County seeks public input on Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan
EVERETT– The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is now seeking public comment on a draft plan to help people and businesses better adapt to wildfire risks. The first-ever Snohomish County Community Wildfire Protection Plan contains dozens of recommended strategies for improving forest health and enhancing wildfire preparedness. It represents nearly two years’ work by […]
Sounds of Summer concerts series returns to Marysville at Comeford Park
MARYSVILLE—Get ready for a summer of music, family fun, and community spirit! The beloved Sounds of Summer Concerts Series is back – and this year, it’s better than ever at a brand-new location that brings all yourfavorite summer activities together in one vibrant space. Join the excitement on Wednesdays this July and August for an […]
Edmonds College designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2030
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the 2030 academic year. Institutions that receive a CAE-CD designation have met the rigorous requirements set forth by the program’s sponsor, the National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA awards CAE-CD designations to institutions that commit to […]
Sno-Isle Libraries seeks new members for the Board of Trustees
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries seeks to fill two upcoming vacancies on the seven-member Board of Trustees, which governs the Library District for Snohomish and Island counties. Snohomish County residents interested in making an impact in community libraries are encouraged to apply by July 13. With five trustees appointed by the Snohomish County […]
Snohomish County Mourns and Celebrates a Community Trailblazer
EVERETT—Marilyn Jean Quincy, a revered figure in Snohomish County known for her tireless advocacy for Black American heritage and community equality, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Her funeral, held on June 26, 2025, at New Life Everett Church, drew a diverse crowd of mourners, including community leaders, activists, and […]
Western Washington University launches new Multilingual Education Program in Everett
EVERETT—The Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University is launching a new multilingual education program in Snohomish County to address the growing need for educators prepared to work with multilingual students. There are 140,000 multilingual English learners in Washington state, representing 13% of K-12 students. These students speak more than 230 languages, the most […]
Monumental Talks Foundation holds essay contest for high schoolers with generous cash rewards
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Monumental Talks Foundation is holding an essay contest for all Snohomish County high school students with the theme ‘Reflections on 9/11’. Submissions will be open from July 4 through September 5 with generous cash rewards for first, second, and third place winners. The competition is open to grades 9 through 12, and open […]
Washington denies federal request for personal data on recipients of food stamps
(WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD)—Washington state refused to comply with the federal government’s recent request for personal data on residents who receive or apply for food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, early last month, told states it wanted records of all applicants and recipients for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, since 2020. The records include names, […]
A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by Monday, June 30, PICC will close […]
‘Numbers expose the truth,’ challenger Scott Murphy blasts Everett Mayor on handling of homelessness
EVERETT—Scott Murphy, a former Everett City Councilmember challenging incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin in the 2025 mayoral race, has criticized her administration’s handling of homelessness, in an op-ed submitted to the Lynnwood Times, citing a significant increase in unsheltered individuals in Everett. According to the 2025 Snohomish County Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Everett’s unsheltered population has risen […]
