Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Nancy Pelosi steps down as Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2022—Today, Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), 82, announces that she is stepping down as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In 2007, Pelosi become the first most powerful woman elected to office after being selected by her colleagues as Speaker of the House, a position second in line to the presidency. Both […]
Dennis Worsham appointed as Director of newly formed Health Department
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 16, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced the appointment of Dennis Worsham as the first Director for Snohomish County’s Health Department. Since Mr. Worsham spent time early in his career at the Snohomish Health District (SHD), he will be returning to Snohomish County after an eventful career in […]
Snohomish County accepting proposals for Child Care Facilities
Snohomish County, Wash., November 15, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that the County is accepting proposals to increase available child care slots through capital facilities projects for child care facilities, including Family Home Providers. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) will distribute funding from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan Act […]
One Year Anniversary of BIL: Here’s What Washington State Received for Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 15, 2022 – One year ago today, President Biden’s Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed. Since then, more than $3.7 billion in funding has gone to Washington state for road, bridge, transit, freight, rail, port and trail projects. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, authored many of the […]
Lynnwood Council fails to overturn veto of car tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 14, 2022—At a somewhat contentious Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council on Monday did not secure the five votes needed to overturn Mayor Christine Frizzell veto of the $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, that passed on October 24. Councilwoman Shirley Sutton was not present at the meeting. “After spending these last couple […]
Lynnwood Council votes Monday to overturn veto of Car Tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell vetoed the recently passed $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, during the October 31 city council work session. The Council is scheduled to vote to overturn her veto at Monday’s meeting on November 14. “After substantial consideration of what is best and necessary for the long-term sustainability of our […]
Puget Brass is coming to Lynnwood to raise awareness for the homeless
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Next month on December 3, Puget Brass will be holding a holiday concert, Music for Neighbors in Need, featuring festive-themed music for a good cause: to support Snohomish County’s cold weather shelters and homeless. At Trinity Lutheran Church, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on December 3, the Seattle-based British-style brass band will […]
Mukilteo City Council discusses Property Tax Levies and Lodging Tax Grant
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council approved a new replacement ambulance chassis for the Fire Department, moved their Public Hearing on Property Tax Levies, and discussed the City’s Preliminary Budget at their Regular Meeting, Monday, November 7. 2023 General Property Tax Levy and EMS Property Tax Levy Councilwoman Elizabeth Crawford motioned to continue the Public Hearing on the […]
Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]
