Asian Service Center is set on breaking barriers and building bridges
EDMONDS, Wash., May 23, 2023—At Edmond’s new Asian Service Center (ASC), their mission is to “break barriers” and “build bridges.” They do this by providing much needed resources to immigrants and their families, including translation, health care access, senior care, and youth development, among other things. What started as a service center for mainly Asian […]
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient recognized at Memorial Day Proclamation
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 24, 2023—Mayor Christine Frizzell and the Lynnwood City Council made a Memorial Day proclamation during their business meeting on May 22, declaring their continued “commitment to making Lynnwood a Veteran-Supportive City where Veterans and their families can live, work, play, recreate, educate, and thrive.” The primary section of the proclamation reads: “we, […]
VIP customers order up to four Boeing Business Jets
GENEVA, May 22, 2023 — Boeing announced today orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9. The company shared the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) […]
Executive Somers announces $8 million for behavioral health projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $8 million to five capital projects that increase behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment capacity. These projects will serve at least 440 new individuals each year, with the capacity to serve thousands, and the majority of projects […]
Lynnwood Council to discuss new regulations for stormwater discharge
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, May 22, to discuss/vote on updating the City of Lynnwood’s Stormwater Regulations (including discharge and flow) LMC 13.40 and LMC 13.45 as required by the Department of Ecology. The Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting will be held in-person, but members […]
Former Lynnwood City Council President running unopposed and on path to retain seat
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2023—Last week incumbent Lynnwood City Councilman and former Council President George Hurst formally announced the kickoff of his reelection campaign for Position 6. At the end of filing week on May 19, it shows Hurst is running unopposed and will most likely be re-elected for another 4-year term in the General […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauds new laws improving Washington’s elections
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 19, 2023—New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and improve access to the ballot for eligible voters. The bipartisan elections measures signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee help advance Secretary Hobbs’ top […]
Everett’s Julio Cortes: An emerging leader and role model in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2023—Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett) of the 38th Legislative District (LD) started his first term in the house back in January, but the freshman representative has had a busy legislative session. Cortes was the primary sponsor on seven bills, with three of them being signed into law this year. “I’m thankful for […]
Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]
