Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]
Advancements in DNA technology led to identifying a body found nearly 40 years ago
EVERETT, November 10, 2022—Today, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office’s (SCMEO) staff announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,” an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River over 40 years ago, as Othaniel Philip Ames. It was just an average day when Kay Thomas checked her voicemail after work but one message, in […]
Secretary of State urges patience as ballot counting continues
OLYMPIA—As election officials continue to verify signatures, process ballots, and post updated vote totals through Nov. 28, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encouraged voters to remain patient. Washington’s 21-day certification window prioritizes accuracy to ensure that every valid ballot from the Nov. 8 General Election will be counted. With more than 2.4 million ballots accepted […]
CHC of Snohomish County designated as Health Center Quality Leader
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) was recently recognized with a Health Center Quality Leader designation by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA). Health Center Quality Leader badges are awarded to health centers with the best overall performance meeting or exceeding their clinical quality measures. Out of 27 health centers in Washington […]
BREAKING: Tiffany Smiley Concedes to Senator Patty Murray
Bellevue, WA – Veterans advocate and U.S. Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding her concession to Senator Patty Murray: “This evening I reached out to Senator Murray and her campaign to congratulate her on her victory after a hard-fought race. I cannot thank my family, my team and the wonderful people of […]
2022 Midterm Election results mixed across the country
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 9, 2022 – With 68 percent of Americans saying the country is in the wrong direction according to aggregate RealClearPolitics polling, a 38 percent job approval rating for President Joe Biden, a 40-year record inflation, rising crime and increasing geopolitical tensions, initial midterm election results show little change in the balance of […]
2022 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala winners
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 8, 2022—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 4, at the Rosehill Community Center where local businesses were recognized for their commitment to improving Mukilteo through giving, programs, and volunteerism. Community award winners of the night were the following: Approximately 150 attendees enjoyed live […]
DOJ to monitor polls in 24 states for compliance with federal voting rights laws
The Justice Department announced on Monday that it plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in 64 jurisdictions in 24 states for the Nov. 8, 2022, general election. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Civil Rights Division has regularly monitored elections in the field in jurisdictions around the […]
South County Fire offers free disaster prep class Nov 9
Learn how to prepare and care for your family during a disaster in a free online class being presented by South County Fire on Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m. Topics covered in this class include: Register in advance at www.southsnofire.org/prepare. South County Fire also offers free online classes on ACT first aid, child safety and CPR, […]
Mountain Loop Highway seasonal closure begins Nov 9
EVERETT, Wash., Monday, Nov. 8, 2022—With the winter weather picking up at higher elevations, Snohomish County Public Works, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, will close Mountain Loop Highway on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The closure is for traffic in both directions and will be officially enforced from the Deer […]
