BREAKING: Snohomish County to purchase second hotel for homeless
Snohomish County, Wash., August 15, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that the County is using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase a second hotel to convert to time-limited bridge housing with wraparound services. The America’s Best Value Inn in Edmonds will provide 55 new units of time-limited, bridge housing for […]
Mindful Monday: Sometimes you need to STOP
Creating space in the day to stop, move away from the worried mind, and get back into the present moment has been shown to be enormously helpful in mitigating the negative effects of our stress response. When we drop into the present, we’re more likely to gain perspective and see that we have the power […]
Washington state awarded $23.5 million federal Good Jobs Challenge grant
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 14, 2022 — On August 3, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Washington state was awarded a $23.5 million Good Jobs Challenge grant to support the State’s robust career connected training system serving thousands of students across the state. These apprenticeship and technical training programs are a […]
Nehring proposes halt to County hotel purchase until drug treatment ordinance passes
EVERETT, Wash., August 14, 2022 – On Thursday, August 12, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring introduced an ordinance that will require tenants of the proposed County bridge and permanent supportive housing who have been diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) participate in a drug treatment program. The ordinance follows County Executive Dave Somers’ proposal for […]
WA State awarded $150k grant to improve services at prison libraries
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 14, 2022 — Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, was awarded a $149,668 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to reducing disparities among prison libraries. The grant will fund a pilot program by the State Library’s Institutional Library Services (ILS) and […]
Inslee rescinds over a dozen COVID proclamations as CDC updates guidelines for schools
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 14, 2022 – Governor Jay Inslee rescinds 13 COVID-19 proclamations under his emergency authority according to proclamations released on August 5 and signed on July 29. All the recensions take effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 27, 2022. The recensions relate to Long-Term Care facility guidelines, and the reinstatement of various policies […]
Beautiful weather expected this week throughout County
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 7, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts beautiful weather throughout Snohomish County all week with a slight breeze coming from the northwest ranging from 5-10 mph. Daily temperatures are expected to fluctuate between a low of 58°F in the evenings to 80°F in the afternoons. Upcoming Weather Forecast (August 14 to August 20) for Snohomish […]
County’s Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station to re-open Sunday
Snohomish County, Wash., August 13, 2022 – The Snohomish County Solid Waste Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station (SWRTS) was closed on Saturday, August 13 due to an on-site fire which has since been addressed. The SWRTS will reopen on Sunday, August 14, however there is likely to be a slowdown in service and longer wait […]
Leaders call on ESD to reinstate School Resource Officers as gang violence hits Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 13, 2022 – Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood’s Silver Creek Family Church to discuss public safety in an open forum setting on Wednesday, August 10. “There is an inherent need for authorities to help keep our public safe,” Lynnwood City Councilwoman and event organizer Julieta Altamirano-Crosby said in her opening address […]
Mukilteo Police host impromptu “Pop Up BBQ” for residents
MUKILTEO, Wash., August 13, 2022 – Over one hundred Mukilteans joined the Mukilteo Police Department for an impromptu “Pop Up BBQ” at Lighthouse Park on Wednesday evening. At 4:40 p.m. on August 10, the Mukilteo Police Department announced on Facebook, “We are hosting a pop-up BBQ at Lighthouse Park until about 7pm tonight!!” Mukilteo Crime […]
