Executive Somers announces $6.5 million investment in youth mental health and wellness
Snohomish County, Wash., June 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers on Wednesday announced a $6.5 million investment to expand mental health services for young people. This includes increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals, developing community-driven programs, and addressing challenges faced by disproportionately impacted populations. This funding comes from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan […]
Boeing announces $55 billion in new airplane orders at Paris Air Show
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2023—Within the first three days of the Paris Air Show, Boeing has finalized its largest order in South Asia with Air India for $45.9 billion and announced additional orders with Air China, Avolon Air, Akasa Air, Air Algérie, Air Lease Corporation, and Luxair. First held in 1909, the Paris Air […]
Information Sessions for Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance Program
Snohomish County, Wash., June 20, 2023 – Two information sessions for the Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program are taking place this Wednesday and Thursday. SBIA provides technical assistance services coupled with microgrants to help Snohomish County-based small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic as well as incentivize new, innovative ideas […]
‘We did it!’ Lake Stevens opens new community food bank
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 15, 2023—After 45 years operating in the 900 square foot basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sophina Nunez, Board President of the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, June 14, to its newly built 10,000 square foot base of operation. “So, here we are cutting the ribbon […]
Chris Reykdal announces re-election campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction
TUMWATER, Wash., June 12, 2023—Chris Reykdal, Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced his campaign for re-election today. Reykdal made the announcement with a list of initial endorsements that includes Governor Jay Inslee, Congressman Derek Kilmer, Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Chair Lisa Wellman, and dozens of other leaders across the state. “Washington is recognized as […]
SCBHC Youth Initiative students are off to Nation’s capital to tour colleges
EVERETT, Wash., June 10, 2023—This August, the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s (SCBHC) Youth Initiative Program is headed to Washington D.C. to tour two historically Black colleges. From August 2 through August 8, 16 students, ranging in age from 11 to 22, and four chaperones will arrive in our Nation’s Capital, visit its many historical […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year
EVERETT, Wash., June 4, 2023—The Port of Everett has been named 2023 Job Creator of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) for its $40 million Norton Terminal cleanup and redevelopment project. WPPA, a member organization representing the interests of the 75 public port districts in Washington state, presents its annual Job Creator […]
Larsen tours Pathfinder Manufacturing and speaks with local students
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Pathfinder Manufacturing in South Everett on Monday, May 8, to meet both CEO Dave Trader and high school students who are within its apprenticeship program. Pathfinder Manufacturing, formerly Workforce Development Center, is a certified 501(c)(3) that assembles and machine parts primarily for Boeing Commercial as well […]
