Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office begins testing body cameras
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office announced September 2nd that they will begin testing body cameras with select deputies. According to the press release, “Body worn cameras are used to improve transparency and accountability for both law enforcement and the community at large.” In this initial test, three different body camera vendors will each supply the […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 12, 2021 – For its Mukilteo City Council SPECIAL BUSINESS meeting on September 13, the following items are on the agenda for discussion/vote: Joint Parks and Arts Commission – City Council Update (AB21-74) 2022 Budget: Review Preliminary Budget Estimates (AB21-45) The Mukilteo City Council is to discuss with Parks & Arts Commissioners past […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Agenda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, September 13 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Lynnwood City Council will discuss and/or vote on the following items: Proclamation: National Hispanic Heritage Month Confirm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission and Parks & Recreation Board appointments American Rescue Plan Act Funding Immediate Needs Follow-up, ARPA Presentation. […]
Parents urged to take precautions to prevent window falls
EVERETT, Wash., September 10, 2021 — South County Fire is urging parents and caregivers of young children to take precautions as injuries from child window falls are nearing record-setting levels in Snohomish County. “At least 10 window falls have occurred in Snohomish County since April – including three in the last week,” said Wendy Burchill, […]
Superintendent Reykdal and vaccine mandate exemptions
As the mandate requires employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated or face termination, many are looking for other options. Brandi Kruse from Q13 News recently interviewed Supt. Chris Reykdal about vaccine exemptions for public education employees. When asked if he knew how many state school employees are unvaccinated, Reykdal explained that “the individual […]
One-on-One with State Rep. Lauren Davis: Lynnwood’s Community Justice Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash, September 10, 2021 — Rep. Lauren Davis (Lynnwood) has worked tirelessly with the Recovery Center task force over the last five weeks. The task force, established by Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, was charged with reexamining the Community Justice Center’s (CJC) programs and purpose. In collaboration with her fellow co-chair Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson […]
Snohomish County announces life-saving PulsePoint app
On Tuesday, September 14, Snohomish County fire agencies, Snohomish County 911 and the Medic One Foundation will announce the launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app designed to save lives. PulsePoint alerts community members to a sudden cardiac arrest nearby, empowering CPR-trained residents to take action before first responders arrive. What News conference announcing the […]
Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board has two openings
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2021 – The Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Advisory Board serves in a consultative capacity to make recommendations for uses of lodging funds assessed under Snohomish County Code Chapter 4.118. Applications are now being accepted for the two open Lodging Member seats, one At-Large and one for Snohomish County […]
Public is invited to a Women as Leaders zoom event
“Women as Leaders: How and Why They Take the Reins,” featuring April Berg, WA State legislator for the 44th District. The talk is via Zoom and sponsored by the Edmonds SnoKing branch of the AAUW. Non-members who wish to attend this program can email us- aauw.esk@gmail.com for the Zoom link. The event is free. When: […]
Community Justice Center to decrease jail beds and increase care
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 9, 2021 — The Lynnwood City Council held a work session Tuesday night to update the public on the latest developments of the Justice Center Project Task Force. The vote to award the construction contract of the $69 million Community Justice Center (CJC) to FORMA Construction Company was delayed until September 13 […]
