Sheriff Fortney discusses the fentanyl crisis with journalist Sam Quinones
EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, interviewed American journalist and author, Sam Quinones, on his podcast Friday, March 24, where they discussed the rising fentanyl crisis in the United States. Before the interview, Quinones presented to law enforcement and local elected officials his research, and observations, of drug trends across the states […]
Amazon employees to return to in-office work on May 1
BELLEVUE, Wash., February 19, 2023—Amazon announced on Friday, February 17, that its corporate and tech employees will be back in the office at least three days per week, effective May 1. “This is an exciting announcement for the Eastside,” said Bellevue Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain. “As the first company to reach 10,000 employees in […]
King County Executive Constantine’s top accomplishments in 2022
SEATTLE, Wash., December 27, 2022—Reflecting on the past year, I’ve noticed some key themes in the work we do, day by day, week by week, at King County. Often the challenges thrown at us feel like a trip through the tumbling rapids. But, taking a step back at year’s end, we can see the steady, […]
Lynnwood City Council approves land use ordinance for new City Center vision
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 15, 2022—Council unanimously approved the Lynnwood Convention Center for a single-day International Women’s Day event and a land use City Center ordinance at their Business Meeting Monday, September 12. In addition to these agenda items, council also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Edmonds for a Highway 99 Revitalization Project, […]
Woman living in HASCO-owned apartment concerned about water quality
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 7, 2022—A Lynnwood woman living in a Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) property was appalled to turn on her kitchen faucet, back in July of this year, to find the water was running cloudy and orange. After two months and countless follow ups by the tenant with HASCO maintenance, the problem […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby seeks appointment to Snohomish County District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, August 30, 2022—Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby will seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3, to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Councilwoman Stephanie Wright. Councilwoman Altamirano-Crosby currently serves on the Lynnwood City Council and succeeded Snohomish County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright as the […]
Stephanie Wright resigns to be Executive Policy Officer for Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, August 29, 2022—Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the hiring of Stephanie Wright as Executive Policy Officer for Snohomish County. In this role, she will focus on the county’s state and federal legislative priorities, develop and implement important policy goals, including Snohomish Health District integration, assist with outreach to regional organizations, and […]
BREAKING: Snohomish County to purchase second hotel for homeless
Snohomish County, Wash., August 15, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that the County is using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase a second hotel to convert to time-limited bridge housing with wraparound services. The America’s Best Value Inn in Edmonds will provide 55 new units of time-limited, bridge housing for […]
Community invited to Mill Creek City Manager Candidate Reception
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 17, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, the Mill Creek City Council selected five finalists after an extensive search. One candidate has since withdrawn due to economic circumstances. The four remaining candidates to be interviewed on June 24 – 25 include Scott Mitnick, Jeff Niten, Andrea Snyder, and Martin Yamamoto, currently […]
Verdant Health celebrates grand reopening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2022 – Verdant Health Wellness Center celebrated their grand reopening Friday, May 13, after two years closed due to the pandemic. To celebrate, the Center invited members of the community back to learn more about the services they provide and partake in fun activities including photo booths, food samples, costumed characters, […]
