CPR Challenge aims to train 500 community lifesavers in May
Become a community lifesaver and help South County Fire meet its goal to train 500 people in CPR during the month of May by attending a free training this week: South County Fire also offers free online ACT First Aid & CPR classes. The next class is June 21, 6 p.m. Register in advance online […]
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 […]
John McClellan selected as the new GM for the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 17, 2023—After a six-month recruitment process, John McClellan has been selected as the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) new General Manager. The AWWD Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Mr. McClellan, who has served as the district’s interim General Manager for the past six months, will now serve the district’s […]
Officer Dan Rocha and 555 others, gone, but never forgotten
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2023—Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, along with 555 other fallen officers, were honored during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on Saturday, May 13, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Officer Daniel Rocha, along with the names of Thomas Wray and Jordan Jackson of Bellevue PD, Daryl Shuey and Dominique Calata of […]
Inslee signs bill making Suciasaurus rex Washington’s official dinosaur
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 14, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee signs into law on May 4, the “Suciasaurus rex” as the official dinosaur of Washington state joining Washington, D.C., and other 14 states that have designated state dinosaur laws. House Bill 1020, introduced by Representatives Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) with co-sponsors Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah) and Cindy Ryu (D-Lynnwood) establishes a fossil nicknamed “Suciasaurus rex” as Washington […]
2023 General Election begins with candidate filing week on Monday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 14, 2023—With the bombshell announcement of political power-giant and former U. S. presidential hopeful, Governor Jay Inslee, not seeking re-election, candidates are coming out of the woodwork for the State’s Chief Executive, but we must first make it through the 2023 election cycle. What makes this off-year election so special is […]
Jim Smith launches Lynnwood City Council re-election campaign
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 13, 2023—Jim Smith has announced that he will seek re-election this year to continue serving the people of Lynnwood. “My highest priority has always been for the safety and well being of our community. I believe we need to prioritize our families as well as our senior citizens who have given so […]
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.” […]
Inslee rescinds COVID-19 vaccination requirements for state employees
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 12, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee announced on Wednesday that he rescinded Directive 22-13.1 effective Thursday, May 11, 2023, ending the condition of employment related to COVID-19 vaccination for executive cabinet and small cabinet agencies. The timing aligns with the end of the federal public health emergency and lifting of vaccination requirements for federal employees and […]
Krō Bär raises the “bar” for downtown Bothell’s food and nightlife scene
BOTHELL, Wash., May 11, 2023—Krō Bär might not look like much from the outside; in fact, it could easily be shrugged off as nothing more than a darkly painted garage door with a single yellow sign. But often the best speakeasies are the ones less proclaimed, and in the case of this Main Street gem, […]
