Sound Transit named Owner of the Year by Engineering News Record Northwest
SEATTLE, Wash., December 20, 2022—The editors of Engineering News Record (ENR) have named Sound Transit as 2022 Owner of the Year for ENR Northwest. ENR is a leading news publication for the engineering and construction industries across the country. Each year ENR identifies and recognizes project owners for excellence in planning, design, construction and project […]
Local tribes donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to help those in need
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 20, 2022—The Stillaguamish Tribe proudly donates over half-a-million dollars to the Greater Snohomish County and the Foundation for Edmonds School District receives a $15,000 grant from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charity Trust Board. The Stillaguamish Tribe displays its support for those in need with generous donations of $200,000 to Northwest Harvest, […]
Lynnwood PD staff recognized for outstanding service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 19, 2022—Lynnwood Police Chief James Nelson presented annual awards to 12 Lynnwood PD officers and staff members at Lynnwood’s City Council meeting last Monday. One-by-one, awardees were called to the podium where Chief Nelson read their accomplishments written by their peers and presented each with their respective award. Clerk of the Year: […]
Mindful Mondays: Non-judgment
This month we settle into a new holiday season with fresh opportunities to live more mindfully. SETTLING INTO THE PAUSE – NON-JUDGMENT – NOTICING JOY – REFLECTION When it comes to cultivating Mindfulness, I find that practicing an attitude of non-judgment towards myself and the world around me is both the most difficult but also […]
Happy Chanukah: One act of kindness can grow into infinite miracles
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 19, 2022—County residents endured the snowy weather to attend Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday kicking off Chanukah. The event featured live music by the Seattle based Klez Katz Klezmer band and gift bags containing a Chanukah sufganiyot (a jelly doughnut), chocolate coins, dreidels, […]
Community Transit releases Christmas and New Year’s schedules
Snohomish County, Wash., December 17, 2022 – Community Transit will operate Sunday schedules for the upcoming observed holidays. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance, or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) or riders@commtrans.org for help before the holidays. Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, Dec. 26 (holiday […]
Sound Transit Board elects 2023 leadership team
SEATTLE, Wash., December 16, 2022—The Sound Transit Board yesterday unanimously elected King County Executive Dow Constantine as chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors. University Place Councilmember Kent Keel, who was praised for his three years of service as the Board’s chair, was unanimously elected to serve as a vice chair, while Snohomish County […]
Gear up Snohomies, County preparing for upcoming snow event
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 16, 2022—Much cooler weather expected in Snohomish County this weekend through Thursday with temperatures fluctuating between a low of 25°F to a high of 40°F (three degree drop in both low and high temperatures) according to the National Weather Service. Rain/Snow expected late Saturday morning that will transition to a light accumulation of […]
Staying healthy during Winter Break in a post-COVID world
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 16, 2022—Despite the recent recommendation from the Snohomish Health District to mask up indoors, many of Kamiak High School’s students and faculty have made that transition into a post-COVID world of masks, hygiene and self-isolation. Diane Bradford, Director of Communication and Public Relations for the Mukilteo School District, confirmed that there are […]
Recounts for two certified congressional races confirm Democrat victories
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 16, 2022—Last week, the Office of the Secretary of State received requests to recount certified results for two of Washington’s congressional races. In the Third Congressional District, the Joe Kent for Congress campaign requested a machine recount of all votes cast for the office of U.S. Representative. In the Ninth Congressional District, […]
