Proposed bill would require early childhood education enrollment by age 5
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Early childhood education is so critical to student success that now some educators are pushing for enrollment in school by age five. Currently, Washington parents are allowed enrollment for their child with the local school system until age eight. If Senate Bill 5537 passes, they’ll be the last in the […]
Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds reopen to swimming and diving
EDMONDS, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Brackett’s Landing North and South beaches are now reopen to the public for recreational water activities. Due to heavy rainfall in recent days that caused above normal flow at the wastewater treatment plant, the Snohomish Health District had temporarily restricted recreational water activities in the Brackett’s Landing beach areas […]
Families press for anti-hazing legislation
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 17, 2022 – Sam Martinez, a freshman at Washington State University, was found dead from alcohol poisoning at his fraternity house just weeks into the 2019 school year. He was the victim of a hazing tradition at his fraternity. Now his mother is pressing for anti-hazing legislation that would prevent future tragedies. […]
New mass vaccination site to open Tuesday as Omicron surge continues
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 17, 2022 – New site to expand testing and vaccination availability is set to open in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “It is our commitment as a State to work together across […]
Cascadia Art Museum joins ‘Cranes for Peace’ fundraising campaign
“Cranes for Peace” Campaign: Unveiling 2022 Spring Washi Origami Crane earring collection to raise funds for Stop AAPI Hate Center BOTHELL, Wash., January 17, 2022 – “Cranes for Peace” campaign founder Fay Lim will demonstrate creating Washi Origami Crane earrings at the Cascadia Art Museum (CAM) during the Edmonds Art Walk on Thursday, January 20, […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on Jan. 15 of 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, was a civil rights activist and pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Born as Michael King Jr., his father, King Sr., was so fascinated with the Protestant Reformation that he changed his then 5-year-old son’s name to be after […]
Mukilteo School District changes COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 16, 2022 – With the Mukilteo School District reducing the period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to the COVID-19 virus from 10 to 5 days, families are left with questions regarding the well-being of their community. In an announcement released last Friday by the […]
Gloom, fog, and rain forecast for the week of Jan. 16
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 16, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts the likelihood of rain and fog for the week of January 16 through January 23, in Lynnwood and throughout Snohomish County. Daily temperatures are to fluctuate between 35°F to 49°F. We will kick off the week with fog. Rain is expected to end Thursday night followed by fog […]
Curriculum Associates recognizes two local teachers for innovative learning
Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville receive national recognition by Curriculum Associates for their best-in-class use of educational programs NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 11, 2022— Curriculum Associates has named Tanya King of Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and Zachary Pfrimmer of Liberty Elementary School in Marysville […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, January 15, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 18 regular WORK SESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the items listed below: 2022 Legislative Priorities Legislative Priorities 2022 – draft.pdf Lynnwood Legislative Priorities 2021.pdf To read what happened in the previous council meeting, click here. Lynnwood City Council meeting Time and Location This […]
