Edmonds School District announces forum for superintendent finalists
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 4, 2023—After interviewing candidates to become the next Edmonds School District Superintendent, the Board of Directors has narrowed the search to two finalists. The finalists (in alphabetical order) are: “We are very pleased with the highly qualified candidates moving forward in our superintendent search,” said School Board President Dr. Nancy Katims. “We look […]
$25 Million grants to address racism as a public health crisis
The Gathering Collaborative along with King County government invites you, our community and business partners across the region to join us in continuing the critical work to undo the harms of systemic racism, which was declared a public health crisis by King County in 2020. Envisioned jointly by community members and King County in August […]
“Unlawful,” “Sickened,” “Heinous:” Local law enforcement respond to fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 28, 2023—Local law enforcement agencies throughout Snohomish County released statements of disgust to the video footage of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, 29, by five Memphis Police Officers on the evening of January 7, 2023. Nichols died on January 10 at St. Francis Hospital. “The cruelty endured by Mr. Nichols, […]
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 […]
Somers, Fortney, Krajcar sign historic public safety labor agreement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 4, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, along with Sheriff Adam Fortney, and Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) President Jonathan Krajcar signed a new four-year labor agreement for the County’s approximately 250 commissioned officers on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in a united commitment to public safety. “The Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association […]
An exclusive interview with 44th LD Representative Brandy Donaghy
MILL CREEK, November 2, 2022—Representative Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) believes resilient communities are strong communities. Since taking over for Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) as Representative of the 44th Legislative District last year – following Lovick’s appointment to the WA State Senate – Donaghy has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to fight for a […]
Somers proposes $85 million for county-wide pandemic recovery
Snohomish County, Wash., September 22, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today put forward his proposal for the County’s remaining $85 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which are federal dollars designed to address the public health, social, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive’s proposal is reflective of community […]
Op-Ed: Will District 3 PCOs break the cycle of institutional racism?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2022—A county council seat vacated by Stephanie Wright two weeks ago who accepted an Executive Policy Officer position within Executive Dave Somers’ staff, has seven hopefuls vying for the position. However, after Wednesday’s unorthodox endorsement vote by 32nd Legislative District Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of three white candidates over […]
Naz Lashgari throws her hat in the ring for open District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2022—Lynnwood resident Naz Lashgari, former Chair of Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, announces her intent to seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination to the Snohomish County Council District 3 position, after Councilwoman Stephanie Wright announced her resignation on August 29, 2022. Lashgari joins a list of six other hopefuls: […]
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 […]
