Mindful Mondays: Settle in with the 3 Ps
SETTLING INTO THE PAUSE – NON-JUDGEMENT – NOTICING JOY – REFLECTION SETTLING INTO THE PAUSE This time of year can feel like a roaming whirling dervish. Other times it can feel relaxed and spacious. Pausing to notice can cultivate self-awareness, personal worth, and a sensibility of grounding. Nothing is needed except to notice when you […]
Scholarship opportunity for civic-minded young leaders
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 11, 2022—The City of Mill Creek is accepting nominations for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. In its lifetime, the CQC has awarded 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 in student funding to date! AWC’s CQC scholarships are now available for civic-minded young leaders in Washington’s cities and towns. […]
Call for Artists: Washington School for the Deaf
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 11, 2022—The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) and ArtsWA seek an artist or artist team to design and create a unique artwork for the new Academic and Physical Education Building. The building sits on the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) campus in Vancouver, Southwestern Washington. The […]
Public invited to Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 18
LYNNWOOD, December 10, 2022—The Lynnwood public Menorah Lighting Celebration will take place at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 18, at the Lynnwood City Hall 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The event will feature the kindling of the giant nine-foot Menorah, delicious Holiday treats, face painting, personal Menorah kits, and a Hanukkah musical performance […]
South Carolina set to lead 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10, 2022—The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to approve a drastic change to the 2024 presidential nominating calendar on Friday, December 2, which would make South Carolina the first state to hold a primary. If approved by the rest of the DNC membership, South Carolina’s primary would be held February 3, followed […]
Executive Somers visits Japan to form investment opportunities for County
JAPAN, December 9, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha, Executive Director of Economic Development for Snohomish County, traveled to Japan last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities in both Japan as well as the county. The trip was part of the International Leadership […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District teams up with LPD
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 7, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department is partnering with the Edmonds School District for a Books and Snacks Drive on Monday, December 12, collecting books and food from several drop off sites around the city for Nourishing Network and the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Those interested in donating to the upcoming […]
Mindful Mondays: Finding Uncertainty in a wobbly world
There is something about getting through a winter holiday in this bizarre epoque to reassure us that we do indeed have the resilience to get through it all. I may toss my 2022 calendar onto a bonfire for a ritual burning, while lifting high a strong beverage, and bid the year a solemn Good Riddance! […]
Annual Stuff-A-Bus charity drive returns to Fred Meyer in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., December 4, 2022—The Silver Lake area Fred Meyer store hosted its annual Stuff-A-Bus Food and Toy drive on Saturday, December 3, in partnership with Everett Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883), and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOA). “We have a lot of drivers with really good hearts,” Steve Oss, President […]
Congress passes bipartisan legislation to avert national rail strike
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 1, 2022—Today, the Senate passed legislation forcing a tentative rail labor agreement that averted a national rail strike. The bill passed with a vote of 80 to 15, and now goes to President Joe Biden for signature. Railway employees will receive an increase of paid time off (PTO) and aid sick leave […]
