Early childhood education provider celebrates new location in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2023—The Goddard School®, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise, is opening its newest location in Lynnwood. The school, which will serve up to 200 local families seeking high-quality early childhood education, is slated to open in late Spring of 2024. “We want to bring a quality school here to Lynnwood,” […]
Somers delivers a message of economic vigor at the State of Snohomish County address
MUKILTEO, Wash, April 11, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers delivered the State of the County address at Boeing’s Future of Flight Tuesday, April 11—the first in-person State of the County in three years—discussing public safety, the drug epidemic, housing, economic development, transportation, and disaster preparedness. Following an introduction by Garry Clark, President and CEO of […]
8 arrests, methamphetamine, and fentanyl confiscated in Operation Clean Sweep
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 28, 2023—The Marysville Police Department has issued a public advisory after fentanyl pills disguised as candy called “Rainbow Fentanyl” were confiscated during a Friday, March 24, drug raid called, “Operation Clean Sweep.” “Operation Clean Sweep” led to eight arrests, 37 contacts, one citation, three drug referrals, two seized narcotics, and one seized […]
Liberty Road Foundation: Bridging the for-profit and nonprofit worlds
REDMOND, Wash., March 27, 2023—Last month John Dammarell, of Liberty Road Foundation, did 10,000 pushups to raise money to combat sex trafficking—an act he calls “doing what you love, to fight what you hate.” Initially challenged to do eight thousand pushups at $1 each pushup, the 82-year-old matched and raised the original challenge, raking in […]
Movement against controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska grows
US President Joe Biden recent approval of the Willow oil drilling project has environmental and indigenous groups calling the project a “carbon bomb,” according to Associated Press. The groups claim the analysis used to approve the project was flawed and that this action is a betrayal of his campaign pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions […]
Commissioner Nick Coelho announces run for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash. March 23, 2023—Nick Coelho, parks advocate and co-owner of Around the Table Board Game Pub in Lynnwood, is announcing his run for Lynnwood City Council Position 4. “Our city has potential. A lot of it! I am confident that we can set the bar higher on public safety and lead the way in […]
Paine Field Master Plan opens to public before FAA approval
EVERETT, Wash., March 13, 2023—The latest Master Plan for Paine Field Airport that assesses and directs airport improvements for the next 20 years, has solidified its final draft and is open for public comment before the Snohomish County Council and FAA stamp off on its final approval. As part of this community engagement, the public […]
Mayor Franklin delivers Everett State of the City address
EVERETT, Wash., March 12, 2023—Affordable housing, homelessness, violent crime, economic development, climate change and more recreational opportunities are some of the key challenges facing the city of Everett after a year of highs and lows, Mayor Cassie Franklin said. While Everett drew its share of highs with the opening of Paine Field to commercial air […]
CID and Westlake residents voice concerns to proposed light rail routes
SEATTLE, Wash., March 1, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors heard several dozen public comments during their board meeting on February 23. Residents and businessowners voiced concerns over possible locations for stations and the overall routes of the link light rail expansion project. Sound Transit is in the process of expanding the rail system to […]
Millenia Ministries, ending homelessness one woman, and one child, at a time
EVERETT, Wash., February 16, 2023—Nineteen years ago, Leilani Miller, Founder and Executive Director at Millenia Ministries, followed a “Voice from God” that said Snohomish County, Washington, needed her services. At the time, she was helping homeless pregnant women find housing in California. On a whim, she packed up her life and left her sunny, hometown […]
