Dog feared dead after Monday morning fire in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS—At 6:12 a.m., Monday, June 3, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the 13000 block of 44th St. NE in Lake Stevens with reports of a single-wide mobile home that was fully involved in fire. Battalion 81 arrived to find a large tree that had fallen across the mobile home, along with […]
SAR recovers body of 19-year-old Lake Stevens man
GRANITE FALLS—On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) unit recovered the 19-year-old Lake Stevens man who fell into the river at the Fish Ladder in Granite Falls around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. On May 19, Sheriff’s Office SAR deputies, dive team, swiftwater rescue team, drone operators and Fire rescue teams responded […]
Forum exposes the dark practice of underfunding manufactured home communities
LYNNWOOD—Almost 200 residents throughout western Snohomish County filled the dining hall of Homage Senior Services on Thursday, May 30, to attend a Manufactured Home Ownership Forum hosted by George Hurst, Lynnwood City Council President, and Pam Hurst, Legislative Lead, Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance; Dave Ross of KIRO Radio moderated the event. The purpose of the […]
Budapest Bistro invites all to its 19th anniversary celebration
LYNNWOOD—Authentic, authentic, authentic…that is the best way to describe the food that is being served at Budapest Bistro and Schnitzel House in Lynnwood. The menu is a combination of Hungarian and German style cuisine, prepared as only owner and head chef Elizabeth Muszka can do. Budapest Bistro, located in the southwest corner of the Safeway Shopping Center […]
City of Mukilteo launches new website and mobile app
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website and new City-branded mobile app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Website Features: Mobile App Features: Mayor Joe Marine stated, “These new digital tools make it easier for residents to engage with the city and stay […]
Edmonds preschool teacher wins $200,000 lottery winnings
OLYMPIA—Every year during the first week of May, educators across the country are celebrated for the pivotal work they do in shaping the lives of students. This year, one Edmonds preschool teacher had an extra special Teacher Appreciation Week, as she received the gift of a lifetime from Washington’s Lottery: a $200,000 Scratch prize. J.C., […]
Rise Up Academy celebrates new outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater
EVERETT—Rise Up Academy on Wednesday, May 29, unveiled its outdoor Performing Arts Amphitheater, the first of its kind in Snohomish County for an Early Learning School. “We are excited about our kids having an outdoor performance space because we believe this space will stimulate their creativity and will lend support to many outdoor activities,” Dr. […]
Washington launches first ever statewide LGBTQ+ survey
OLYMPIA—The first statewide Washington LGBTQ+ survey to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians from adolescents to adults, launched Saturday, June 1. The survey, sponsored and funded by the Washington LGBTQ Commission in partnership with Washington State University, is designed for LGBTQ+ Washingtonians by LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. The research team expects approximately 10,000 Washingtonians will take the […]
Larsen visits new Maritime Institute at Port of Everett
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Thursday, May 30, visited the Maritime Institute, which celebrated its grand opening at the Port of Everett last week. The Maritime Institute offers a variety of Coast Guard-certified courses, including firefighting, celestial and electronic navigation, and training for roles like able seafarer or steersman. Their 4-week “Mariner Bootcamp” offers basic […]
Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes Secretary of State staff members
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and 12 staff members of the Office of the Secretary of State were awarded Quilts of Valor at the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday, May 30, for their military service. Quilts of Valor volunteers award quilts to current and former members of the U.S. military to provide comfort and […]
