Native American Modern: Shared Expressions in Northwest Art now on exhibit
EDMONDS, August 6, 2023—The Native American Modern: Shared Expressions in Northwest Art is now on exhibit until October 29, 2023, at the Cascadia Art Museum. This exhibition is the first to center around the art of Julius “Land Elk” Twohy (Two-vy-nah-auche) (1902 – 1986) and his local contemporaries. One of the region’s earlier modernists, he […]
Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice Program, preparing students in law and beyond
EVERETT, Wash., August 6, 2023—Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice program allows students explore a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system and now, thanks the passing of a Senate Bill this year, it’s more accessible than ever. One of the benefits of the program, Myron Travis, Criminal Justice Instructor at Sno-Isle, […]
Washington state gets $5.6 million to grow apprenticeship programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 5, 2023—The State of Washington will get more than $5.6 million to improve and expand its Registered Apprenticeship program, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced July 21. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will receive the State Apprenticeship Expansion grant, which was awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. “Last year, […]
New healthcare navigation assistance for low-income immigrant families
EVERETT, Wash., August 5, 2023—Connect Casino Road and Coordinated Care established a new collaboration this year to help immigrant families with low incomes navigate the complicated health insurance and healthcare system here in the US. Once per week, a bilingual Coordinated Care representative is onsite to work with families who are in Connect Casino Road’s […]
Public Input sought on outcomes of supplemental Community Development Block Grant Funds
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 5, 2023—Snohomish County is the lead agency of the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium (Consortium) for receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement grant funds. These federal grants fund efforts to expand economic opportunities, keep people in their homes, and provide services for unhoused […]
Everything You Need to Know for the 2023 Evergreen State Fair
MONROE, Wash., August 3, 2023 – The Evergreen State Fair Park is excited to welcome the public back for the 2023 Evergreen State Fair, starting August 24! The fair is back this year with new and returning food and commercial vendors, carnival rides, animal barns, displays and exhibits, entertainment, beer gardens, and more. This year’s […]
Community Transit considers making Lynnwood Zip permanent, North County on the horizon
EVERETT, Wash., August 3, 2023—Things are looking good for Community Transit’s Zip ride share project in Lynnwood, just a few months shy of its year-long pilot timeframe ending. As the decision to implement the pilot project as regular service approaches on October 5, Jennifer Hass, Senior Manager of Innovation for the transportation agency presented to […]
Marysville police establish foundation to support officer wellness
MARYSVILLE, August 3, 2023—The Marysville Police Foundation has been established and is seeking donations for the new fund. The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to benefit Marysville police officers, the department, their families and the community. The goals of the foundation are to plan, fundraise, develop, carry out and support: When […]
Evergreen Goodwill celebrates 100 years of building community
EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2023—Evergreen Goodwill celebrated its 100th anniversary this year with five celebrations across five counties. Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. It currently operates five Job Training Centers, 24 retail stores, and 30 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Kitsap Counties, employing over 1,500 people. Evergreen Goodwill […]
North Queens Drill Team on fire with six straight years of championship victories
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 3, 2023—Not only is Lynnwood’s North Queens Drill Team unlike any other drill team in the United States, they are also on an All City Championship roll, winning the last six years and bringing the number of championships to a whopping 15 wins since Kim Looney, current Drill Mistress, took the reins. […]
