Edmonds CC to host film screening to honor Japanese American WWII Veterans
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Edmonds Community College will host a film screening and discussion to honor Japanese American World War II veterans on Feb 20. The screening will include the films “Honor & Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story” and “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawai’i.” Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers, who […]
3-Day Certification course at South County Fire
Learn how to help during a disaster Learn how to help during a disaster in a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course offered by South County Fire this spring. Following a major disaster, firefighters and other first responders may not be able to meet the heavy demand for their services. People will have to […]
County seeks to fill vacancy on Boundary Review Board
EVERETT, Wash., January 29, 2020 – Snohomish County is currently seeking volunteers for one open position on the Boundary Review Board (BRB). BRB members are residents of the county they serve. They serve for a four-year term and are not allowed to hold other local government elected or appointed positions or jobs. For over 50 […]
Neighborhood Night Open House
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Brier Fire Station 18, 21206 Poplar Way, Brier. Drop by the fire station any time between 5:30 and 7 p.m. for this free event. Meet the firefighters, learn about emergency services and programs in your neighborhood and find out how […]
Grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill introduced
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service People will be allowed to grow up to six of their own cannabis plants and up to 15 plants per household if the Legislature passes House Bill 1131 or its companion, Senate Bill 5155. House Bill 1131 is currently in committee. Under current law, people can obtain prescriptions […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce releases Report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. The Taskforce’s report creates a framework for improving affordable housing supply LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2020 –Today, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), launched by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in May of 2019, released their final report after six months of collaborative work, including […]
Terry Ryan Fills Aerospace Economic Development Position
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. EVERETT, Wash., February 6, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Terry Ryan as Aerospace Economic Development Director for the county. This new position will allow Snohomish County to focus on retaining, attracting, and diversifying the aerospace sector. Terry will also be […]
County Treasurer Announces Transition Team Leadership
COUNTY TREASURER | February 6, 2020. Volunteers will examine all aspects of Treasurer’s Office and make recommendations for improvement EVERETT, Wash., February 3, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan announced the formation of an all-volunteer Transition Team to help provide advice and recommendations for improving the Treasurer’s Office. Since taking office on January […]
Money Matters: 2019 IRA deadlines are approaching
PAUL ELLIS | Last Updated February 6, 2020. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines. April 1, 2020 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. A new federal law must be noted here. The Setting […]
Thousands attend 2nd annual NerdFaire Con
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: February 6, 2020. Close to 2000 people were at the Lynnwood Convention Center for the second annual NerdFaire Con. The convention area was packed with vendors selling board games, art, figures and other things, and there were activities as well. Many people sat and played board games with one another, […]
