Fresh Fruit and Vegetables vouchers for eligible seniors
EVERETT, Wash., June 29, 2021 – Snohomish County announced that that applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are still being accepted! SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or farm stands. To learn more about the program, please visit: […]
July 4th events and firework shows
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 29, 2021 – This year’s Independence Day will be fun packed! Remember to wear sunscreen, stay cool, and enjoy celebrating America’s 245th birthday! New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated areas […]
Community Transit Board Meeting, July 1
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors will meet on July 1 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with some board members attending remotely and a limited number of others attending in person for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board […]
Where to stay cool in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2021 – A rare once in a 1,000 year heat wave is hitting the Pacific Northwest. Seattle hit a record high of 104 degrees Sunday, breaking the previous record by 1 degree, and is expected to hot 103 degrees today. The severity of heat waves can vary, but don’t be […]
County to consider differential pay to employees on military leave
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring introduced an ordinance to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. The proposal provides additional support for employees who are called up to active duty while employed by the County. Uniform differential pay provides […]
Sound Transit-Edmonds College Pre-Apprenticeship Program
As the Seattle area continues to grow, Sound Transit is looking to expand to meet the new infrastructural demands. In partnership with Sound Transit and the City of Lynnwood, Mayor Nicola Smith and Edmonds College President Dr. Amit Singh have put together a pre-apprenticeship program to create employment opportunities for community members and mitigate projected […]
Lake Stevens fireworks resolution
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – The Lake Stevens City Council passed a resolution to put an advisory measure regarding consumer fireworks on the next general election ballot during their meeting on June 22. The resolution passed with only Council Member Shawn Frederick voting against it. Currently, the use and sales of fireworks is regulated by Lake […]
Lynnwood possible Commission Changes
LYNNWOOD Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council discussed possible changes to advisory bodies during their meeting on June 21. A sizable amount of time was used to discuss who should be eligible to serve on advisory bodies, though several other items pertaining to the subject were also discussed. The current Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.24 Advisory […]
City of Mukilteo seeks public input on 5th street project
MUKILTEO, Wash. June 27, 2021 – The City of Mukilteo is planning significant investments for 5th Street and wants to hear from community members to help shape the project. The City is looking at a range of improvements on 5th Street from Lincoln Avenue to the Everett city limit, which will benefit people walking, rolling, […]
Two celebrated Lynnwood Police Officers retire from the force
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Sergeant Byrd and Detective DeGabriele, two celebrated Lynnwood Police officers, retired from the force May 27 and June 17, respectively, after years of dedicated service. Sergeant David Byrd Sergeant David Byrd’s interest in law enforcement came from a young age, when as a boy living in Ohio, he had his bike stolen […]
