Snohomish County Public Works Receives $1.1 million in grants for safety improvements
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works has received two grants totaling more than $1.1 million that will fund safety improvements at a south Everett intersection and a study for overcrossing plans at Interstate 5 (I-5) and the Interurban Trail. Public Works’ County Road Safety Program will receive a $914,000 grant to construct a quick-build (or modular) roundabout […]
Lynnwood City Council continues its discussion on recodifying animal control laws
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council continued its discussion on recodifying portions of the Lynnwood Municipal Code (LMC) related to animal control and dangerous animals at its Work Session Monday, December 1, but no action was taken just yet. The city of Lynnwood had requests – from both members of the council and members of the community […]
Be in the Know About Snow! Tools and Tips for Winter Weather Preparedness
EVERETT – Snohomish County Public Works is prepared with the right people, equipment, and materials to handle winter weather on unincorporated roads across Snohomish County. As road maintenance crews prepare for the cold, residents can do the same by refamiliarizing themselves with useful tools and reminders to reference during snow and ice events. Snohomish County […]
Rustic Cork Wine Bar opens at Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row
EVERETT—Lake Stevens-based Rustic Cork Wine Bar expanded to the Port of Everett’s Fisherman’s Harbor Tuesday, December 2 – the next addition to the Port’s ever expanding Restaurant Row. “The Port is thrilled to have Rustic Cork as one of our new tenants,” said Lisa Lefeber, Port of Everett CEO. “They have a great brand, excellent […]
DOJ sues Washington state for failure to provide voter rolls
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today it has filed federal lawsuits against six states — Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington — for failure to produce their statewide voter registration lists (VRL) upon request. Steve Hobbs was named and sued in the suit in his official capacity as Secretary […]
Artist d’Elaine Herard Johnson will hold final exhibit at Graphite Arts Center this Friday
EDMONDS – After an illustrious career spanning eight decades, 93-year-old artist d’Elaine Herard Johnson is hosting her final exhibition at Graphite Arts Center from Dec. 5 through Jan. 3. The show, which is co-sponsored by Graphite Arts Center and Edmonds College, will feature 22 pieces inspired by goddesses. The exhibition will be open to the […]
Snohomish County celebrates National Adoption Day
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court, in partnership with the County Clerk’s Office and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program held a celebration on Friday, November 21, recognizing National Adoption Day. National Adoption Day is a collective, grassroots effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in […]
Seattle pushes Olympia for funding on housing, public safety and immigrant aid
[The Center Square]—Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration escalates federal immigration enforcement nationwide. The Seattle Office of Intergovernmental Relations briefed the city council on a proposed state legislative agenda for next year’s session during a council briefing on Monday. Priorities ranged from public […]
Snohomish County honored survivors and restored its vandalized memorial, as the promise of an HIV cure grows stronger than ever
EVERETT—Community members, health officials, and elected officials gathered for a World AIDS Day event in Snohomish County on Monday, December 1, to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS and support those impacted by the virus. The commemoration was co-sponsored by Everett Pride, LifeLong, the AIDS Project Snohomish County, and Snohomish County’s Executive’s Office and Health Department. […]
Heroes and Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament tips off for a good cause
MARYSVILLE—Cheer on your first responders and help raise donations for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots at the Heroes & Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE. Everyone who brings a new unwrapped toy will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes. Tickets for the […]
