the non-profit organization Support 7 so that on-scene First Responder Chaplains could honor Veterans, their families by being able to shroud their Veteran loved one with dignity while family and Support 7 wait for funeral or medical examiner […]
Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee 2023/24 School Year Applications Now Open
Mukilteo, Wash., June 9, 2023—The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce that applications are now open for student residents of Mukilteo between the ages of 14-18 to join the Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC). MYAC was established in 2009 to serve as a vital link between the youth of our community and the City. […]
Life sentences and capital punishment now law of the land in Uganda for LGBTQ activity
KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 8, 2023—Uganda now has one of the world’s toughest laws against the LGBTQ community after the passing, last month, of legislation that would sentence those convicted of homosexuality to life in prison, or even death. The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2023, and tightens […]
Don Vanney Jr announcing candidacy for Arlington Mayor
My name is Don Vanney Jr. and I’m announcing my candidacy for the position of Mayor of the City of Arlington in 2023. I was born in Arlington in 1959 to Don Sr. and Norine Vanney. As a lifelong Arlington resident, I happily spent my youth roaming the beautiful Stilly Valley countryside in and around […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
Marysville Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday through June 18
MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 6, 2023—The Marysville Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 18 — a week-long, family-oriented celebration that includes a market, carnival, and parade. A Marysville tradition since 1932, the Strawberry Festival has been bringing communities from all over the county together for 91 years and counting. The Marysville Strawberry […]
Robbery suspect arrested by Mukilteo Police
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 8, 2023—Near the 12300 Block of Harbour Pointe Blvd at approximately 11 a.m., Mukilteo Officers and Detectives arrested a suspect for Robbery in the First Degree. The arrest was part of a multiple weeks-long violent crimes investigation by Detectives. The initial incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public. […]
Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project wins awards
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023 – The Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project was recently awarded both the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s “Innovation in Conservation Award” and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)’s “Vision 2050 Award” for the extensive restoration project. This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Asian Service Center grateful for the outpouring of support
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023—For two hours on the morning of June 3, hundreds attended the inaugural ceremony of the Asian Service Center (ASC) at Edmonds Waterfront Center to officially introduce the organization to the community. “The turnout was great,” Crystal Xiao, ASC’s Executive Development Officer told the Lynnwood Times. “We loved seeing all of […]
