Flags given to Support 7 to honor veterans on death scenes
The Edmonds Peter Puget Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated American flags recently to the non-profit organization Support 7 so that on-scene First Responder Chaplains could honor Veterans, their families by being able to shroud their Veteran loved one with dignity while family and Support 7 wait for funeral or medical examiner […]
Life sentences and capital punishment now law of the land in Uganda for LGBTQ activity
KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 8, 2023—Uganda now has one of the world’s toughest laws against the LGBTQ community after the passing, last month, of legislation that would sentence those convicted of homosexuality to life in prison, or even death. The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2023, and tightens […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project wins awards
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023 – The Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project was recently awarded both the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s “Innovation in Conservation Award” and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)’s “Vision 2050 Award” for the extensive restoration project. This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Asian Service Center grateful for the outpouring of support
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023—For two hours on the morning of June 3, hundreds attended the inaugural ceremony of the Asian Service Center (ASC) at Edmonds Waterfront Center to officially introduce the organization to the community. “The turnout was great,” Crystal Xiao, ASC’s Executive Development Officer told the Lynnwood Times. “We loved seeing all of […]
Senator John McCoy of Tulalip passes away at 79 years old
TULALIP, Wash., June 6, 2023—It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Washington State Senator John McCoy (D-Tulalip). He was 79 years old. On April 17,2020, Sen. McCoy retired from the Washington State Legislature, after submitting a resignation letter to Gov. Jay Inslee a few days earlier. McCoy leaves behind a […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
79th anniversary of D-Day: The largest seaborne invasion in history
Codename Operation Neptune, Tuesday, June 6, 1944, commenced the largest known seaborne invasion in world history that took place at the beaches of Normandy to liberate Nazi-occupied France in World War II — D-Day. The seaborne operation followed a 1,200-plane airborne assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, that ended on August 30, 1944, and involved the countries […]
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities
MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains. With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]
