Homage expands FREE Mental Health Services to older adults
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—As this month marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, Homage Senior Services is expanding its mental health services across Snohomish County, especially to those who live in more rural areas, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Homage provides mental health services to older adults age 60+ at ten senior and […]
Former city councilman announces run for mayor of Everett
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EVERETT—Former Everett City Councilmember Scott Murphy announced on Tuesday, May 14, he will run for Mayor of the City of Everett in 2025. “Public safety, homelessness and crime remain huge problems and the city’s finances are a mess,” said Murphy. “It’s time after six years that we change our current trend and restore our city […]
Snohomish County Council approves ordinance to ban sale of fireworks
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to amend the county code (SCC 30.53A.726) prohibiting the sale of fireworks in all “no fireworks areas” where use is currently banned. Ordinance 23-057 would have no impact on the sale of fireworks this July 4th (2024). According to RCW 70.77.250(4), ordinances adopted by counties or cities which […]
Take the survey: What should be the new name for Mukilteo Speedway
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MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is inviting residents to participate in a public survey on renaming the Mukilteo Speedway (SR 525) from Beverly Park Road to 1st Street in Mukilteo. The survey will run until May 31st, providing an opportunity for the community to voice their opinions on potential new names for the main stretch of […]
Edmonds School Board Director announces resignation effective July
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LYNNWOOD—School Board Director Dr Deborah Kilgore is resigning from the Edmonds School District Board effective July 10, 2024, as she and her family will be moving out of state. Director Kilgore made her announcement during the School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She has served on the School Board for six and half […]
Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses opening in Lynnwood
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LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services issued a total of 760 new businesses licenses within the last three months adding everything from new dining options to apparel retail, to landscaping services, to real estate agencies and more. Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses to open in Lynnwood. TK […]
Mill Creek Library repair project to begin June 3
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MILL CREEK—Sno-Isle Libraries, in partnership with the City of Mill Creek, will begin repairs at the Mill Creek Library on June 3. The last day of library service at the Mill Creek Library will be June 2; with construction is expected to last three months. The Mill Creek Library repair project will focus on facility […]
EMS Levy renewal on ballot for Mukilteo voters
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MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo City Council approved a resolution in April asking residents to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) during the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. Assessed property values have dropped so the cost for taxpayers is less than expected. The average homeowner (defined now as $814,000) would pay an additional $15 per […]
More than 500,000 children will get $120 in nutrition benefits this summer
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OLYMPIA—May 13, 2024—More than 500,000 Washington children will receive funds this summer to help buy food through a new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program called SUN Bucks. In December 2022, the federal government authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children’s access to food during the summer months. The Department of Social […]
Ferguson campaign threatens legal action against gubernatorial opponents
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SEATTLE, Wash., May 13, 2024—Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined by former King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg, held a press conference in Seattle, Monday, May 13, addressing the two other “Bob Fergusons” that filed for the Governor race last week and threatened legal action if they do not drop out of the race by […]