House passes bill allowing students to earn credits for work outside of school
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 9, 2023—High school students could earn elective credits through paid work experience under a bill that has passed the state House of Representatives 93-4 and is now in the Senate. “Financial education is a priority for young adults and families,” said Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Oak Harbor, who sponsored the bill. “That means […]
Finland President Sauli Niinistö addresses Washington State Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 9, 2023—For the first time in history, a foreign head of state has addressed a joint session in the Washington State Legislature. President, Sauli Niinistö, of the Republic of Finland, met with Washington lawmakers March 6 to discuss climate change and their partnership in supporting Ukraine. The visit comes as Finland intends […]
2023 FIRST Robotics Competition holds First District Event in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 9, 2023—The first event of the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition season was held at Glacier Peak High School on March 4th through March 5th. After 68 qualifying matches, an alliance of three Snohomish County teams emerged as the District Event Winners. The winning alliance consisted of Team 2910 (Jack in the Bot, […]
Mukilteo citywide Curbside Cleanup scheduled for May 20
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine is pleased to announce that the City of Mukilteo will be hosting the annual citywide curbside cleanup event on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, in coordination with Waste Management. This event is open to regular residential customers with cart service or cart-based service (not commercial or multi-family residences) […]
New Chick-fil-A to Open in Lynnwood on March 9
LYNNWOOD, Wash. (March 8, 2023) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Lynnwood community starting on Thursday, March 9. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Josiah Ober as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th. Located at 19615 Highway 99, Chick-fil-A Hwy 99 & 196th will be open for drive-thru, dine-in and […]
The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Marysville Councilmember Peter Condyles announces reelection bid
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 8, 2023—Marysville City Councilmember Peter Condyles announced his intention to retain council position #1 in the November election on Tuesday, March 7. Condyles was appointed to the seat last July following an application process that drew 18 applicants. “The last few months have shown me that Marysville has the ability to be […]
Alderwood Boys & Girls Club and Comcast partner to open new digital computer lab
LYNNWOOD, Washington, March 7, 2023 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) and Comcast opened a new Lift Zone Lab at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club in Lynnwood on Tuesday, February 28. Comcast provided an $85,000 investment and state-of-the-art technology makeover for the lab to take full advantage of the free internet connectivity already offered […]
Board of Fire Commissioners to Meet on Fire Levy Resolution
SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 7, 2023—The Snohomish County Fire District 4 Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 14 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. in the Harvey Room of the Educational […]
