Not all heroes wear capes, some wear biker jackets
SNOHOMISH, Wash., August 8, 2022 – Hollywood depictions of bikers over the years have helped perpetuate the stereotype that biker gangs are violent outlaws who spend their time between rides frequenting dive bars and running guns. While these clubs only make up 1% of Motorcycle clubs in the country, according to the American Motorcycle Association, […]
Mindful Mondays: Feeling Hot Around the Collar?
I was recently driving southbound to Oregon during a Pacific Northwest heat spike. I was heading to an annual retreat at the Mt. Angel Abbey Bach Festival. I use this as a personal retreat mixed with amazing live music and excellent beer from the Monk’s brewery. After driving three hours in 100 degree heat my […]
Larsen and DelBene praise Senate passage of Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C, August 7, 2022 – Today, Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives is now expected to take up the legislation later this week before sending it to President Biden’s desk for signature. The Senate used the […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting for Aug 8
LYNNWOOD — For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on August 8, the Lynnwood City Council will vote on issuing additional funding for the Community Justice Center and approve various ordinances. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). To review the agenda items in detail, […]
Clear skies earlier in the week with a chance of showers Wednesday
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 7, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies until Wednesday where there is a chance of showers throughout Snohomish County. Daily temperatures will be temperate this week and are expected to fluctuate between 58°F to 78°F. Upcoming Weather Forecast (August 7 to August 13) for Snohomish County Sunday (Aug 7): Sunny, with a high […]
Mission 22 offering Veterans science-based wellness programs
SISTERS, Ore., August 7, 2022 – Mission 22, an Oregon-based nonprofit, gets its name from the number of veterans who lose their lives every day by suicide. While this number comes from a report released by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs in 2013, somewhat intensified by the conflicts in the Middle East, its […]
Make Crime Illegal Again: The political battle to “Flip the 8th”
KING COUNTY, Wash., August 7, 2022—After a dismal performance by Republican candidates across the Evergreen State, one Republican hopeful emerges, Matt Larkin – a businessowner, experienced attorney and former criminal prosecutor – to “Flip the 8th.” For the 8th Congressional District race, Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) is at risk of losing her seat to political […]
Julie Moore to replace Art Ceniza as Assistant City Administrator
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 6, 2022 — Mayor Christine Frizzell on Friday has selected Julie Moore to serve as Lynnwood’s next Assistant City Administrator. She will be filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Art Ceniza who served the role for the last 12 years. Moore will assist the Mayor in the overall management of […]
Mukilteo Public Works continues to serve its residents
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 6, 2022 – Despite a challenging couple of years that included staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and a global pandemic, the Mukilteo Public Works Department has been busier than ever serving residents with much needed improvements. Continuing through the last half of 2022, the Department’s priorities continue to be staffing in both […]
Obituary for Kristi Sue Hillshafer
Kristi Sue Hillshafer was born on August 15, 1951, in Great Bend Kansas at Saint Rose Hospital to Betty and Harold Schiewe, along with her older brother Leslie. Kristi and family lived in Ellinwood, Kansas. She married Tom Hillshafer and had two daughters; Julie and Amy. Kristi lived in Ellinwood Kansas, Denver Colorado, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Smokey Point area of Washington State. Kristi […]
