Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announces departure from agency
SEATTLE, Wash., December 13, 2023—Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announced on Tuesday she will be leaving the agency to the East Coast to take care of family matters. Timm’s last day with Sound Transit will be January 12th. Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience […]
Lynnwood holds candlelight vigil for people of Acapulco, Mexico
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 12, 2023—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano- Crosby led a candlelight vigil in front of City Hall Thursday, November 16, for the people of Acapulco, Mexico, affected by Hurricane Otis on October 25. Acapulco is a coastal city within the Mexican state of Guerrero of which the city of Chilpancingo, Lynnwood’s […]
Mill Creek seeks High School applicants for scholarship
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 11, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to […]
Residents show their respect for those lost to substance abuse under first-ever Mourning Tree
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 11, 2023—Dozens of residents and community members gathered on a dark, cold, and rainy December 9 evening to show their respects to families who have lost loved ones to substance abuse. They met in front of the 44th Recovery House, located on 44th Avenue West in Lynnwood, where a Christmas Tree – […]
This Chanukah, let your inner oil burst into a flame of mitzvah
LYNNWOOD, Wash, December 11, 2023—Residents throughout Snohomish County attended Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday in celebration of Chanukah and in remembrance of the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas against Southern Israel. “It is important tonight to start with a thanks and an […]
Three South County Fire Commissioners Sworn In
EVERETT, Wash., December 8, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County […]
Emergency Proclamation issued for Snohomish County Flooding
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 7, 2023—Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in Snohomish County, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services, and private and public properties. In response, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023. “Many families, businesses, and communities have […]
Community gathers for World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary of remembrance
EVERETT, Wash., December 6, 2023—A couple dozen community members gathered at Lifelong Everett on World AIDS Day’s 35th anniversary, December 1, to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS while honoring the lives that have been, and continue to be, affected by the epidemic. The event featured refreshments, interactive activities, mingling, entertainment, personal stories about HIV, […]
The Secretary-General letter to the President of Security Council invoking Article 99 of the United Nations Charter
NEW YORK CITY, NY, December 6, 2023—In a rare more and the first time under his tenure, United Nations Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter urging the Security Council for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to avert a catastrophe in Gaza. “The parties to the conflict — and, indeed, the international community — […]
Washington public school enrollment climbs by nearly 2,000 students
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 6, 2023—Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that enrollment in the Washington public school system this fall has climbed by nearly 2,000 students when compared to fall of last school year. Approximately 1,092,977 students were enrolled at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. The largest increases over […]
