Lynnwood Times’ 2022 Persons of the Year: Jesse Hayes, Olympia Edwards, Karina Gasperin
Each year the Lynnwood Times selects one outstanding Snohomish County resident as Person of the Year to celebrate their achievements, ongoing community service, and unrivaled contributions to our community. After careful deliberation, The Lynnwood Times is proud to award three residents as 2022 Persons of the Year for the first time since this title’s inception: […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine to deliver State of the City address
Mukilteo, Wash., January 30, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will deliver his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Rosehill Community Center. This will be the mayor’s tenth State of the City Address. Hosted by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, the event is free and open to the […]
Mukilteo mayor appointed to National League of Cities’ 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Mukilteo, Wash., January 29, 2023—Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. Mayor Marine was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on public safety […]
EMS tax increase of 85% expected to dominate upcoming meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 22, 2022—Mukilteo City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss a proposed EMS tax increase, parking fine increases, and digital permits. The Mukilteo City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or the City’s Facebook page. The City will be honoring former Councilmember and longtime […]
Mukilteo PD and Nic’s Barbershop take a cut for prostate cancer awareness
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 13, 2022—Nic’s Barbershop hosted its fourth annual Cuts with Cops event to raise awareness for prostate cancer on November 5. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members came in to get their hair cut by officers of the Mukilteo Police Department. Donuts and coffee were available for patrons. Proceeds from the event will be […]
Mari’s Place for the Arts holds a “call to action” to support underprivileged kids
EVERETT, Wash., November 11, 2022— Approximately 50 people gathered at Forest Park’s Floral Hall in Everett on Wednesday, November 9, for Mari’s Place for the Arts’ Board of Directors event. During the cocktail hour before the event commenced, the room was bustling with conversation of how Mary Toews, the organization’s founder and CEO, is “the […]
2022 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala winners
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 8, 2022—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 4, at the Rosehill Community Center where local businesses were recognized for their commitment to improving Mukilteo through giving, programs, and volunteerism. Community award winners of the night were the following: Approximately 150 attendees enjoyed live […]
Community Transit board approves Transit Development Plan
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 2, 2022—The Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday approved the agency’s 2022-2027 Transit Development Plan (TDP). Among other things, the six-year plan calls for connecting with regional light rail, expanding local bus service, and piloting innovative new transit services. “The coming of light rail in Snohomish County gives Community Transit a […]
How the County is spending $160 million in ARPA monies
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 28, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers released the Community Pandemic Recovery Priorities Report, that details the outcomes of the four-month pandemic recovery engagement efforts the County conducted throughout this spring and summer. “In Snohomish County, we follow the basic principle that the pandemic impacted everyone, which means that our recovery needs […]
Transitions and new hires at Mukilteo City Hall
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 22, 2022 – This week, City Hall welcomes two new faces, executive assistants Nick Nehring and Leslie Lavoie. Current Executive Assistant Lindsey Arrington, whose last day is Friday, July 22, is leaving to spend more time with her three children. Nehring completed his bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of […]