Lynnwood Council votes Monday to overturn veto of Car Tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell vetoed the recently passed $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, during the October 31 city council work session. The Council is scheduled to vote to overturn her veto at Monday’s meeting on November 14. “After substantial consideration of what is best and necessary for the long-term sustainability of our […]
Puget Brass is coming to Lynnwood to raise awareness for the homeless
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Next month on December 3, Puget Brass will be holding a holiday concert, Music for Neighbors in Need, featuring festive-themed music for a good cause: to support Snohomish County’s cold weather shelters and homeless. At Trinity Lutheran Church, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on December 3, the Seattle-based British-style brass band will […]
Mukilteo City Council discusses Property Tax Levies and Lodging Tax Grant
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council approved a new replacement ambulance chassis for the Fire Department, moved their Public Hearing on Property Tax Levies, and discussed the City’s Preliminary Budget at their Regular Meeting, Monday, November 7. 2023 General Property Tax Levy and EMS Property Tax Levy Councilwoman Elizabeth Crawford motioned to continue the Public Hearing on the […]
All Clear: Beautiful cool autumn weather expected all week
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 13, 2022—After a surface low brought strong damaging wind and heavy rainfall two weekends ago, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather throughout Snohomish County for the entire week. Expect winds 6 mph from the northwest with daily temperatures fluctuating between a low of 31°F in the evenings to 47°F in the afternoons. Upcoming […]
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 […]
Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]
Advancements in DNA technology led to identifying a body found nearly 40 years ago
EVERETT, November 10, 2022—Today, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office’s (SCMEO) staff announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,” an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River over 40 years ago, as Othaniel Philip Ames. It was just an average day when Kay Thomas checked her voicemail after work but one message, in […]
Secretary of State urges patience as ballot counting continues
OLYMPIA—As election officials continue to verify signatures, process ballots, and post updated vote totals through Nov. 28, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encouraged voters to remain patient. Washington’s 21-day certification window prioritizes accuracy to ensure that every valid ballot from the Nov. 8 General Election will be counted. With more than 2.4 million ballots accepted […]
CHC of Snohomish County designated as Health Center Quality Leader
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) was recently recognized with a Health Center Quality Leader designation by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA). Health Center Quality Leader badges are awarded to health centers with the best overall performance meeting or exceeding their clinical quality measures. Out of 27 health centers in Washington […]
BREAKING: Tiffany Smiley Concedes to Senator Patty Murray
Bellevue, WA – Veterans advocate and U.S. Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding her concession to Senator Patty Murray: “This evening I reached out to Senator Murray and her campaign to congratulate her on her victory after a hard-fought race. I cannot thank my family, my team and the wonderful people of […]
