Lynnwood Council discusses equity survey results and ARPA funds for housing
LYNNWOOD, June 9, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council reviewed its findings from the city’s Community Equity Survey, discussed potentially utilizing ARPA funds for rental assistance and rapid-housing through Volunteers of America, and was briefed on Community Transit’s long range planning strategy at their Business Meeting, Monday, June 6. Community Equity Survey The City of […]
County Council unanimously approves Snohomish Health District integration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Council unanimously voted to integrate the Snohomish Health District (SHD) into the County during its General Legislative Session today. Some benefits of this integration include minimizing bureaucratic obstructions, streamlining permitting operations, and creating an overall unified effort in prioritizing public health. The integration process will […]
Project Girl empowers young women of color
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 8, 2022 – At Project Girl, young women of color are provided a safe place where they can feel appreciated and connected. Through various resources including mentorship, counseling, life-skill coaching, and even working with courts to get troubled teens’ lives back on track. At Project Girl, young women of color are empowered […]
Sheriff announces staffing changes to offset attrition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 6, 2022 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announces a permanent reassignment of specialty units to patrol to offset staffing shortages and provide a safer working environment for deputies. The staffing changes will take effect this month. “Over the past couple years, law enforcement in the state of Washington has faced […]
The Select Committee to hold first public hearing of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach on Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2022 – On Thursday, June 9, 2022, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol will hold its first of several public hearings on the January 6 investigation at 8 p.m. EST. Other public hearings are scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 13, 15, 16, […]
Sound Transit to vote Julie Timm as next CEO on June 23
SEATTLE, Wash., June 3, 2022 – The Sound Transit Board of Directors CEO Selection Committee yesterday recommended Julie Timm to serve as Sound Transit’s next CEO. If selected, Timm would oversee a budget of approximately $3.4 billion. The recommendation, which goes to the full Sound Transit Board of Directors for consideration at its June 23 […]
County to vote June 8 on Snohomish Health District integration
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2022 – The Snohomish Health District Board of Health unanimously passed a resolution supporting integration of the Health District and Snohomish County during its meeting yesterday. The next step will be consideration of a motion by the Snohomish County Council on June 8, 2022, to formally begin the process of integration. […]
County dedicates Global War on Terror memorial in Arlington
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 31, 2022 – On Memorial Day, county leaders rededicated the Haller Bridge as a veteran’s memorial bridge to honor local military members who perished during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) – 9/11/2001 to the present. A sculpture by local artists Caroline Sumpter and Don Frazier and interpretive kiosk are also […]
Minding the chatter in our Heads
Have you ever walked out your door, noticed the rain and wind that awaits you and within a nano-second thought this: “Oh great. Rain. Again. Why did I even bother with my hair? I’m going to be a mess, I’ll never make it to that meeting on time, the traffic is going to be horrible, […]
Mukilteo and Snohomish students among Annual High School Art Show winners
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 27, 2022 — Over the past year, high school artists across Washington state have channeled their emotions into their art, and today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) honored some of their work at the 49th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show. “Congratulations to all of the artists who were recognized today,” […]
