Volunteers of America presented with $1 million for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 31, 2022—The executive team from Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) along with members of Lutheran Trinity Church, and the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee, were presented with a generous $1 million check from Stephanie Wright on Monday in her last official act, concluding 12 years of service on the Snohomish County […]
Candlelight vigil honoring Everett mother murdered during home invasion
MILL CREEK, Wash., August 30, 2022—About one hundred Mill Creek community members gathered Sunday, August 28, to show their respects for Irah Sok, 36, who was murdered during an invasion of her South Everett home Friday, August 19, while her husband and six-year-old son were inside. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner confirmed that Sok died […]
Parents beware, Rainbow Fentanyl is here in the PNW
First reported by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and shared on social media by Hope Soldiers, a grassroots organization helping those struggling with addiction, a dangerous new form of fentanyl has made its way to the Pacific Northwest called “rainbow fentanyl,” a brightly-colored version of the highly-toxic synthetic opioid responsible for hundreds of fatal overdoses […]
My 3 M’s to make your walk more mindful
The Summer weather has inspired many of us to get off our couches and into the great outdoors! Just walking to take in some fresh air can be beneficial to both body and spirit. These walks are great opportunities to practice mindfulness in very practical ways that support our mental health too. I’ve guided countless […]
Lead the Way graduation: Strive and struggle are your strength
EVERETT, Wash., August 28, 2022—On Thursday, twelve young men and women graduated from the third class of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s LEAD the Way program. The ceremony took place at the Gibson Center in Everett, WA, and began with a dinner for graduates, their families, and other attendees. Sheriff Adam Fortney, his co-teacher Tyler Ware, along […]
How the County is spending $160 million in ARPA monies
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 28, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers released the Community Pandemic Recovery Priorities Report, that details the outcomes of the four-month pandemic recovery engagement efforts the County conducted throughout this spring and summer. “In Snohomish County, we follow the basic principle that the pandemic impacted everyone, which means that our recovery needs […]
Record-setting Scholarships awarded for 2022-23 academic year
Everett, WA – August 27, 2022 – Trinity Education Foundation is pleased to announce a record 27 new scholarships valued at over $700,000 have been awarded for the 2022-2023 academic year. This represents a 125% increase over new awards given in the 2021-2022 school year. “We are excited about the substantial increase in the number of […]
MPD hosts “Cram the Cruiser” food drive at QFC
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 26, 2022 – Mukilteans came out in full force to support today’s “Cram the Cruiser” food drive in front of QFC in Mukilteo. The “Cram the Cruiser” event is the latest in a series of ongoing community outreach activities by the Mukilteo Police Department. Sergeant Colt Davis told the Lynnwood Times he […]
Executive Somers proposes 340 body cameras for Deputies and Detectives
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 26, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposes motion to the Snohomish County Council for the purchase of 340 body worn cameras for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives. These cameras are intended to improve the transparency of interactions between law enforcement and the public. This follows on the […]
Rep. Larsen meets with magniX to discuss sustainable aviation
EVERETT, Wash., August 26, 2022—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with new magniX CEO Nuno Taborda, and staff on Thursday, August 25, to discuss the company’s ongoing efforts, and associated challenges, in bringing electric propulsion to the commercial airline industry. One of Larsen’s priorities, as chair of the House Aviation Committee, has been U.S. aerospace innovation […]
