196th Street improvements paves way to Lynnwood’s ongoing renaissance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 15, 2023—After years of planning and actual years in the making, motorists commuting through and to Lynnwood can now breathe a sigh of relief: major construction on 196th Street has finally come to a close. In addition to the nearby future Sound Transit Lynnwood Transit Center just south of 196th Street, construction […]
Council approves ARPA funds for eight projects focused on youth and families
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved eight community projects utilizing $668,130 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Business Meeting on August 14. The council will further discuss and allocate the remaining $144,177 of ARPA funds at its September 5 meeting — the council is in summer recess until September. […]
Neighbors and friends gather to support the re-election campaign for George Hurst
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Over 100 attendees gathered in the backyard of a Lynnwood home on Sunday, August 6, to share food and offer support to George Hurst who is seeking a third term on the Lynnwood City Council. He is running unopposed in the November election. “I plan on an active campaign,” Hurst said. […]
Washington State Democratic Party needs to align with voters
Dear Democratic Candidates: We, the undersigned, encourage you to advocate for the views held by the majority of voters in Washington state. First of all, we would like to acknowledge that the state party is facing a critical test in the next two years, with impending change in the governor’s mansion and a shuffling of […]
ARPA, OTPs, and Zip to be discussed at Lynnwood City Council Work Session
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 6, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, August 7, to discuss ARPA funds, an outpatient substance abuse facilities ordinance, the ParksLove Project, and Lynnwood Zip. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Community Transit Briefing Community Transit […]
New healthcare navigation assistance for low-income immigrant families
EVERETT, Wash., August 5, 2023—Connect Casino Road and Coordinated Care established a new collaboration this year to help immigrant families with low incomes navigate the complicated health insurance and healthcare system here in the US. Once per week, a bilingual Coordinated Care representative is onsite to work with families who are in Connect Casino Road’s […]
Public Input sought on outcomes of supplemental Community Development Block Grant Funds
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 5, 2023—Snohomish County is the lead agency of the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium (Consortium) for receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement grant funds. These federal grants fund efforts to expand economic opportunities, keep people in their homes, and provide services for unhoused […]
Evergreen Goodwill celebrates 100 years of building community
EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2023—Evergreen Goodwill celebrated its 100th anniversary this year with five celebrations across five counties. Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. It currently operates five Job Training Centers, 24 retail stores, and 30 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Kitsap Counties, employing over 1,500 people. Evergreen Goodwill […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
What you should know: New laws that go into effect on July 23
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 23, 2023—Bills signed into law take effect 90 days after the end of the session in which they were passed. From a controversial parental rights exemption to an anti-hazing law to promoting water safety, below are some new laws going into effect as of July 23, 2023. SB-5599: Supporting youth and young […]
