Public outcry as Binda sexually promotes Love Conquers All to minors
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 21, 2023—More controversy surrounds Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda as social media users condemn his recent “Love Conquers All” tour promotional Instagram post to middle and high school students calling it, “sexualized advertisement.” According to Binda’s tour schedule, he was to visit Everett High School, Olympic View High School, Lake Stevens High […]
Department of Natural Resources calling students for art contest
The Washington State Department of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s Youth Art Contest with the theme of “Environmental Justice League.” Young people in grades K-12 are welcome to submit an art project, using any art medium, that depicts representations of environmental justice. Artists will be divided by grade […]
Transition Resource Fair for those with Developmental Disabilities on March 21
Snohomish County, Wash., March 20, 2023 – The 23rd annual Transition Resource Fair is happening tomorrow, March 21, from 4 – 8:30 p.m. at Cascade High School. The Transition Resource Fair is convened by the Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Program and will be in-person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment meeting
Snohomish County is seeking your input on a Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment being conducted to understand and address the impacts of climate change on our communities, environment, and economy. An upcoming public meeting will be an opportunity to learn more and share your feedback on this work. The meeting will have live Korean […]
Weekly Market Insights: Markets Cautious After Banking Woes
Amid the reverberations of two U.S. banks being taken over by regulators and the spread of uncertainty to European banks, stocks trended higher last week on the strength of the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.15%), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 1.43%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 4.41%. […]
Cascade Symphony announces Concertmaster auditions
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO), now in its 61st season of performing classical music concerts, will be holding auditions for its Concertmaster position, which will begin with the 2023-24 concert season that will start in the fall. Auditions for concertmaster candidates will take place Saturday, April 22. Applicants are required to send a musical resume […]
Mindful Mondays: Being Openhearted
Being Openhearted When we practice Mindfulness we can intentionally cultivate foundational attitudes or postures of being. This week we’ll visit the posture of Open-Heartedness. Gam Zeh Ya’avor The mindful practice of open-heartedness is all encompassing. Like compassion, it can hold comfort and suffering in the same space. Holding a posture of open-heartedness helps me recognize […]
Welcome USS Barry to your new home port, Everett!
EVERETT, Wash., March 17, 2023—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) arrived at its new port in Everett today following six years of service forward-deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet in the in the Indo-Pacific. USS Barry (DDG 52) departed Yokosuka, Japan on February 17, 2023, to Everett where the ship will undergo routine […]
Stalking offense bill passes House, moves on to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 15, 2023—Representative Lauren Davis-sponsored bill HB 1696, concerning stalking-related offenses, unanimously passed the House, on February 27, with 97 yeas, zero nays, and three absentees. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. The decision came just two-weeks before a married couple were murdered in Redmond, March 10, after a […]
Mindful Monday: Perfectionism and Self Compassion
Exercise: In this time of upheaval and change it is easy to be critical of ourselves and our ability to adapt. It’s a good time to consider how we respond to ourselves with compassion, or not. Enjoy and reflect on these insights and tips provided by therapist, Lisa Olivera. Reflection: How do I feel when […]
