Fresh Fruit and Vegetables vouchers for eligible seniors
EVERETT, Wash., June 29, 2021 – Snohomish County announced that that applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are still being accepted! SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or farm stands. To learn more about the program, please visit: […]
July 4th events and firework shows
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 29, 2021 – This year’s Independence Day will be fun packed! Remember to wear sunscreen, stay cool, and enjoy celebrating America’s 245th birthday! New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated areas […]
Where to stay cool in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2021 – A rare once in a 1,000 year heat wave is hitting the Pacific Northwest. Seattle hit a record high of 104 degrees Sunday, breaking the previous record by 1 degree, and is expected to hot 103 degrees today. The severity of heat waves can vary, but don’t be […]
County to consider differential pay to employees on military leave
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring introduced an ordinance to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. The proposal provides additional support for employees who are called up to active duty while employed by the County. Uniform differential pay provides […]
Sound Transit-Edmonds College Pre-Apprenticeship Program
As the Seattle area continues to grow, Sound Transit is looking to expand to meet the new infrastructural demands. In partnership with Sound Transit and the City of Lynnwood, Mayor Nicola Smith and Edmonds College President Dr. Amit Singh have put together a pre-apprenticeship program to create employment opportunities for community members and mitigate projected […]
Lynnwood possible Commission Changes
LYNNWOOD Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council discussed possible changes to advisory bodies during their meeting on June 21. A sizable amount of time was used to discuss who should be eligible to serve on advisory bodies, though several other items pertaining to the subject were also discussed. The current Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.24 Advisory […]
Two celebrated Lynnwood Police Officers retire from the force
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Sergeant Byrd and Detective DeGabriele, two celebrated Lynnwood Police officers, retired from the force May 27 and June 17, respectively, after years of dedicated service. Sergeant David Byrd Sergeant David Byrd’s interest in law enforcement came from a young age, when as a boy living in Ohio, he had his bike stolen […]
Lynnwood teacher, Ms. Wrolstad retires after 36 years
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – After 36 years, Cathi Wrolstad, the well-known Lynnwood teacher, is retiring. In a June 17 event organized by her colleagues at Beverly Elementary School, she said goodbye to her teaching career among friends, colleagues, and former students. Keeping in mind social distancing protocols and restrictions, the Beverly Elementary board made sure the […]
Garden Senior Village, check out this affordable 55+ community
The World Bank has reported that in the past 50 years, the average life expectancy of Americans has risen from 70 years old to nearly 80. With the increase in longevity thanks to advances in medical science and the quality of life, the challenge is not to simply provide the needs for more people living […]
Mukilteo celebrates the opening of Harbour Reach Corridor
MUKILTEO, Wash. June 26, 2021 – Hundreds gathered on a hot and sunny Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Harbour Reach Corridor Project connecting Harbour Pointe Boulevard and Beverly Park Road. The Harbour Reach Corridor Project was funded by $15.1 million of Connecting Washington Funds, $2.3 million in Washington State Transportation Improvement Board funding, […]
