Federal and community partners taking action to prevent fentanyl deaths
EVERETT, Wash., May 6, 2022 – Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with local stakeholders for a fentanyl overdose prevention and substance abuse roundtable at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett today. “Personally, I have a large family, and in that regard, [addiction] has impacted my extended family,” […]
Former Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson honored
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 6, 2022 – Former Mayor Jennifer Gregerson was recognized by the Washington state Senate for her 18 years of public service to the city of Mukilteo. The senate resolution, adopted February 28, 2022, was sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo) and Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett). “The Washington State Senate recognize the accomplishments […]
Mukilteo reappoints two commissioners, discusses infrastructure improvements
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 6, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council discussed the WSDOT 525 Bridge update, waterfront development, assigned Councilman Richard Emery to the Historic Preservation Committee, and reappointed Tim Ellis and Frank Foster to the Parks and Art Commission at their Regular Meeting on Monday, May 2. Before addressing the agenda, Councilman Jason Moon […]
Mukilteo Spring Curbside Cleanup postponed
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 6, 2022 – The City of Mukilteo and Waste Management are postponing the annual Spring Curbside Cleanup, originally scheduled for May 21st, due to capacity issues at all Snohomish County transfer stations. Since the start of the year, countywide refuse has built up due to a shortage of intermodal containers used […]
State Democrats file formal petition for early 2024 Presidential Primary consideration
SEATTLE, Wash., May 5, 2022 — The Washington State Democratic Party officially entered the race to become one of the first five states to host an early presidential primary in 2024. State party officials sent a letter of intent Thursday to the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee, which oversees the application process and […]
FDA limits EUA of J&J vaccine to those 18 years of age and older
SILVER SPRING, MD, May 5, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has limited the authorized use of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older for whom other authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, and to individuals 18 years of age and older who […]
Lynnwood Police Department celebrates 2021 Employees of the Year
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 5, 2022 – Lynnwood Police Chief James Nelson recognized the Lynnwood Police Department’s 2021 “Employees of the Year” at Lynnwood’s City Hall on Wednesday, Apr. 20. Each recipient was selected via a department-wide vote, except for the “Chief’s Award” recipient; an award given to someone who the Chief identifies as having gone […]
Lake Stevens Police looking for public’s help in assault case
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., May 5, 2022 – The Lake Stevens Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance looking for information related to an assault that occurred in the 10100 block of 20th Street SE. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at approximately 1:50 p.m., an adult male assaulted an adult female. The suspect is described as […]
Snohomish County Council adopts Missing Middle Housing Ordinance
EVERETT, Wash., May 5, 2022 – The Snohomish County Council passed Ordinance 22-016 to encourage the production of more “missing middle” housing. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring as part of a suite of housing affordability legislation. The ordinance will amend provisions in title 30 SCC to establish detached ADUs on 25 rural […]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for 2022
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 5, 2022 – Snohomish County announces that applications for the 2022 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are being accepted! SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with vouchers worth at minimum $40 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or farm stands, subject to availability. To learn more about […]
