South County Fire offers free online Kids Fire Camp
EVERETT, Wash., July 24, 2021 – South County Fire is offering a free online Kids Fire Camp featuring fun activities for families to do at home. Materials are posted online at www.southsnofire.org/firecamp so families can participate at their own pace. Camp includes hands-on activities to do as a family in conjunction with workbook activities for […]
Sound Transit launches “Trees for Rail” to re-green Lynnwood Link corridor
SEATTLE, Wash, July 24, 2021 – Sound Transit, the City of Shoreline, and King Conservation District are pleased to announce Trees for Rail, a partnership to re-green the Lynnwood Link light rail corridor with native trees and shrubs as it passes through Shoreline. The first-of-its-kind partnership seeks to utilize King Conservation District’s county-wide Urban Tree […]
Mass production of the all-electric truck is here
Dodge parent-company Stellantis recently announced that the automotive manufacturer plans to release an all-electric Ram 1500 truck in 2024. This is just the latest in a growing field of all-electric trucks. Here’s a look at some of the contenders. Ford caught a lot of attention toward the end of May when they unveiled the all-electric […]
The plight of Cuba, communism’s failure
Cubans have taken to the streets in recent days, protesting against their authoritarian government and demanding immediate change. Complications of electrical power shortages, economic hardships, food scarcities, and insufficient medical responses are all unfolding in Cuba as the island’s people struggle with impacts of both U.S. foreign policy and the pandemic. What the People Want On […]
Lynnwood sees increase in rapes cases
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 23, 2021 – There have been 112 crimes and violations reported by Lynnwood Police Department during the second week of July. During this week, the city saw an increase in attempted rapes with three reported cases, one including a minor. Lynnwood police did not divulge more information as investigations are still ongoing. […]
Lynnwood council discusses uses for its $10.9M ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 22, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council discussed possible uses for federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, during their first in person work session on July 19 after months of Zoom meetings. The City of Lynnwood has been allocated $10.9 million from ARPA and has already received […]
New legislation regulating police tactics effective July 25
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Inslee signed new legislation that affects law enforcement and how they provide public safety services that will go into effect on July 25 leaving many police departments revising their responses to crime. HB1054 passed 54-43 at the House level and 27-22 at the Senate, signed by the Governor May 18, establishing […]
Washington United Taekwondo team has Record-Breaking Performance
Snohomish County, Washington – The 2021 AAU Taekwondo National Championships took place July 7th – 10th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event was the first national championship event to be held since the summer of 2019. All belt levels and age groups were invited to compete. In addition, black belt competitors in the Cadet (12-14y), […]
Eligible County employees to receive Military Differential Pay
Everett, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Today, the Snohomish County Council adopted Councilmember Nate Nehring’s proposal to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. At the public hearing this morning, the ordinance passed the Council on a unanimous vote. When County employees are deployed, often times their […]
Islamic Community celebrates Eid al-Adha
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Convention Center on July 20th to celebrate the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice. As attendees ushered in, dressed in their finest, masks equipped, paper prayer mats were distributed to those who did not bring their own. […]
