Holiday books and snacks drive collects hundreds of donations
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department, in partnership with the Foundation for Edmonds School District, collected approximately 500 books and 700 food items for their Books and Snacks Drive on December 12. The collections were donated to the Nourishing Network and the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Leading up to Monday’s event, […]
Port of Everett named 2022 Port of the Year
EVERETT, Wash., December 15, 2022—The Port of Everett has been named 2022 Port of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) – a member organization representing the interests of the 75 public port districts in Washington state through government relations, education, and advocacy programs. Since 1987, WPPA has presented its prestigious President’s Port […]
Comcast donates 40 Laptops to veterans at Edmonds College
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 15, 2022—Comcast recently donated laptops to several veterans’ services organizations and groups in Washington state in partnership with Operation Military Family. Leadership from each organization met with Comcast at the Edmonds College Veterans Resource Center to receive the 40 laptops and share stories of the impact they will make for the […]
24 Hour Fitness rises from the ashes of pandemic-led bankruptcy
CARLSBAD, Calif., December 15, 2022—Gym industry giant 24 Hour Fitness, like many health clubs, was hit hard by pandemic restrictions in 2020 that resulted in the closure of over 100 locations and the company filing bankruptcy that same year. However, 24 Hour Fitness was far from throwing in the towel. By December of 2021, the […]
15 arrested by LPD including members of retail theft ring
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department conducted an emphasis operation with Lowes, Target, and Kohls yesterday where officers were placed in the store with Asset Protection personnel. This was done to immediately detain and charge subjects for theft and/or other charges associated with shoplifting or other crimes associated with theft. In total 15 […]
Lynnwood passes $545 million biennium budget, contention over salaries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022━The Lynnwood City Council passed amended versions of the 2023 salary schedule and 2023-2024 biennium budget during their December 12 meeting. The ordinances were delayed at the previous meeting on November 28. With all council members present at the meeting, Council Vice President Smith was the only dissenting vote to approve […]
South County Fire begins servicing Mill Creek
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 13, 2022—South County Fire started providing fire and emergency medical service to the City of Mill Creek this morning. City voters in April approved annexation into the regional fire authority (RFA). South County Fire has five firefighters assigned to the station to provide 24/7 staffing of a fire engine and a […]
Vaughn’s Teaching Farm returns this holiday season, bigger, and better than ever
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2022—Rachel Vaughn of Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, begins each day at 8 a.m. making a mash of beet pulp, molasses, and hot water for her goat’s breakfast. The goats are old and “creak when they walk,” Vaughn said, but the children still love them at the petting zoo. Vaughn then […]
County launches grant program for Flood Risk Reduction projects
Snohomish County, Wash., December 13, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that the County is releasing a Flood Risk Reduction grant application to fund projects that mitigate harms posed by potential flooding, with a focus on projects that preserve housing, small businesses, and meet the needs of disproportionately impacted populations. The grant […]
County recommend wearing masks indoors
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. James Lewis joined more than 30 other local health officers and health care leaders to recommend masking and other illness prevention measures this winter. Click here to learn more: With an indoor mask recommendation (not mandate) in effect, how effective is your mask? Below is the […]
