Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment meeting
Snohomish County is seeking your input on a Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment being conducted to understand and address the impacts of climate change on our communities, environment, and economy. An upcoming public meeting will be an opportunity to learn more and share your feedback on this work. The meeting will have live Korean […]
Weekly Market Insights: Markets Cautious After Banking Woes
Amid the reverberations of two U.S. banks being taken over by regulators and the spread of uncertainty to European banks, stocks trended higher last week on the strength of the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.15%), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 1.43%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 4.41%. […]
Cascade Symphony announces Concertmaster auditions
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO), now in its 61st season of performing classical music concerts, will be holding auditions for its Concertmaster position, which will begin with the 2023-24 concert season that will start in the fall. Auditions for concertmaster candidates will take place Saturday, April 22. Applicants are required to send a musical resume […]
Mindful Mondays: Being Openhearted
Being Openhearted When we practice Mindfulness we can intentionally cultivate foundational attitudes or postures of being. This week we’ll visit the posture of Open-Heartedness. Gam Zeh Ya’avor The mindful practice of open-heartedness is all encompassing. Like compassion, it can hold comfort and suffering in the same space. Holding a posture of open-heartedness helps me recognize […]
Welcome USS Barry to your new home port, Everett!
EVERETT, Wash., March 17, 2023—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) arrived at its new port in Everett today following six years of service forward-deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet in the in the Indo-Pacific. USS Barry (DDG 52) departed Yokosuka, Japan on February 17, 2023, to Everett where the ship will undergo routine […]
Alleged Washington child rapist captured by bounty hunters in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz., March 17, 2023—A man suspected of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Pierce County, Washington, was found in Tucson, Arizona, Friday, March 10, after he failed to appear in court. The suspect, 58-year-old Michael Barber, was arrested and charged in 2021 for two counts of raping a child in the second degree, rape […]
Stalking offense bill passes House, moves on to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 15, 2023—Representative Lauren Davis-sponsored bill HB 1696, concerning stalking-related offenses, unanimously passed the House, on February 27, with 97 yeas, zero nays, and three absentees. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. The decision came just two-weeks before a married couple were murdered in Redmond, March 10, after a […]
High school students learn real-world skills through courtroom competition
Marysville, WA. March 14, 2023—Marysville Family YMCA’s Mock Trial team recently competed at the district competition at the Snohomish County Superior Court, showcasing skills they’ve learned in a high-drama courtroom competition. The team spent months preparing for the event, working together to present a criminal case before a real judge and jury. “Mock trial gives […]
Mindful Monday: Perfectionism and Self Compassion
Exercise: In this time of upheaval and change it is easy to be critical of ourselves and our ability to adapt. It’s a good time to consider how we respond to ourselves with compassion, or not. Enjoy and reflect on these insights and tips provided by therapist, Lisa Olivera. Reflection: How do I feel when […]
My Y Week raises over $34,000 for the 2023 Annual Campaign
EVERETT, Wash. March 13, 2023—The YMCA of Snohomish County wrapped up its first-ever My Y Week on Saturday, March 4, surpassing its $30,000 fundraising goal by bringing in over $34,000 in financial support. Throughout My Y Week, community sponsors donated $1 every time a member scanned-in from February 26 to March 4, 2023, boosting participation […]
