County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot measure
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 4, 2021 – The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the November 2, 2021 General Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets are delivered to every residence in the County. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom is […]
$4.8M in mental health grants allocated to law enforcement agencies
LACEY, Wash., July 12, 2021 – Fourteen Washington law enforcement agencies will receive grants to expand and/or implement mental health field response capabilities for 68 communities across the state. The funds were awarded by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) as a part of an existing program approved and funded by the […]
Community Justice Center on hold, 26 minutes, and an eleventh-hour letter
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 4, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council voted, at its business meeting Monday, to postpone the vote to award the construction contract of the new $64 million Community Justice Center to FORMA Construction Company until September 13. The Council hopes that postponing the vote will allow more time to further investigate the Lynnwood […]
Fatal collision, 1 dead the other with life-threatening injuries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 3, 2021 – Around 1:40 a.m. today, Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) responded to a fatal collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians near the 16900 block of 13th Ave. W. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the victims, two 20-year-old males with life-threatening injuries. One victim […]
County and Lake Stevens pass the first Interlocal Annexation
The Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation is the first of its kind. Before state legislation passed in early 2020, residents were able to vote on annexation. But now, counties and cities can do so through interlocal agreements in order to comply with the Growth Management Act. The county land that will soon become a part […]
What we know about the assassination of Haiti’s president
Haiti’s president was assassinated in his home at the beginning of July. Since then, more questions than answers have surfaced. As the investigation into the plot to kill President Moïse continues, here is what is known so far. The Assassination Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home on July 7, 2021. Moïse’s wife, […]
Arrest made in Felony Hate Crime
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 2, 2021 – Arrest of a 47 year-old man wanted in connection to a Felony Hate Crime and theft that occurred Friday in Everett. The Snohomish County Violent Offenders Task Force (VOTF) apprehended the suspect at a park in Seattle. Suspect will be charged with Felony Hate Crime, Felony Eluding, and […]
Lynnwood Signarama Grand Opening Aug 4
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 2, 2021 – Lynnwood Signarama invites you their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, August 4th at 1:30 p.m. at 4210 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. As they start their new business, they will be honored to have you present to celebrate this experience! Lynnwood Signarama is currently working with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, who will […]
Truck hits Marysville ballot drop box, ballots remain safe
EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2021 – The Marysville ballot drop box is temporarily closed after the box was accidentally damage by a truck on Monday. All ballots remained safely inside the Marysville ballot drop box. All deposited ballots have been removed by elections staff and will be processed. The box has been locked and wrapped […]
Mindful Speech
Words have power and weight, yet we throw them around like little candy grenades at a parade or rattle and flail them like swords. Sometimes they just take up space to satisfy an itch so we don’t have to experience silence. They also can be a salve to heal or a lift to encourage. We […]
