State Supreme Court rules school funding is shared responsibility of state and local jurisdictions
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OLYMPIA, Wash., September 9, 2023—The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday, September 7, the state is not required to fully cover school construction costs, dealing a blow to districts unable to raise the local tax dollars they need for new buildings and other facility upgrades. In its unanimous decision, the court said Washington’s constitutional mandate for […]
Drive-by shooting at school bus stop, leaves 15-year-old dead
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EVERETT, Wash., September 8, 2023—A 15-year-old Kamiak High School student is the latest fatality in a wave of shootings involving youth throughout South Snohomish County. Less than four days ago, five individuals, ages 17 to 20, were involved in a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood that injured two and killed one. Everett Police detectives are investigating […]
Community Health Center of Snohomish County to provide dental sealants to local students
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 7, 2023—Back to school season is here! Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is happy to announce that we will be returning to local elementary schools this year to provide “smile checks” and dental sealants to students. A “smile check” is a dental screening to identify any untreated cavities or […]
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Wine and Beer Tasting on September 21
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Arlington, Wash., September 7, 2023—The Arlington Education Foundation is hosting its annual wine and beer tasting event, Sip, Sip Hooray! The fundraiser will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Showroom at Dwayne Lanes Chevrolet in Arlington (20410 Smokey Point Blvd). Tickets are available in advance online (https://www.arlingtonedfoundation.org/wine-night) or at […]
Public invited to attend reception at City Hall in honor of Alfredo Arreguín
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 7, 2023—As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Lynnwood invites the public to a reception at 5:15 p.m. on September 11 to honor internationally renowned artist Alfredo Arreguín and declare September 16, Alfredo Arreguín Day. The Mexican American artist passed away on April 24, at 88 years old, due to […]
PNW welcomes first ever drive thru Shake Shack in Lynnwood
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2023—Shake Shack, the popular New York City-based burger chain, officially opened its newest location in Lynnwood at 18800 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Wednesday, September 6. This is the restaurant’s fourth Washington location and its first ever Drive Thru in the Pacific Northwest. Shake Shack also has Washington locations in Downtown Seattle, Seattle’s […]
New partnership set to take on critical shortage of volunteers at Washington state food banks
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SEATTLE, Wash., September 6, 2023—Lingering disruptions from the recent pandemic have resulted in a critical decline in volunteers at food banks throughout Washington state. The decrease in public involvement has challenged food distribution efforts at the exact moment when food insecurity across the state is growing, and more families and individuals are facing hunger. In […]
Councilwoman Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam kicks off General Election campaign
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Arlington, Wash., September 6, 2023—Councilwoman Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam kicked off her General Election campaign yesterday to retain her position on the Arlington City Council. Yvonne was appointed to serve on the City Council in 2022 and is running for a full four-year term. Yvonne is a Navy veteran, a mom, and an entrepreneur. Since joining […]
Mead and Nehring invites you to Building Bridges Tour at Lynnwood Library
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2023—Snohomish County Council President Jared Mead and Vice President Nate Nehring are inviting the public to attend a conversation on Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lynnwood Library as part of their Building Bridges Tour geared to understanding and removing the barriers of political polarization. The Lynnwood Sno-Isle Library is located at […]
Mayor Frizzell releases statement on Lynndale Park shooting
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2023—During mayoral comments at the City Council Meeting on September 5, Mayor Christine Frizzell, for a second time in just over a year, commented on a park shooting within her city, the latest being at Lynndale Park. Snohomish County Deputies and Lynnwood Police are investigating a shooting involving five individuals, ages […]