Landon wants a pump track, so does Marysville parks
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 10, 2023—At a Park Board zoom meeting during the pandemic, board members listened as soft-spoken 7-year-old Landon Oliphant pitched his idea to build a pump track where families and bike riders like him could hone their skills through paved pathways and steep turns. The wheels began spinning in the minds of park […]
Marysville Councilmember Peter Condyles announces reelection bid
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 8, 2023—Marysville City Councilmember Peter Condyles announced his intention to retain council position #1 in the November election on Tuesday, March 7. Condyles was appointed to the seat last July following an application process that drew 18 applicants. “The last few months have shown me that Marysville has the ability to be […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gives State of the City Address
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gave his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22 at the Rosehill Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Marine’s 17-minute address, the second of his record third term, covered 10 subjects ranging from community engagement, crime statistics, completed and upcoming projects to the 2023 […]
New Marysville Fire Chief hire is a historical first
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The Marysville Fire Department named Ned Vander Pol as its newest fire chief on February 15 breaking with the over six-decade tradition of promoting candidates from within its ranks of a talented brigade. Vander Pol was sworn in at the Fire Board meeting. Ned Vander Pol served previously as chief of […]
Third time is a charm! Marysville School levy passing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 14, 2023—After two unsuccessful attempts for the Marysville School District, it appears from initial results that voters agreed to approve an approximately $107 million replacement levy. Last year’s similar levies in Marysville garnered 40.7% approval in February and 45.8% approval in April. Tuesday’s 53% approval is a huge win for newly […]
Marysville opens tourism grant fund; apply by Feb. 27
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 10, 2023—Non-profit groups proposing events or projects that promote tourism in Marysville are invited to apply for the city’s Tourism Grant Program. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 27. The program aims to increase tourism and encourage overnight visitor stays in Marysville through tourism-related events and projects. Examples of eligible […]
Marysville School District replacement levy on the Feb. 14 ballot
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 8, 2023—Voters in the Marysville School District are being urged to vote by February 14 on a replacement levy that represents one of its most significant school funding measures since the 1970s. The levy failed twice in 2022, causing budget cuts across two school year cycles. A third “no” vote would leave […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses criminalizing open-air drug use
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 8, 2023—Law enforcement measures and public waste management made up the majority of the Lynnwood City Council work session on February 6th. A proposed ordinance, presented by Lynnwood Chief of Police Jim Nelson, would “make the use of dangerous drugs in public enforceable as a misdemeanor.” “So what does this mean? It […]
Marysville opens grant fund for human services projects
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 5, 2023—Non-profit organizations that provide human services primarily for low- and moderate-income Marysville residents are invited to apply for grant funds from the City of Marysville. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. The intent is to fund basic human needs of individuals and families including: Agencies eligible for grant […]
Pump track coming to Jennings Nature Park in Marysville
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 4, 2023—Want to get the deets about the pump track coming to Marysville this year? Come to an open house February 9 to review design plans and talk with staff. Thursday, Feb. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jennings Park Barn, 6915 Armar Rd. A pump track consists of a series of rollers and banked […]
