Life sentences and capital punishment now law of the land in Uganda for LGBTQ activity

KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 8, 2023—Uganda now has one of the world’s toughest laws against the LGBTQ community after the passing, last month, of legislation that would sentence those convicted of homosexuality to life in prison, or even death. The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2023, and tightens […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet

MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
Marysville Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday through June 18

MARYSVILLE, Wash., June 6, 2023—The Marysville Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 18 — a week-long, family-oriented celebration that includes a market, carnival, and parade. A Marysville tradition since 1932, the Strawberry Festival has been bringing communities from all over the county together for 91 years and counting. The Marysville Strawberry […]
Robbery suspect arrested by Mukilteo Police

MUKILTEO, Wash., June 8, 2023—Near the 12300 Block of Harbour Pointe Blvd at approximately 11 a.m., Mukilteo Officers and Detectives arrested a suspect for Robbery in the First Degree. The arrest was part of a multiple weeks-long violent crimes investigation by Detectives. The initial incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public. […]
Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project wins awards

EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023 – The Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project was recently awarded both the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s “Innovation in Conservation Award” and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)’s “Vision 2050 Award” for the extensive restoration project. This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county

OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Asian Service Center grateful for the outpouring of support

EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023—For two hours on the morning of June 3, hundreds attended the inaugural ceremony of the Asian Service Center (ASC) at Edmonds Waterfront Center to officially introduce the organization to the community. “The turnout was great,” Crystal Xiao, ASC’s Executive Development Officer told the Lynnwood Times. “We loved seeing all of […]
Senator John McCoy of Tulalip passes away at 79 years old

TULALIP, Wash., June 6, 2023—It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Washington State Senator John McCoy (D-Tulalip). He was 79 years old. On April 17,2020, Sen. McCoy retired from the Washington State Legislature, after submitting a resignation letter to Gov. Jay Inslee a few days earlier. McCoy leaves behind a […]
Larsen sees firsthand the strength of partnerships in preventing student hunger

EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen met with Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner and two community partners—Nourishing Network and Edmonds Hub—on June 2, to understand the district’s unique budget challenges and to learn how the community comes together to provide nutritious meals to students and families to prevent hunger. Also, during his visit, […]
Mukilteo School District to serve FREE summer meals for children

Mukilteo School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children where meals will be available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the following open locations: Location Dates Meal times Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center 9001 Airport Road Everett, WA 98204 […]