Vaughn’s Teaching Farm returns this holiday season, bigger, and better than ever
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2022—Rachel Vaughn of Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, begins each day at 8 a.m. making a mash of beet pulp, molasses, and hot water for her goat’s breakfast. The goats are old and “creak when they walk,” Vaughn said, but the children still love them at the petting zoo. Vaughn then […]
County launches grant program for Flood Risk Reduction projects
Snohomish County, Wash., December 13, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that the County is releasing a Flood Risk Reduction grant application to fund projects that mitigate harms posed by potential flooding, with a focus on projects that preserve housing, small businesses, and meet the needs of disproportionately impacted populations. The grant […]
Armed man in County courthouse has Everett in lockdown
UPDATE [December 12, 4:04 p.m.] Suspect was taken into custody approximately 3:30 p.m. without incident. There were no injuries and he did not resist arrest. The courthouse remains closed to the public at this time. The suspect was a 32-year-old male from Woodinville. Everett Police, Swat Team 1, and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office successfully negotiated […]
County recommend wearing masks indoors
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. James Lewis joined more than 30 other local health officers and health care leaders to recommend masking and other illness prevention measures this winter. Click here to learn more: With an indoor mask recommendation (not mandate) in effect, how effective is your mask? Below is the […]
Mindful Mondays: Settle in with the 3 Ps
SETTLING INTO THE PAUSE – NON-JUDGEMENT – NOTICING JOY – REFLECTION SETTLING INTO THE PAUSE This time of year can feel like a roaming whirling dervish. Other times it can feel relaxed and spacious. Pausing to notice can cultivate self-awareness, personal worth, and a sensibility of grounding. Nothing is needed except to notice when you […]
Scholarship opportunity for civic-minded young leaders
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 11, 2022—The City of Mill Creek is accepting nominations for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. In its lifetime, the CQC has awarded 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 in student funding to date! AWC’s CQC scholarships are now available for civic-minded young leaders in Washington’s cities and towns. […]
Call for Artists: Washington School for the Deaf
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 11, 2022—The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) and ArtsWA seek an artist or artist team to design and create a unique artwork for the new Academic and Physical Education Building. The building sits on the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) campus in Vancouver, Southwestern Washington. The […]
No rain nor snow expected this week in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 11, 2022—Slightly cooler weather expected in Snohomish County this week with temperatures fluctuating between a low of 28°F tonight only to a high of 42°F according to the National Weather Service. No rain nor snow expected with clear skies starting on Thursday. For a list of cold weather and daytime warming shelters, click here. […]
Paine Field employees gain esteemed AAAE certifications
EVERETT, December 10, 2022—Three Paine Field Airport employees have received esteemed certifications from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within recent months including Joshua Marcy, Deputy Airport Director, who earned his Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) – one of the AAAE’s highest, and most difficult, certifications to acquire. The airport now has 18 employees who […]
Public invited to Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 18
LYNNWOOD, December 10, 2022—The Lynnwood public Menorah Lighting Celebration will take place at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 18, at the Lynnwood City Hall 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The event will feature the kindling of the giant nine-foot Menorah, delicious Holiday treats, face painting, personal Menorah kits, and a Hanukkah musical performance […]
