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AANHPI Community Corner: Commentary: Building a Living Archive of Freedom and Peace

Won Jun Kim

In every community, there are stories that risk being forgotten. For many Korean Americans, history is not something distant. It lives in the memories of those who experienced war, division, migration, and rebuilding. These are not just personal stories—they are part of a shared human experience that connects generations and communities. As a Korean American […]

Lake Stevens School District breaks ground on brand new elementary school

Lake Stevens School

LAKE STEVENS—The Lake Stevens School District officially broke ground on its upcoming new elementary school on Monday, March 30, major project aimed at easing overcrowding and accommodating the area’s rapid population growth. “It’s great to be here today, to break ground on elementary school number 8. This is nothing that anyone has done by themselves. […]

Julie Moore accepts top County Executive position

Julie Moore

EVERETT—Former Lynnwood Assistant City Administrator Julie Moore announced April 3 that she has accepted a role as Chief of Staff to Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. She resigned from her position with the City of Lynnwood in January. “I’m honored to support the Executive’s office in advancing key priorities—from delivering essential services to driving thoughtful […]

Public feedback sought in mitigating Sound Transit $34.5 billion shortfall

sound transit

SEATTLE—Sound Transit faces rapidly escalating costs in nearly every area of its work, and as part of its Enterprise Initiative to develop a comprehensive process to address this long-term financial challenge, the agency wants to public feedback to evaluate different approaches to updating the ST3 System Plan with a 5-minute survey. The agency currently estimates […]

Over 1,000 Students Attend EvCC’s 2026 Student Career Conference

Student Career Conference

EVERETT— More than 1,000 middle and high school students learned about college and career options at Everett Community College’s 21st annual Student Career Conference on March 26. More than 350 adults made the event a success. More than 70 professionals shared about their college and career experiences, 49 EvCC students moderated panel discussions, dozens of […]

EASC Coffee Chat on County’s new Climate Resiliency Plan draft to commence on April 7

Climate Resiliency

EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host an upcoming Coffee Chats session titled, Preparing for What’s Next — Snohomish County’s Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan, offering regional leaders, employers and community partners an opportunity to learn about Snohomish County’s draft climate resiliency strategy and its role in regional planning efforts. Snohomish County has developed […]

South County Fire Neighborhood Night Open House at Lake Serene Station

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South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station, meet firefighters and learn about water safety. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal to receive first aid during a teddy bear clinic. Community […]

Snohomish PUD Honored with National Award for Excellence in Safety

Snohomish County PUD

EVERETT—Snohomish County PUD has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. Earning the Diamond designation for the second year in a row, the PUD has a proactive, people-centered safety culture focused on continuous improvement. The PUD is proud of its strong safety program, which includes formal […]

Youth artists invited to design a bookmark celebrating 250 years of America, deadline is April 6

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Endowment for the Arts has extended the deadline for its national Bookmark Design Challenge, giving K-8 students until Monday, April 6, to submit original hand-drawn bookmarks celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The original deadline was March 31. The contest, launched in partnership with the Office of Second Lady Usha Vance, invites students nationwide […]

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