Executive Somers coordinates region-wide response to drug crisis
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 18, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that he is advancing a holistic plan to address the impact the drug crisis is having on Snohomish County residents and businesses. First, he is issuing an Executive Directive, effective immediately, that coordinates a robust and collaborative response to the crisis. […]
Connect Casino Road & House of Wisdom launch new tutoring program
EVERETT, Wash., May 18, 2023—This month, Connect Casino Road and House of Wisdom established a new collaboration to promote academic success for children in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. Tutoring will be provided on a weekly basis at Connect Casino Road’s community center (The Village on Casino Road) by House of Wisdom’s volunteer […]
Scriber Lake Park receives $2 million grant for improvements
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 17, 2023 — Three cities—Lynnwood, Seattle and Spokane—received good news this week when the National Park Service awarded more than $4 million for park improvements. Funding was provided from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is administered by Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. “We’re very excited about these […]
Annual POWWOW returns to Edmonds College on Mother’s Day
LYNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2023—Edmonds College hosted its 37th annual Powwow on Mother’s Day, May 14, with vendors, dancers, and drummers of all ages participating in spirited celebrations of culture. In addition to Edmonds college, this year’s powwow was hosted in partnership with campus and community groups that provided the opportunity mentorship between college and […]
Lynnwood’s AA+ Bond rating and why it is important
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2023—On April 18, 2023, Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P), the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings, assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating with a stable outlook to the City of Lynnwood’s 2023 limited-tax general obligation (LTGO) refunding bonds. The only rating higher is ‘AAA’ which few municipalities have ever achieved. […]
Supreme Court unanimously sides with Guatemalan transgender woman
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2023—The United States Supreme Court on Thursday, May 11, unanimously ruled in favor of Estrella Santos-Zacaria, a Guatemalan transgender woman fighting for her life to remain in the America. The Court’s decision will allow Santos-Zacaria another shot at remaining in the country after her lawyers argued she faces death and persecution […]
Imagine Children’s Museum helps children embrace failure with “Beautiful Oops Day”
EVERETT, WA — No one likes to fail. But failure can lead to positive learning experiences. In fact, making mistakes, coping with unexpected setbacks, and moving past failure are important in child development, as they help children develop crucial problem-solving skills and emotional resilience. After all, one acronym for FAIL is “First Attempt in Learning.” […]
Commerce commits $83.5 million to address homelessness through affordable housing construction
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 11, 2023—The Washington State Department of Commerce announced new funding awards totaling $83.5 million to provide affordable housing construction opportunities in communities across the state. The new Office of Apple Health and Homes and Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit awarded $43.7 million to create 484 multifamily housing units. Commerce is reserving 113 units […]
Congressman pleads not guilty to campaign fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY, May 11, 2023—A 13-count indictment was unsealed yesterday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging George Anthony Devolder Santos, better known as “George Santos,” a Republican United States Congressman representing the Third District of New York, with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of […]
Snohomish County awards $500,000 in grants to arts and culture organizations
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 10, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $500,000 to 21 arts and culture organizations. The Arts and Culture Recovery Grants fund organizations so they can continue activities that support public benefit and enhance community engagement through mid-to-large events and festivals held in Snohomish County. These […]
