Francisco Torres to leads jazz workshops for local high schools
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Acclaimed jazz trombonist and educator Francisco Torres will lead workshops next week at three local area high schools whose bands are preparing to compete for the first time together in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. Torres will hold a clinic Monday, March 30, […]
Community Transit announces ‘Design Together, Discover Together’ youth art contest winners
EVERETT—Community Transit revealed the winners of its ‘Design Together, Discover Together’ youth art contest Thursday, March 26. The winners (ages 5-18) were awarded a gift card and will have their artwork displayed on Community Transit buses throughout the county. The theme of the contest was what “Riding Transit with Friends” means to you. The contest […]
RISNW delivers 150 meals to refugees and immigrants ahead of Easter
EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank Friday, March 27, to distribute 150 free meals to refugee and immigrant families, ahead of Easter, at the end of Ramadan, and amid ICE crackdowns where many immigrants are fearful to leave their homes. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., outside the Rainier Hall at […]
Edmonds College to host open house for high-demand Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology program
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College invites the community, prospective students, and working professionals to explore the future of the regional workforce at the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology (AMMET) Open House on April 11, from 2-5 p.m. at Monroe Hall. As the aerospace and automation industries continue to expand in Snohomish County, Edmonds College’s Bachelor […]
Will Chen Announces Kickoff Event for 32nd Legislative District Race
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Edmonds City Councilmember Will Chen will officially launch his campaign for State House in Washington’s 32nd Legislative District with a public kickoff event on Saturday, April 11, at Lake Ballinger Community Center. The event will bring together community members, local leaders, and supporters for an opportunity to meet Chen, hear his vision […]
Nate’s Corner: Stronger Public Notice Required Before Tax Increases
We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. Earlier this month, my colleagues and I took a small but meaningful step forward to improve public awareness when the Council considered and then approved […]
SRFR honors Braven Metals for 11 years of commitment to public safety and training
LAKE STEVENS—South County Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) presented the rare Distinguished Public Service Award to Braven Auto and Metals Thursday, March 26, recognizing their continued support of public safety and partnership in training first responders. This is only one of a handful of times the SRFR has presented this award since its inception. Since […]
Snohomish County Litter Wranglers 2026 season set to begin
EVERETT– After a one-season hiatus due to budget and staffing difficulties, the Snohomish County Litter Wranglers will soon head out onto county roads to help rustle up garbage and other debris that’s been carelessly discarded by passersby. With a population of more than 870,000 residents and countless visitors, it takes a concerted effort to help ensure our county’s infrastructure is not decorated with trash. “We live in a beautiful part of […]
WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US
[JERRY CORNFIELD]—In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in. Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living rising faster than the national average over that time, with only California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. considered more […]
Public Comment Welcome on Draft Housing and Community Development Plan
EVERETT—Snohomish County is seeking public comment on a draft affordable housing and community development plan. The plan is for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium and proposes spending more than $5.5 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need. The activities will primarily benefit low and moderate-income people and neighborhoods in our community. The proposed projects will help […]
