Obituary for John Wesley Burbank, he was 96 years old
John Wesley Burbank, Lynnwood, Washington, entered eternal rest May 13, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. John was born in Tonasket, Washington, on August 29, 1926. He married Linda Mitchell, September 11, 1982, on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Years later a convalidation ceremony was performed at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Executive Somers announces $6.5 million investment in youth mental health and wellness
Snohomish County, Wash., June 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers on Wednesday announced a $6.5 million investment to expand mental health services for young people. This includes increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals, developing community-driven programs, and addressing challenges faced by disproportionately impacted populations. This funding comes from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan […]
Mattie Jones winner of Second District 2023 Congressional Art Competition
OAK HARBOR, Wash., June 21, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Mattie Jones, a rising junior at Oak Harbor High School, as the Second District winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition with her piece, “Lost in Creativity.” “The Congressional Art Competition continues to be an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the Second […]
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 […]
Volunteer for Snohomish County Children’s Organization wins prestigious national award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2023 – A volunteer for Snohomish County Office of the CASA, a local program that works with children who have experienced abuse or neglect, has been named volunteer Advocate of the Year by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Christi Osburn is one of […]
SCBHC Youth Initiative students are off to Nation’s capital to tour colleges
EVERETT, Wash., June 10, 2023—This August, the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s (SCBHC) Youth Initiative Program is headed to Washington D.C. to tour two historically Black colleges. From August 2 through August 8, 16 students, ranging in age from 11 to 22, and four chaperones will arrive in our Nation’s Capital, visit its many historical […]
Asian Service Center grateful for the outpouring of support
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023—For two hours on the morning of June 3, hundreds attended the inaugural ceremony of the Asian Service Center (ASC) at Edmonds Waterfront Center to officially introduce the organization to the community. “The turnout was great,” Crystal Xiao, ASC’s Executive Development Officer told the Lynnwood Times. “We loved seeing all of […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities
MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains. With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]
