The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Marysville Councilmember Peter Condyles announces reelection bid
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 8, 2023—Marysville City Councilmember Peter Condyles announced his intention to retain council position #1 in the November election on Tuesday, March 7. Condyles was appointed to the seat last July following an application process that drew 18 applicants. “The last few months have shown me that Marysville has the ability to be […]
Alderwood Boys & Girls Club and Comcast partner to open new digital computer lab
LYNNWOOD, Washington, March 7, 2023 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) and Comcast opened a new Lift Zone Lab at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club in Lynnwood on Tuesday, February 28. Comcast provided an $85,000 investment and state-of-the-art technology makeover for the lab to take full advantage of the free internet connectivity already offered […]
Board of Fire Commissioners to Meet on Fire Levy Resolution
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 7, 2023—The Snohomish County Fire District 4 Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 14 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. in the Harvey Room of the Educational […]
Snohomish County CASA announces Champion for Children awardee
Snohomish County, Wash., March 7, 2023 – The Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) trains and supports volunteers to give a voice to children in the court system. The goal at CASA is to bring hope to children who have been abused or neglected. Renee Robinson is a volunteer advocate who […]
Simon Bai appointed to fill Mukilteo School Board vacancy
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Today, the Mukilteo School District Board unanimously approves Mukilteo DEI Vice Chair and SVP and Chief Financial Officer of UniBank, Simon Bai, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Director Michael Simmons. “I’m very honored to be selected to the Mukilteo School Board,” Bai told the Lynnwood Times. “I […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gives State of the City Address
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gave his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22 at the Rosehill Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Marine’s 17-minute address, the second of his record third term, covered 10 subjects ranging from community engagement, crime statistics, completed and upcoming projects to the 2023 […]
Snohomish County Conservation Futures Board seeking applicants
Snohomish County, Wash., March 6, 2023—Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) has one vacancy and is seeking applicants. The open position is an at-large position and generally represents habitat priorities for consideration during board deliberations. The board makes recommendations to the Snohomish County Council related to distribution of the Conservation Futures Fund, as […]
Emerald City Comic Con returns for its 20th year at Seattle’s brand-new Summit Building
SEATTLE, Wash., March 6, 2023—Emerald City Comic Con, the region’s largest celebration of geek and pop culture, returned last weekend for its 20th year in a brand-new building—Seattle Convention Center’s recently completed Summit Building expansion. The Summit Building nearly doubles the size of the Seattle Convention Center adding 140,700 square feet of naturally lit lobby […]
