CHPW donates $250k to local organizations who advance equity
SEATTLE, Wash., December 15, 2023—Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), a not-for-profit healthcare insurance agency, recently awarded 25 different community-based local organizations its 2023 Advancing Equity Fund grant totaling $250,000—including three in Snohomish County. CHPW has provided a total of $980,000 to 68 different Washington organizations since 2020. The grants typically focus on health, including […]
More than books: Mukilteo Library celebrates 25th year Anniversary
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 15, 2023—In 1932, the first library in Mukilteo opened in a modest 400-square-foot space, established on the site of an old post office on second street. Now, 90 years later, the Mukilteo Library, built in 1998 on Harbour Pointe Boulevard, is celebrating its 25th year anniversary in its new location. Held on […]
County passes $135 million Housing & Behavioral Health Capital Fund
EVERETT, Wash., December 14, 2023—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved on December 14 the Housing and Behavioral Health Capital Fund, an investment plan to preserve and build affordable housing and behavioral health facilities. The Capital Fund will earmark a substantial investment of approximately $114 million over five years and create 550 new affordable housing and […]
Antisemitism hits Everett on the third night of Hanukkah
EVERETT, Wash., December 13, 2023—A red-soaked effigy of an upper torso representing a fake body next to the words written in chalk, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free; cease fire now,” was discovered at the entrance of the Everett Municipal Building and reported to Everett Police on Saturday evening, the third […]
Parental Rights Bill one step closer to becoming state law
TUMWATER, Wash., December 13, 2023—Citizen’s action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on December 12, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2081, that if enacted into law, will establish Washington state’s first Parental Bill of Rights. According to the group, 423,399 signatures were turned into the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday. Upon the […]
Jim Smith departs in legislative ‘blaze of glory,’ Sutton’s call for audit passes
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2023—In their final meeting of the year, the Lynnwood City Council passed their mid-biennial budget and added new agenda items for the incoming council next year. The budget passed without any further discussion in a 6-0-1 vote with Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. As was previously reported, since Lynnwood operates on a […]
Snohomish County prepares for annual Point-in-Time homeless count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 12, 2023—The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This annual initiative remains a cornerstone in Snohomish County’s commitment to understanding and addressing homelessness within the community. “Every year […]
This Chanukah, let your inner oil burst into a flame of mitzvah
LYNNWOOD, Wash, December 11, 2023—Residents throughout Snohomish County attended Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday in celebration of Chanukah and in remembrance of the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas against Southern Israel. “It is important tonight to start with a thanks and an […]
Mukilteo to host Public Hearing on sign code impacting political and businesses signs
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 10, 2023—The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve both Community Support Grant recommendations and Co-Sponsorship Grant awards for 2024, the 2023 Budget amendments, and then will hold a Public Hearing on the City’s sign code at a Special Meeting 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 11. This meeting will be held both […]
Community gathers for World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary of remembrance
EVERETT, Wash., December 6, 2023—A couple dozen community members gathered at Lifelong Everett on World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary, December 1, to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS while honoring the lives that have been, and continue to be, affected by the epidemic. The event featured refreshments, interactive activities, mingling, entertainment, personal stories about HIV, […]
