“Love, Equally” public exhibit celebrates marriage equality
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 15, 2023—The opening ceremony for the “Love, Equally” exhibit packed the State Reception Room of the Legislative Building in Olympia on Valentine’s Day. The event occurred on the 14th to simultaneously celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in Washington state. Something highlighted by “Love, Equally” is the recency of marriage equality. […]
More than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees now call Snohomish County home
Snohomish County, Wash., February 14, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that since October 2021, when the United States saw a significant influx of refugees from conflict zones, the County in partnership with local nonprofits have provided resettlement services and support to over 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. “For decades, Snohomish County has […]
Mindful Monday: Tried-and-True Tips for Mindful Walking
February is a breakout time of year. The chilled weather with increased sun and light can encourage us to make our way outside. Jaunts around the block to wake up from our winter idle can be invigorating. Mindful breathes of cool air can support our mental health too! I’ve guided countless walks with small groups […]
Public input sought on propose use of HOME-ARP Funds
EVERETT, Wash., February 11, 2023—The Snohomish County Consortium is a partnership between Snohomish County and the cities and towns in the county for the receipt of federal entitlement funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law […]
Mindful Mondays: Be Still, Be Grounded
I spent part of this weekend in one of the most beautiful State parks in the United States: Deception Pass State Park (according to digital travel publication, Travel Lens). At the West Beach you can say hello to an amazing Douglas fir tree that has witnessed more than 850 years of activity around it. The […]
Homage hosts hundreds of seniors celebrating Lunar New Year
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 4, 2023—Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, recently hosted several Lunar New Year Events again this year at its Center for Healthy Living. “The connections made by seniors at our center are invaluable on so many levels,” said Homage CEO Keith Bell. […]
Mayor Jon Nehring delivers Marysville State of the City Address
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 4, 2023—Mayor Jon Nehring presented his first State of the City address Wednesday from inside the brand new state-of-the-art Civic Center downtown that opened its doors last fall. If the new buildings, inviting plaza, spray park, and multi-colored water tower in Comeford Park are any indication of where Marysville is headed, things […]
Mindful Monday: Cultivating Curiosity
When we practice Mindfulness, we can intentionally cultivate foundational attitudes or postures of being. Today we’ll explore the posture of Curiosity. Celestial Curiosity In August of 2012 our beloved roving robot named Curiosity landed on the planet Mars. For more than 10 years it has been puttering around 3-mile-high Mount Sharp inside Gale Crater. Recently […]
Applicants sought for Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors
LYNNWOOD, Wash. January 27, 2023—Become part of Lynnwood’s future by joining the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood PFD oversees the operation of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding 13 acres. With revitalization efforts underway, the PFD is poised to become the ideal gathering space for residents, visitors, and events. Become […]
Applicants sought for public facilities and infrastructure projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 19, 2023– Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations and government agencies to review the Notice of Fund Opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications for public facility and infrastructure projects designed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the direct and indirect effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, and to mitigate future risks. Approximately […]
