School-Based Health Services coming to Cascade and Everett high schools
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) will be adding two new school-based health centers at Everett and Cascade high schools in mid-2025. “This new partnership with the Everett School District is an incredible step in our goal to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to community members of all ages” said Joe Vessey, Chief Executive Officer […]
More than $380,000 awarded to local school districts by Gesa Credit Union
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce that it is awarding more than $380,000 to partner school districts across Washington state through its Affinity Debit Card Program, marking the program’s largest annual contribution to date. The record-breaking funds, which were generated through the 2023-2024 school year, will support local schools by enhancing academic […]
School consolidations on table in wake of Marysville SD financial woes
MARYSVILLE—On Behalf of the Board, Acting President for the Marysville School District, Connor Krebbs in a press release, is urging “families, staff, and community members to come together to support students” in wake of Washington State Auditor’s recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “For far too long, Washington State has overburdened school […]
Marysville School District crisis ‘extremely urgent,’ audit finds, investigation underway
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District took another hit this week after the Washington State Auditor released its recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “I must stress that it is a rare and alarming audit result,” wrote State Auditor Pat McCarthy. The report, released August 5, found that the district “could […]
Newly appointed Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla
LYNNWOOD—On Monday, July 15, Derica Escamilla took the oath of office to become the newest Lynnwood City Council Member. The City Council appointed Councilmember Escamilla to the Lynnwood City Council Position No.1, which was vacated in May due to the resignation of Councilmember Shirley Sutton. Councilmember Escamilla is a first-generation Mexican American, born in Moses Lake […]
Lynnwood student-athletes forge new paths to collegiate football
LYNNWOOD—Several student athletes from the Lynnwood area are set to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. After graduating high school this spring, these athletes have committed to playing at various colleges and universities, representing their hometown and serving as positive examples for future generations. Mountlake Terrace High School Three student-athletes from Mountlake Terrace […]
High-profile attorney to represent victim of petition arrest in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures during an event in a City of Edmonds park on Friday, June 14, will be entering into a letter of representation with high-profile attorney Mark Lamb of Carney, Bradley, Spellman law firm in Seattle. “Of all the attorneys I talked […]
Snohomish County schools recognized for exemplary performance by state
OLYMPIA— For the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, 571 public schools in 178 school districts across Washington state have earned recognition for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement. Of those, 104 public schools earned recognition for both school years. Recognized schools will receive a banner to display in their buildings. The […]
Project Girl hosts second annual Juneteenth celebration in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2024—Project Girl hosted its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood on Wednesday, June 19, to commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude. The event held approximately 60 vendors, food trucks, live music by […]
Council Corner: Lynnwood’s role in Gay Liberation within Washington
LYNNWOOD—I read an article in the University of Washington alumni magazine, and it mentioned Lynnwood in a way I had never heard before. The article was about Bobbi Campbell, a 1974 graduate of the University of Washington who appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine in 1983 as the face of Gay America in the […]
