Follow the Money: Snohomish County launches COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
Snohomish County, Wash., June 28, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today publicly launched the County’s COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, which allows users to learn more about the County’s pandemic recovery programming, including investment areas, impacts, and the geography and demographics of those the County serves. The Recovery Dashboard was initially built in partnership with Microsoft and […]
Snohomish woman wins $1 million Washington Lottery cash prize
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 27, 2023—While grabbing groceries from her local Safeway, long-time Snohomish resident JL — she requests not to disclose her name — decided to stop by the Washington’s Lottery vending machine to purchase some lottery tickets. Using the $20 she had won playing another lottery game, she purchased a ticket for a Scratch […]
The Indian Child Welfare Act is upheld by the US Supreme Court
Nespelem, Wash., June 27, 2023—The United States Supreme Court issued an opinion on June 15 that upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as constitutional. ICWA was enacted decades ago to prioritize the placement of Indian children with Indian families in child welfare cases. The law had been challenged by non-Indian adoptive parents, but the […]
Superior Court Judge accepts Binda recall effort, decision now falls on voters
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 27, 2023—Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Marybeth Dingledy found sufficient reason to recall Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda for misfeasance, malfeasance, and violation of oath of office at a 9:30 a.m. hearing on Tuesday morning, June 27. The court accepted four of five charges brought forth by the Recall Binda Committee — […]
Second District transit agencies awarded $22 Million in bus grants
EVERETT, Wash., June 26, 2023—Today, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $22,171,265 in grant funding to three Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low-no emission buses, build sustainable bus infrastructure and invest in green jobs. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner and greener bus service to Northwest Washington,” said Larsen, the lead Democrat […]
WA to receive $1.2 Billion for Broadband Infrastructure thanks to Cantwell and Murray
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2023—Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the State of Washington will receive $1,227,742,066 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help expand broadband access to areas that […]
String of dog killings sparks investigation by Sultan-based animal shelter
YAKIMA, Wash., June 22, 2023—Pasado’s Safe Haven, a Sultan-based animal sanctuary and rescue organization, is teaming up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to offer a $10,000 award for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a string of dog killings in the Yakima Valley area. Since March of 2023, […]
VOAWW celebrates opening of regional food distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., June 25, 2023—Community leaders gathered to celebrate Perdue Farms presenting a donation to Volunteers of America of Western Washington (VOAWW) for its new Food Distribution Center in Arlington on Friday, June 23. The 79,000-square-foot facility, located in the Raine Building, serves as Snohomish County’s distribution center for its 19 food banks. In 2022, […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Three burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 23, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security involved in a multiagency operation arrested three male suspects for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes of Asian American families. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 22, detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Lynnwood […]
