Public Safety Town Hall with Snohomish County Leaders
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, May 18, 2022 – Join Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney with Councilmembers Sam Low and Councilmember Nate Nehring as they host a Public Safety Town Hall from 6:00-8:00 PM on June 8th, 2022, at the Marysville Opera House. This Town Hall event is intended to start a dialogue with the community about […]
Snohomish County to host in-person pandemic recovery events this summer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 18, 2022 – Snohomish County’s Office of Recovery and Resilience (ORR) will be hosting one in-person pandemic recovery event in each of the County’s districts this summer to connect attendees with County and community-based resources and services. Attendees will also be able to vote on recovery investment priorities that will guide […]
Ending Domestic Extremism event May 19
The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission invites the community to a conversation about ending domestic extremism with a panel of local experts and community leaders. The event is in observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. When: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19. Virtual “doors” open at 5:30 p.m. Zoom […]
Edmonds Heights’ real-life “Ms. Frizzle” inspires students
EDMONDS, Wash., May 17, 2022 – In many ways, Erin Zackey, K-12 Math and Science Teacher at Edmonds Heights, is Snohomish County’s very own Ms. Frizzle. She looks the part: Thin, red-haired, infectious laugh, and dresses in costumes that fit the day’s lesson plan. She would even have a pet chameleon named Liz if the […]
Recovery and Resilience helps businesses and communities bounce back from pandemic
EVERETT, Wash., May 17, 2022 – In the summer of 2021, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilmembers established the Office of Recovery and Resilience (ORR). The office’s mission is to guide the County in its efforts to recover from the pandemic and is funded to be operational through 2023. One of ORR’s primary […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reveals Memorial Vehicle honoring Sgt. Jim Kinard
EVERETT, Wash. – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office revealed their new Memorial Vehicle Monday, May 16, honoring Sgt. Jim Kinard who was killed in the line of duty. The vehicle both contributes to an ongoing effort towards building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community and memorializes Sgt. Kinard who gave the ultimate sacrifice […]
BREAKING: Man shot outside of Lynnwood gas station
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A man was shot outside of a Lynnwood gas station around noon, Monday, May 16. A suspect has been arrested and the victim has been taken to a nearby hospital in undisclosed condition. Deputies responded to a call around 11:40 a.m. to a shooting at the Arco gas station at 1515 164th […]
Practice the 3 M’s to make your walk more mindful
The Spring is starting to lift us finally off our couches and into the great outdoors! Just walking to take in some fresh air can be beneficial to both body and spirit. These walks are great opportunities to practice mindfulness in very practical ways that support our mental health too. I’ve guided countless walks with […]
Arlington’s Holman Recovery Center is open and accepting patients
ARLINGTON, Wash., May 16, 2022 – Holman Recovery Center treats people with substance abuse disorders in a non-judgmental, loving, and compassionate setting so it is only appropriate that it opened on Valentine’s Day 2022, a day globally recognized as a celebration of love and compassion. Now, inching towards 90-days of operation, Executive Director Edmond Smith […]
Warning signs of grooming: How to protect your child from sexual abuse
LYNNWOOD, Wash. May 16, 2022 – Child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. In Snohomish County alone there are over 1,000 open investigations in child abuse, according to a 2020 Partners of Our Children report. However, despite those open investigations, Detective Jacqueline Arnett with the Lynnwood Police Department says that over 90% of child sexual […]