World Book and Copyright Day: April 23
World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. On this occasion, UNESCO and […]
Here are some fun facts for Earth Day
April 22, 2021, marks the 51st anniversary and 52nd observance of Earth Day, a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. In 1969, organizers started Earth Day in response to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, California. From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 4287—Earth Week, 1974: “To love […]
Memorial for Lake Stevens trooper defaced
Lake Stevens, Wash. – In the days leading up to the resolution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction, a Lake Stevens memorial, honoring the life and service of fallen trooper Sean O’Connell, was defaced with an anti-police message. In May, 2013, motorcycle state trooper Sean O’Connell, 38, was killed on duty during the […]
Big video game releases
Here are a few of the big video game releases and announcements you need to know! Monster Hunter Rise Capcom’s Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch sold over 4 million units over its release weekend, hitting 5 million units shipped later that week. While some point out the previous title on the Playstation 4, […]
Jim Smith announces run for Lynnwood Mayor
Experience…Leadership…Vision Lynnwood, Wash., April 20, 2020 – With over 25 years experience on the Lynnwood Council Jim Smith has announced his intention to file for mayor of Lynnwood. Smith has stated that his focus from day one will be to: Back off of the maxed out Lynnwood taxes Reduce street homelessness and drug use Make […]
Ash Way Park & Ride to be next vaccination site in County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A new mass vaccination site is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 21, at the Ash Way Park & Ride in south Snohomish County. This is the seventh mass vaccination site in the county operated by the Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce. It is located at 16327 Ash Way, Lynnwood. The site offers a […]
Possible DUI collision left thousands without power
Lynnwood, Wash., April 19, 2021 – Over four thousand residents were without power this morning in Lynnwood following a collision between a silver BMW SUV and a utility pole. The vehicle’s impact snapped the utility pole in half. The male driver of the silver BMW was transported to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries. It […]
Dog dies in Mukilteo apartment fire
Mukilteo, Wash., April 19, 2021 – Today, Mukilteo Fire responded to an early morning apartment fire at 11108 Chennault Beach Rd. Three apartment units received substantial fire damage. Four other units had minor smoke damage. Initial information indicated multiple apartments involved and that residents were evacuating units. Battalion 25 arrived three minutes after the first […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Snohomish County, Wash. April 19, 2021 – Snohomish County, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Western Washington and key partner organizations, is now accepting applications for Snohomish County’s new Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. County residents may submit applications by calling 2-1-1. What is ERA? ERA is funded through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act […]
Sound Transit facing $11.5 billion funding gap seeks public input
Through April 30, regional residents are encouraged to provide public input to the Sound Transit Board of Directors on priorities for managing an unprecedented financial environment in its work to advance voter-approved transit projects that are not already under construction. Current outlook Sound Transit faces two major, simultaneous challenges. A pandemic-driven recession has severely reduced consumer spending and […]
