Recognizing fathers this Father’s Day
Every June around the United States, we take one Sunday each year to honor and celebrate the men who have helped bring us into this world and/or the men who raised us: Father’s Day. Snohomish County is full of examples of the rise of the new and changing role of fatherhood. The Lynnwood Times took […]
DNC awards grants to state Democratic Party to boost down-ballot races
SEATTLE—The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on June 10 announced funding to meaningfully strengthen State Party Get Out the Vote operations and infrastructure. The Washington State Democratic Party will receive new targeted investments to strengthen its coordinated campaign and boost Democratic wins in down-ballot races. This new funding is part of the DNC’s significant, ongoing investments in […]
City reminds residents that Fireworks are illegal in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—As we look forward to the July 4th holiday, the City of Marysville is reminding Marysville residents and visitors that all fireworks are illegal within city limits. People who have, use, sell, trade or discharge fireworks inside the city are breaking the law. Leading up to and through the holiday, Marysville Police are conducting extra […]
Join the conversation about substance use and stigma in rural communities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Rural Opioid Response Project Consortium is hosting community conversations June 26 and 27 in Darrington and Monroe about substance use disorder and stigma. Free community events in Darrington and Monroe in the last week of June will bring people together to talk. Topics include stigma in our communities, how we support […]
Public invited to celebrate World Refugee Day at Edmonds College
EDMONDS—Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest invites the public to join the celebration of World Refugee Day 2024 in collaboration with Edmonds College. This event is proudly sponsored by Snohomish County, Snohomish County Health Department, and Lynnwood Food Bank. World Refugee Day is observed globally every year on June 20. It was first celebrated in 2001 […]
Snohomish County courts recognize and celebrate family reunification
EVERETT—Snohomish County Courthouse held its first ever family reunification ceremony at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center followed by a picnic in Everett on Friday, June 14, in honor of June being Family Reunification Month. The American Bar Association has recognized June as Family Reunification month since 2018, a counterbalance to National Adoption Day. The honorable […]
Everett Community College celebrates 2024 honors graduates
EVERETT—Graduates of the Everett Community College honors program presented their final projects at the college’s honors forum on June 5. Honors graduates include Kai Decker, Chien Nguyen and Elishah Webb. The guest speaker at the honors forum was 2013 EvCC Outstanding Graduate Colby Droullard, who earned honors credits at Everett Community College and is now […]
Snohomish School District Kids’ Café summer meal program returns
SNOHOMISH—The Snohomish School District announces the sponsorship of its annual Kids’ Café summer food service program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Kids’ Café will be held Mondays through Fridays and runs from Thursday, June 20, through Friday, August 30. (There is no service on […]
YMCA Child Care receives $1.3 million from DCYF
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County is proud to announce that 18 of its School-Age Care sites are recipients of complex needs funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), a vital investment in supporting the mental health and holistic development of youth in YMCA child care. This funding, totaling $1.3 million, […]
De-stress your pets – Expert reveals tips massage your pet
Massage therapy has long been recognized as a powerful tool for reducing stress and promoting well-being. Massages are often associated with relaxation at spas, recovery for athletes, or special occasions. However, they can also be beneficial for reducing everyday workplace stress and even for your furry friends. Introducing massages into your work life can boost […]
