Mukilteo DEI commission Community Survey
Mukilteo, WA – The Mukilteo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission has put together a community survey and would love to hear from residents. The goal of the survey is to engage with the community and use the feedback for Commission goals. “We are excited to learn more about what residents would like to see […]
Volunteer opportunities throughout Snohomish County
As its name suggests, working in community service greatly services the community members around you but it can also have other benefits from buffering a job resume to cultivating mental health. Many community service, or non-profit, agencies require volunteers to make their work possible and with the summer months coming up, now is as better […]
County Council unanimously approves Snohomish Health District integration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Council unanimously voted to integrate the Snohomish Health District (SHD) into the County during its General Legislative Session today. Some benefits of this integration include minimizing bureaucratic obstructions, streamlining permitting operations, and creating an overall unified effort in prioritizing public health. The integration process will […]
Project Girl empowers young women of color
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 8, 2022 – At Project Girl, young women of color are provided a safe place where they can feel appreciated and connected. Through various resources including mentorship, counseling, life-skill coaching, and even working with courts to get troubled teens’ lives back on track. At Project Girl, young women of color are empowered […]
Recovery Roadshow event at the Evergreen State Fair Park on June 9
Snohomish County, Wash., June 7, 2022 – The third Office of Recovery & Resilience (ORR) in-person pandemic recovery community event is taking place Thursday, June 9, at the Evergreen State Fair Park, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. At this event, Snohomish County Council District Five communities – including residents and business owners in Gold Bar, Index, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan, […]
Litter Wranglers Return to County Roads for 2022 Season
EVERETT, Wash., June 7, 2022 – There are many ways to quantify the impact of the Snohomish County Litter Wranglers program through statistics – like the nearly 6,000 bags of garbage it removed from county right of ways during the 2021 season. However, the best way to see their impact is the preservation of the […]
Sheriff announces staffing changes to offset attrition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 6, 2022 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announces a permanent reassignment of specialty units to patrol to offset staffing shortages and provide a safer working environment for deputies. The staffing changes will take effect this month. “Over the past couple years, law enforcement in the state of Washington has faced […]
Early morning fatal shooting at Mill Creek apartment
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 6, 2022 – On Monday, June 6th, at 6:10 a.m., Mill Creek officers responded to a 911 call of gun shots fired within the Hawthorne Apartments, located in the 14700 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, officers found an individual with gunshot wound(s) and attempted to provide life-saving measures. Medics arrived, […]
Mindful Mondays: Take a deep breath
We are going through a rough time. Take a deep breath… The people of Northern Ireland have a phrase for this kind of challenging passage. They might refer to it as a Correymeela which means, The Lumpy Crossing Place. The landscape is shifting, the map is changing, the weather is mixed with an 80% chance […]
16-year-old Edmonds-Woodway High School student arrested for credible gun-violence threat
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2022 – Early this morning, Edmonds Police officers arrested a 16-year-old Edmonds -Woodway High School student for credible threats of violence against the high school. The suspect was booked into juvenile jail for Felony Harassment. Edmonds police worked with the Edmonds School District as incident unfolded.A realistic-looking BB gun was recovered […]
