Edmonds School District passing 2021 Capital Levy
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The Edmonds School District has anxiously awaited the initial results from the April 2021 Special Election, which have just been released. As of this evening, the 2021 Capital Levy measure is passing with nearly 55 percent of the votes. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone in our community who […]
Inslee to sign hefty $59 billion biennium state budget
As the end of the mostly virtual legislative session drew near April 25, lawmakers passed a hefty $59 billion biennium budget for 2021-23, an 8.3% increase to last period, that will funnel millions into childcare, public health, rental assistance and addressing the economic impact of a yearlong global pandemic. The budget includes a controversial capital […]
Lynnwood employment opportunities: April 23
Below are current city of Lynnwood employment opportunities. To apply online click on the job title that interests you then click on the “Apply” button located in the top right of the window. If this is the first time applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a […]
Pursuit NW church to Health District, “We ain’t cancelling church!”
Snohomish, Wash. – The Pursuit NW, located in the city of Snohomish, received a 14-page letter from the Snohomish Health District on February 22 warning the church of potential prosecution by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office for complaints that it was violating the Governor’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery proclamation orders. In the […]
Largest narcotics bust in Renton Police history
Renton, Wash. – On April 19 Renton police officers, along with assistance from the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, removed over $1.7 million dollars of narcotics off the street following a lengthy criminal investigation by its department. The drugs seized included: 39 pounds of Methamphetamine, 8.75 pounds of Heroin, 6.6 pounds of Cocaine […]
Take the 2021 Snohomish County Parks survey
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 22, 2021 – The Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The Snohomish County Parks Visioning Survey can be accessed at the division website: www.snocoparks.org. This survey will collect feedback about park facilities and programs, user priorities and values, as well as […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra virtual concert May 3
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present “Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto,” its sixth and final virtual concert of the 2020-21 season, on Monday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. This online music program, as has been the case for all previous CSO musicales this season, is presented free of charge through the generosity of orchestra donors […]
Memorial for Lake Stevens trooper defaced
Lake Stevens, Wash. – In the days leading up to the resolution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, a Lake Stevens memorial, honoring the life and service of fallen trooper Sean O’Connell, was defaced with an anti-police message. In May, 2013, motorcycle state trooper Sean O’Connell, 38, was killed on duty during the […]
Bill to decriminalize hard drugs passes Senate, moves to House for vote
With a bipartisan vote of 28-20, SB 5476, the bill to decriminalize hard drugs, passed the Washington state Senate last Thursday, April 15, and will now head to the House. A public hearing is scheduled in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning. SB 5476 would make Washington state the second state […]
Administrative Professionals Week: April 18-24
Administrative professionals are the glue to keeping companies and government offices functioning properly. To show gratitude this Administrative Professionals Week, companies usually treat their administrative workers for lunch, present gifts, or throw an office party. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, about 3.6 million are employed in this profession with a […]
