Get ready for “Little Moments, Big Memories” at the 2023 Evergreen State Fair!
MONROE, Wash., June 4, 2023 – Gear up for another incredible Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, WA! The fair runs August 24-29 and August 31-September 4, 2023 (closed Wednesday, August 30). “The Evergreen State Fair is one of the most important events in Snohomish County each year. It’s an opportunity for our community to come […]
School Principals Gone Wild: A loaded gun, cocaine, and QFC
REDMOND, Wash., June 2, 2023—Two Northshore Elementary School District principals are on administrative leave after one allegedly had a cocaine-induced psychotic episode at a Redmond QFC on Sunday, April 30, 2023. At the time of the incident Michael Griffin, principal of Sunrise Elementary, had a fully loaded Glock-19 pistol, unsecured and stuffed within his sweatshirt […]
Larsen tours Pathfinder Manufacturing and speaks with local students
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Pathfinder Manufacturing in South Everett on Monday, May 8, to meet both CEO Dave Trader and high school students who are within its apprenticeship program. Pathfinder Manufacturing, formerly Workforce Development Center, is a certified 501(c)(3) that assembles and machine parts primarily for Boeing Commercial as well […]
Nominations now open for 2023 Governor’s GCDE Employer Awards
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Washington State Governor’s Employer Awards, to recognize excellence in recruiting, hiring and advancing employees with disabilities. Awards categories• Small, medium & large private, nonprofit and public employers (Small – 99 or fewer employees, Medium -100 – 499 employees, Large – […]
Kamiak Winter Percussion secures 8th place at WGI World Championships
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 28, 2023—In late April, Kamiak Winter Percussion went to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI World Championships for the first time ever, making it to finals and securing 8th place. Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, Kamiak Winter Percussion had been practicing relentlessly for their competitions, with over 200 hours of […]
YMCA of Snohomish County awarded USA Swimming Foundation Grant
EVERETT, Wash., May 27, 2023 — The YMCA of Snohomish County was selected as one of 35 adult programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2023. The grant award will go toward the Y’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons for […]
Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission vacancy
Mukilteo, Wash., May 27, 2023—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The remainder of the vacant term will end on December 31, 2023. MMC Chapter 2.48 of Ordinance No. 1444 was passed by City Council on December 14, 2020, which established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
Where to celebrate Memorial Day in Snohomish County for 2023
Below are Memorial Day ceremonies and/or parades throughout Snohomish County. If you know any other events, please mention it in the comment section below. All city and county government buildings and services throughout Snohomish County will be closed on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day. All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses to and […]
Kamiak coach under investigation for sexual relationship with underage student
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 26, 2023—Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between 33-year-old Julian Willis, and an underage student at Kamiak High School. The teacher in question, Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave when the allegations surfaced. He […]
RAP Program to hold Open House, receives ongoing funding
MARYSVILLE, Wash., May 26, 2023—On Thursday, June 8, the Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program is hosting an open house inviting community members to join RAP students, staff, and supporters to celebrate the program this year and learn more about the students’ projects. The open house will take place at the RAP Center, located at 5611 […]
