September 1, 2024 1:18 pm

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Lynnwood unveils new Public Art Collection at upcoming CJC

Lynnwood Public Art

LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 12, celebrating the unveiling of seven new public art installations that adorn the side of the upcoming Community Justice and Resource Center. The five art pieces include We Are Not Just Black and White by Melissa Singh Cole, Pollination: A Journey of renewal […]

Something is rotten in the State of Denmark/Washington

brian heywood

THE SETUP – Undisclosed Hearings to invalidate the Initiatives Friday afternoon I received an urgent phone call informing me that, “The Washington State Supreme Court is deciding a case in two hours on the Let’s Go Washington initiatives.” The case has been in motion since January 2024. We have received not one word nor one […]

Mukilteo Police Department launches new recruitment website

Mukilteo Police

MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo proudly announces the launch of the Mukilteo Police Department Recruitment Website aimed at attracting passionate and dedicated individuals to join the police force. Mayor Joe Marine highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “This new platform is essential for connecting with individuals who share our commitment to community service and public […]

Local athletes represent the US at Summer Olympics

summer olympics

Among the more than 10,000 athletes, Washington state is represented at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris with almost a dozen athletes, some from Snohomish County. The achievements of these local athletes highlight the exceptional talent and dedication found in Washington state. From gold medals to historic finishes, their performances have not only brought pride […]

Lynnwood’s The Lash & Wax boutique is not just a wax, it’s an experience, owners say

Lynnwood wax lash

LYNNWOOD—The Lash & Wax Boutique is Lynnwood’s latest addition to beautification salons in its up-and-coming Alderwood business development center. Lynnwood The Lash & Wax Boutique is a minority-owned business located below the Alexan Apartments at 2927 Alderwood Mall Blvd, that specializes in eye lash extension, waxing, lash lifts, brow lamination, skin care, micro blading, among […]

Don’t forget to catch the Perseids meteor shower tonight

Perseids meteor shower

The Perseids meteor shower, often hailed as the best annual meteor shower for casual stargazers, is set to dazzle the night skies with a spectacular show this year; up to 100 Perseids meteors will streak skies with color and lights across the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event is best between 11 p.m., Sunday, August 11, […]

Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction road closures

Link light rail service to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood begins August 30. With four new stations, 1 Line trains run every 8–10 minutes, offering you yet another choice to get where you want to go. Construction Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be paving roads near Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood Transit Center resulting in closures as early […]

State Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to throw out initiatives

initiatives

OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected two cases on Friday, August 9, by progressive groups—Defend Washington and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund—against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that aimed to invalidate all seven citizen-initiated initiatives of which three were passed by the legislature into law earlier this year in March, and four to be […]

DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities

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OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]

School consolidations on table in wake of Marysville SD financial woes

Marysville School District

MARYSVILLE—On Behalf of the Board, Acting President for the Marysville School District, Connor Krebbs in a press release, is urging “families, staff, and community members to come together to support students” in wake of Washington State Auditor’s recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “For far too long, Washington State has overburdened school […]

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