The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Snohomish County CASA announces Champion for Children awardee
Snohomish County, Wash., March 7, 2023 – The Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) trains and supports volunteers to give a voice to children in the court system. The goal at CASA is to bring hope to children who have been abused or neglected. Renee Robinson is a volunteer advocate who […]
Simon Bai appointed to fill Mukilteo School Board vacancy
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Today, the Mukilteo School District Board unanimously approves Mukilteo DEI Vice Chair and SVP and Chief Financial Officer of UniBank, Simon Bai, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Director Michael Simmons. “I’m very honored to be selected to the Mukilteo School Board,” Bai told the Lynnwood Times. “I […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gives State of the City Address
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gave his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22 at the Rosehill Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Marine’s 17-minute address, the second of his record third term, covered 10 subjects ranging from community engagement, crime statistics, completed and upcoming projects to the 2023 […]
Snohomish County Conservation Futures Board seeking applicants
Snohomish County, Wash., March 6, 2023—Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) has one vacancy and is seeking applicants. The open position is an at-large position and generally represents habitat priorities for consideration during board deliberations. The board makes recommendations to the Snohomish County Council related to distribution of the Conservation Futures Fund, as […]
Emerald City Comic Con returns for its 20th year at Seattle’s brand-new Summit Building
SEATTLE, Wash., March 6, 2023—Emerald City Comic Con, the region’s largest celebration of geek and pop culture, returned last weekend for its 20th year in a brand-new building—Seattle Convention Center’s recently completed Summit Building expansion. The Summit Building nearly doubles the size of the Seattle Convention Center adding 140,700 square feet of naturally lit lobby […]
Cascade Warbirds meeting to feature Fighting Eagles vs MiGs
Cascade Warbirds third regular meeting of 2023 will be March 11 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The program will feature a presentation by Stan “Sundance” Kasprzyk entitled “Fighting Eagles vs. MiGs”. Sundance is a graduate of the USAF Academy, flew the F-15 Eagle during his Air Force career, and went on to serve […]
Mindful Monday: Mindful Anticipation
I reset often in the month of March. Just when I think Spring is going to burst wide open, snow falls instead. Holding the tension of mindfulness of the moment while anticipating with glee the promise of warm sun and crocuses, is a wild wonder to grasp. Then I look around. I notice the monk […]
Riaz Khan announces Mukilteo City Council reelection bid
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 3, 2023—Riaz Khan, a Boeing engineer and well-known Mukilteo activist, announced his reelection for Mukilteo City Council. “I love Mukilteo”, says Khan, adding “I want to make our city an even better place to live. I look forward to discussing issues with neighbors and earning even more support as the campaign moves […]
