Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA welcomes new Executive Director
MONROE—The Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA is excited to announce its new Executive Director, Anthony Schmidt, who brings nearly 15 years of YMCA experience to Monroe, with extensive work in membership and programs. He has spent all of his Y career at the Marysville Family YMCA, with a brief stint as interim executive director in Monroe […]
34-year-old Lynnwood man killed while illegally crossing highway, hit by bus
LYNNWOOD—A 34-year-old man was killed after being hit by a Community Transit Blue Swift Line bus on State Route 99, near 156th Street Southwest, in Lynnwood on Wednesday morning. The man, identified as a Matthew T. Raymond, was wearing all black when he illegally attempted to cross the busy highway around 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, December […]
County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot statements
EVERETT, December 16, 2023—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 13, 2024, Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets will be mailed to voters as an insert with the ballot packet. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom is […]
Snohomish County prepares for annual Point-in-Time homeless count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 12, 2023—The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This annual initiative remains a cornerstone in Snohomish County’s commitment to understanding and addressing homelessness within the community. “Every year […]
Community servants are Merrysville holiday parade grand marshals
MARYSVILLE, Wash., November 28, 2023—Longtime community volunteers Ron Wagner and Sandra Schlerf will lead the 2023 Merrysville Electric Lights Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2. The parade runs south on State Avenue from the Marysville Community Center to Comeford Park. The co-grand marshals were chosen for their dedicated service as volunteers in our […]
State Avenue closure for Merrysville holiday parade on December 2
MARYSVILLE, Wash., November 27, 2023—On the evening of Saturday, December 2, State Avenue will be closed between 4th Street (SR 528) and Grove Street for the Merrysville for the Holidays Electric Lights Parade. The road closure will start at 6 p.m. and State Avenue will reopen by 10 p.m. or earlier if possible. Marked detour […]
Expect frost-filled mornings in Snohomish County until Thursday
Snohomish County, Wash., November 25, 2023—Expect cold frost-filled mornings in Snohomish County until Thursday morning when it is forecasted to rain around 11 a.m. with rain continuing into the weekend according to the National Weather Service. Daily temperatures will be fluctuating between a low of 33°F tonight, Saturday evening, to a high in the mid-40s […]
Hundreds attend Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Apprenticeship Career Fair
EVERETT, Wash., November 20, 2023—Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center hosted its 7th annual Apprenticeship Career and Job Fair on November 16, attracting hundreds of young adults eager to start careers in construction and advanced manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, healthcare, culinary, carpentry, IT, and even maritime. “Earn while you learn,” said Trudy Swain, Partnership Coordinator, Sno-Isle Tech Skills […]
Port of Everett discusses expansion, seeks community feedback
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 16, 2023—Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat Tuesday, November 7, welcoming the Port of Everett as guests for an informative virtual conversation on the topic of port boundary expansion. The purpose of the chat was to discuss the Port potentially “exploring beyond its boundaries,” as Lisa Lefeber, Port […]
Around the Sound events this week, November 12 to 18
City of Marysville: Cocoa with Community Development Fancy some hot cocoa? The City of Marysville welcomes the public to them for Cocoa with Community Development! At this free event, Community Development Director Haylie Miller and staff will provide a brief presentation on the department’s roles and responsibilities, along with an overview of some of the […]
