With Paid Family and Medical Leave finances still troubled, payroll tax likely to increase
Who could have predicted this? A lot of us. The number of people tapping the taxpayer-provided Paid Family and Medical Leave fund is increasing every year. The paid-leave program, abbreviated PFML, was launched in 2020. It imposes a tax on employers and workers, whether or not the workers paying in ever use the program. The money […]
Edmonds College celebrates World Refugee Day
LYNNWOOD—The Refugee and Immigrant Services NW held its second annual World Refugee Day on Thursday, June 20, at Edmonds College featuring guest speakers, multicultural performances, and an assortment of delicious foods representing the various cultures that make up Snohomish County’s diverse population. The event was emceed by Betty Koteles, Edmond College’s Latino Outreach Specialist, and […]
Libertarian candidate arrested for petitioning at Edmonds Arts Festival
EDMONDS—Bruce Guthrie, 21st LD Position 2 candidate, was arrested by Edmonds Police Officers in the Frances Anderson Play Field during the Edmonds Arts Festival on Friday, June 14, for refusing to leave the premises as he collected signatures for to qualify Libertarian Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver for the Washington state ballot. Guthrie was gathering signatures […]
Kids Fun Run at Mill Creek Sports Park
MILL CREEK—The Mill Creek community is invited to attend the summer’s biggest “Party in the Parks” event on Thursday June 27th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Sports Park (13903 North Creek Drive). This event will offer family-friendly fun while showcasing all that Mill Creek Sports Park has to offer. Entrance and […]
Thousands soak up sun and culture at Edmonds Arts Festival
EDMONDS—Thousands of residents throughout Puget Sound enjoyed quality local and regional talent at the 67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival. “It is run entirely by volunteers, and we start planning in September for the June event. We have over 400 volunteers,” Mary Ellen O’Keefe, Co-President of the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, told the Lynnwood Times. The […]
Workforce Board awards $1.6 million in WAVE scholarships
OLYMPIA—Some 121 high school seniors and community and technical college students have been awarded the 2024 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) scholarship. WAVE is a merit scholarship that honors the achievements of Washington’s top career and technical education students. Below are the 16 student winners from Snohomish County schools: A committee of business, labor and […]
Responsibilities of manhood: The investment of Fatherhood
Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Snohomish County courts recognize and celebrate family reunification
EVERETT—Snohomish County Courthouse held its first ever family reunification ceremony at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center followed by a picnic in Everett on Friday, June 14, in honor of June being Family Reunification Month. The American Bar Association has recognized June as Family Reunification month since 2018, a counterbalance to National Adoption Day. The honorable […]
Everett Community College celebrates 2024 honors graduates
EVERETT—Graduates of the Everett Community College honors program presented their final projects at the college’s honors forum on June 5. Honors graduates include Kai Decker, Chien Nguyen and Elishah Webb. The guest speaker at the honors forum was 2013 EvCC Outstanding Graduate Colby Droullard, who earned honors credits at Everett Community College and is now […]
Business and family man challenges Berg for 44th Legislative District
BOTHELL—A challenger to Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has entered the race to represent Washington’s 44th Legislative District, position 2 – Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell. Sim’s platform revolves around empowering families, ensuring public safety, rewarding success, and regulating the cost of living. He believes in enhancing informed parental decisions in education matters, allocating […]
