Hundreds attend VOAWW’s fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America of Western Washington held its fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraising event at the Lynnwood Event Center Friday, September 27, with the goal of raising the $185,000 to support ongoing operations. With approximately 400 attendees, Friday’s event was VOA’s largest ever in 120 years of operation. The organization took in $156,775 from […]
Marysville to hold first ever Sabor Latino Dance this Saturday
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville is partnering up with the Keep Dreams Alive Foundation and the Mayor’s Diversity Committee to bring together its first ever Sabor Latino Dance at the Marysville Opera House this Saturday, September 28. “Marysville has more than 10,000 residents of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and at least 7 percent of our residents […]
Tribal leaders urge No on 2117
EVERETT—Tribal leaders, fish habitat and salmon recovery experts, and members of the No on 2117 campaign announce that a majority of federally-recognized Tribal Nations in Washington state oppose Initiative 2117, that if passed by voters this November, would prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” which would gut Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Spencer […]
Oboni: A micro-museum raising climate change awareness across America
In an era where climate change poses one of the greatest challenges to our planet, initiatives like Oboni are crucial in fostering awareness and action. Originating in Washington, Oboni is a unique micro-museum that is traveling across the country, focusing on regions most in need of climate education. From September 6-17, visitors to the Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood Community unites for creative Halloween costume event
LYNNWOOD—Last Saturday, September 21, the spirit of creativity and community filled the Pacific Peace Center as Lynnwood Police, and the Family Peace Association hosted a vibrant Halloween costume-making event. Families gathered to transform donated costumes into unique creations through sewing, cutting, and gluing. Participants brought their own sewing machines and kits, showcasing their creativity while […]
EADC encourages participation in new Aerospace Supplier Survey
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a targeted survey to assess the current state of the aerospace supply chain amid ongoing labor discussions affecting the supply chain. This initiative aims to collect key insights from businesses across the aerospace ecosystem to better understand operational challenges and inform strategic support programs. The confidential survey focuses […]
The Grand Kyiv Ballet returns with Don Quixote
ARLINGTON—Ukrainian-based ballet company Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to Snohomish County on Friday, October 11, with their groundbreaking performance of Ludwig Minkus’ Don Quixote, based on Miguel Cervantes’ classic 1605 novel of the same name. The ballet will be held at Arlington’s Byrnes Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m., marking the ballet company’s second Snohomish […]
City of Marysville wins Innovative Stormwater Project Award
BOISE, ID-Marysville’s Downtown Stormwater Treatment Park was honored by the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association with its Innovative Stormwater Project Award. The award was presented Sept. 10 at the association’s annual conference in Boise, ID. This exciting project opened in May 2024. Before that, rainwater would pick up oils and chemicals from roads and parking […]
Statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol to honor fallen WSP trooper
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is holding a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 on Friday, Sept. 27. Trooper Gadd was killed after being struck by an impaired driver on Interstate 5 just north of Marysvilleon March 2, 2024. Prior to the tragic incident, Trooper […]
New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime average
LACEY—Recently released 2023 FBI crime data shows, for the last five consecutive years when comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher, vehicle thefts higher by 144%, and burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults are all higher since 2019. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July […]
