Nathan Alanis to serve as the new Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 16, 2023—The City of Snohomish and the Snohomish County Sheriff ‘s Office announce Lieutenant Nathan Alanis as the new Snohomish Police Chief. Since 2012, the City of Snohomish has partnered with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to provide police services. The appointment, beginning September 1, comes after Police Chief Mike Martin was […]
Beloved Meadowdale music teacher, Bob Burton, 90, passes away
Bob Burton died peacefully, alongside family in his Edmonds home near midnight on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after several weeks in hospice care due to ill health resulting from congestive heart failure and a stroke. A lover of ice cream, beautiful sunsets, spectacular music, his view of the Puget Sound and his children and grandchildren, […]
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. […]
DelBene delivers Homage $250,000 to expand transportation to seniors
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $250,000 ceremonial check to improve transportation for seniors across Snohomish County today, Monday, August 14, at Homage — a senior services center headquartered in Lynnwood. The funding will be used to expand transportation options in rural eastern Snohomish County, specifically between Snohomish and Index along […]
Shaquille O’Neal-founded Big Chicken now open in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 9, 2023—Shaquille O’Neal-founded Big Chicken at 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, in the Harbour Pointe Shopping Center, is officially opening to the public Thursday, August 10. Prepare to be greeted upon entry and select from a multitude of chef-driven 5-oz chicken sandwich recipes named after people from O’Neal’s life – each tells a story. The […]
YMCA of Snohomish County awarded $277,500 grant to expand STEM opportunities
EVERETT, Wash., August 8, 2023—M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, a local philanthropic organization, awarded the YMCA of Snohomish County a multi-year, $277,500 grant to expand its successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Discovery Program. Grant funds will allow the program to serve youth at all YMCA School-Age Care (SAC) sites for the 2023-24 school year. […]
Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice Program, preparing students in law and beyond
EVERETT, Wash., August 6, 2023—Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice program allows students explore a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system and now, thanks the passing of a Senate Bill this year, it’s more accessible than ever. One of the benefits of the program, Myron Travis, Criminal Justice Instructor at Sno-Isle, […]
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 […]
Cascade warbirds scholarship winner Corey Zendejas now a licensed pilot
OAK HARBOR, Wash., August 2, 2023—Cascade Warbirds is pleased to announce that scholarship winner Corey Zendejas of Auburn has earned his Private Pilot License. Corey began his flight training by winning a Ground School Scholarship from Cascade Warbirds in 2022. He followed that by qualifying for a Continuing Aviation Education Grant late last year. Corey […]
Larsen announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge competition
EVERETT, Wash., August 1, 2023—Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Wednesday, November 1, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District. The 2023 Congressional App Challenge is an […]
