Washington West African Center hosts fourth annual Sukuri Ndogu
EVERETT, Wash., April 9, 2023—The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) held its fourth annual Sukuri Ndogu and Iftar Ramadan event at the Bilal Ibn Rabah Islamic Center on Saturday, April 8, distributing groceries and hundreds and meals to West Africans living in King and Snohomish counties. Sukuri Ndogu is a Wolof word that roughly translates […]
Robert Leutwyler sworn in as newest Lynnwood City Councilman
LYNNWOOD—With the words “To the best of my ability,” at his oath of office given by Mayor Christine Frizzell today, Robert Leutwyler is confirmed as the newest member of the Lynnwood City Council, he will fill the Position 5 vacancy left by the resignation of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby on January 6, 2025. Leutwyler will fill […]
Northwest Orchid Society’s Indoor Plant Festival returns March 22
LYNNWOOD—This upcoming March 22 through 23, the Northwest Orchid Society is returning to the Lynnwood Event Center for its 2nd annual Indoor Plant Festival. Presale tickets begin at $8 a day but increase up to $10 if purchased on the day of the event. For $40, guests can also purchase a Preview Event ticket which grants access to an […]
2023 crime rates in Washington are down overall, hate crimes and vehicle thefts up
LACEY—The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual crime report on Tuesday, July 9, which found that, overall, crime rate across the state is down overall yet hate crimes and vehicle thefts continue to climb. Washington State still hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic crime rate levels, however, and still ranks last in staffed […]
Northwest Orchid Society Indoor Plant Festival a huge success
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 6, 2024—The Lynnwood Event Center held its first-ever Northwest Orchid Society Indoor Plant Festival March 2 through March 3, featuring an array of plant displays and an awesome lineup of vendors. At Seattle-based Northwest Orchid Society people from all over the region are united under a single hobby – a shared interest […]
West African community held third annual Sukuri Ndogu
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2022 – The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) held its third annual “Sukuri Ndogu” at the Islamic Center of Puget Sound (ICOPS) on April 2, distributing hundreds of dollars of groceries to West African seniors across the Lynnwood area. Falling on the first day of this year’s Ramadan, Sukuri Ndogu is […]
West African community gathered for the Ramadan tradition, “Grandma’s Sukuri Ndogu”
LYNNWOOD. Wash. – On April 17, members of the West African community came together at Gambian Talents Promotion’s offices to hold an event called “Grandma’s Sukuri Ndogu,” a West African tradition connected to Ramadan. In the English language, “Grandma’s Sukuri Ndogu” means giving something sweet to grandmothers so that they have food with which to […]
Third annual Sounds of Africa returns at Everett’s Garfield Park on August 16
EVERETT—The Washington West African Center’s third annual Sounds of Africa will be returning this year at Garfield Park, located at 2300 Walnut Street in Everett, on Saturday, August 16. The Sounds of Africa festival aims to create a harmonious gathering where people from various communities can come together and immerse themselves in the rich and […]
Nubian Jam 2025: Celebrating fellowship and community connectedness
EVERETT—Thousands of people gathered throughout the day at Forest Park in Everett for the 33rd annual Nubian Jam hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, to celebrate African and African American culture. “This is a time of fellowship, a time for connecting and a time for family; it’s a time to show […]
Snohomish County Health Department concludes ‘pilot’ Navigator Program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Health Department’s six-month Community Navigator Pilot Program, which concluded on June 30, 2025, demonstrated that collaborative efforts with community-based organizations can effectively bridge cultural gaps, build trust, and align public health resources with the specific needs of diverse populations, ultimately fostering more inclusive health and wellness initiatives. Launched in January 2025, […]
