Op-Ed: Rehumanizing the unvaccinated
While debates surrounding COVID-19 vaccines continue, late-night talk shows and popular news outlets have sought to sort the general public into two different camps: the “rational” pro-vaccine side that trusts the science and the “irrational” vaccine-hesitant side that does not. However, as is the case with most issues concerning the human race, it isn’t that […]
Do Parents Have a Say over Education? Edmonds and Mukilteo respond
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 2, 2021 – In November, the Lynnwood Times published an article entitled “Do Parents Have a Say over Education?” to discuss the controversial letter released by the National School Board Association (NSBA). Though the NSBA later removed and apologized for the letter, the effects of the letter included action by the Department […]
The vaccinated and blood donations
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 1, 2021 – At the end of September 2021, The American Red Cross announced it was experiencing its most significant blood shortage since 2015. According to the organization’s press release, donor turnout reached the lowest levels of the year, decreasing about 10% since August. The American Red Cross went on to urge […]
Sound Transit CEO Selection Committee meets on Dec. 2, Board meeting Dec. 16
SEATTLE, Wash., December 1, 2021 – The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the first meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on December 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The committee will receive an overview of the CEO search process, timeline and work plan. The committee will also consider a potential action to […]
Community Transit board meeting, December 2
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, December 2. The board will consider action on: Adoption of the 2022 budget Purchase of heavy duty transit buses Purchase of bipolar ionization units for vehicles City of Everett/Community Transit Agreement – Joint Study Framework for […]
Executive Somers appoints Kara Main-Hester as Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer for county
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., Dec. 1, 2021 – Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kara Main-Hester, Ph.D., to serve as the Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer for Snohomish County. Main-Hester currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Snohomish County Office of Recovery and Resilience (ORR). Main-Hester will assume the role January 3, 2022, as current Chief […]
Mayor Smith and Lynnwood City Council present Honoring Excellence Awards
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2021 – Yesterday, during its regular Work Session, Lynnwood City Council and Mayor Nicola Smith presented three Honoring Excellence Awards. These awards recognize city employees, businesses, and community members who contribute to the health and well-being of the city. This year’s staff member recipient is Recreational Supervisor Kelly Schudde. The Business […]
Sound Transit Board to hold first Elected Leadership Group meeting for Everett Link Extension on Nov 29
Sound Transit will hold its first Elected Leadership Group (ELG) meeting on November 29th from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the first phase of Alternatives Development of Everett Link Extension. The meeting will be the first of six meetings to be held through 2022. The ELG is composed of Sound Transit Board members […]
Retired Mukilteo police officer and veteran becomes Thanksgiving turkey farmer
ARLINGTON, Wash., November 22, 2021 — For most Washingtonians, Thanksgiving is the furthest from anyone’s mind in the summer, but for U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Mukilteo Police Officer turned farmer Jeremy Ballinger, that’s when the preparation starts. Each August Ballinger and his family begin raising hundreds of birds in a way most grocery […]
PETA calls upon UW Primate Research Center to close
SEATTLE, Wash., November 21, 2021 – After years of violations and questionable conduct, animal activist group PETA calls upon the University of Washington Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) to close its operation as its last year of funding and potential breach of lease approach in 2022. The Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) is one of […]
