Target Zero, Washington state continues its effort to reduce fatal car crashes
Motor collisions and fatalities on Washington roads continue to rise leading legislation to continue its effort to make roads safer. One of these strategies is Target Zero, which is an agenda that aims toward zero deaths and serious injury on Washington roadways by 2030. Target Zero ‘is built on the belief that not one death […]
Lynnwood Councilmembers get an earful on hazard pay
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A small but passionate group of people spoke out in favor of hazard pay in the city of Lynnwood for grocery store workers during Monday’s city council meeting. Debbie Gaff from the Local 38 chapter of the Teamsters, which represents grocery store workers, told council members that the pandemic is not over […]
Lynnwood student creative solution earns him Eagle Scout rank
Lynnwood, Wash. – 18-year old Lynnwood High School and Edmonds College Running Start student Stephen Heins of Boy Scout Troop 49 proved that modifying an Eagle Scout Service Project to fit the needs of the community during the pandemic is possible- and is worth it. For Heins’ Eagle Scout service project, he converted Art Club to […]
Midget Wrestling Warriors and Hell’s Belles to perform at Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort
Arlington, WA – Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort is excited to announce that two entertainment events are taking place on property this summer. Midget Wrestling Warriors will be coming to Rivers Run Event Center on Friday, June 18th, 2021, for their Rising Legends Tour. On Friday, July 16th, 2021, Seattle’s world-famous, all-female AC/DC tribute […]
Snohomish likely to revert to Phase 2 next week
UPDATES 1:56 p.m. May 1, 2021: Mukilteo School District has confirmed that in-person instruction will still continue unless directed otherwise. However, Athletics may be impacted. 9:15 p.m. April 28, 2021: Washington Education Association President, Larry Delaney, has confirmed that he doesn’t see a change to current school operations if the county were to revert to […]
Inslee to sign hefty $59 billion biennium state budget
As the end of the mostly virtual legislative session drew near April 25, lawmakers passed a hefty $59 billion biennium budget for 2021-23, an 8.3% increase to last period, that will funnel millions into childcare, public health, rental assistance and addressing the economic impact of a yearlong global pandemic. The budget includes a controversial capital […]
Letter to the Editor: ESD Capital Levy Vote
Zig Ziglar wrote, “Our children are our only hope for the future, but we are their only hope for their present and their future.” This quote is so relevant to us as we cast our votes for the Edmonds School District Capital Levy to Improve School Facilities. As someone who grew up attending ESD schools and […]
Lynnwood receives top financial reporting award
Lynnwood Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report LYNNWOOD, WA (April 23, 2021) – For the fourth year in a row, the City of Lynnwood has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is for our 2019 Comprehensive Annual […]
Inslee announces re-authorization of J&J COVID vaccine
Olympia, Wash., April 24, 2021 – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of resuming the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. The announcement comes after the FDA and CDC also authorized the restart of the J&J COVID vaccine. The Western States Workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts […]
Take the 2021 Snohomish County Parks survey
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 22, 2021 – The Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The Snohomish County Parks Visioning Survey can be accessed at the division website: www.snocoparks.org. This survey will collect feedback about park facilities and programs, user priorities and values, as well as […]
