ORR discusses its $20 million investment in access to childcare
SNOHOMISH Co., Wash., January 23, 2023—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County met with representatives for the Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) on January 17 to discuss the allocation of $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that will increase access to affordable childcare in Snohomish County. Snohomish County Executive Somers and the county […]
EMS tax increase of 85% expected to dominate upcoming meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 22, 2022—Mukilteo City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss a proposed EMS tax increase, parking fine increases, and digital permits. The Mukilteo City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or the City’s Facebook page. The City will be honoring former Councilmember and longtime […]
Lynnwood’s Mayor issues challenge to local students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 22, 2023—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell has issued a Mayor’s Challenge that encourages local students to explore and propose solutions to authentic issues in our community by using STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students in grades 4-12 in the Edmonds School District will have the opportunity to work alongside City engineers, […]
UPDATE: New information released in Lake Stevens shooting
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 19, 2023—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (START) released new details in its ongoing investigation on the shooting involving a Lake Stevens officer and an alleged carjacking suspect that occurred on January 13, 2023, in the 9600 Block of 20th Street SE in Lake Stevens. At around 11:30 a.m. Friday, […]
Snohomish County Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 18, 2023—The Snohomish County Council unanimously approves resolution 2023-0072 adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism today, January 18, at its General Legislative Session. John Michael Graves, with StandWithUs, an international educational organization, spoke in favor of the resolution, sharing a time when he walked to his favorite […]
Martin Luther King Jr. commemorated in Everett and Lynnwood
EVERETT, Wash., Janaury 17, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual Greater Everett Area Community Celebration march commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King’ Jr.’s life, legacy, and work returned Friday, January 13, after a three-year break. “It’s absolutely humbling to have the turnout, especially with the weather. We can joke all we want but the reality […]
Man fatally struck by semi after crashing and leaving his vehicle on 405
BOTHELL, Wash., January 17, 2023—A man was struck and killed by a semi-truck after leaving his vehicle, which he crashed into a southbound 405 barrier Tuesday. The collision took place around 4:00 a.m., the Washington State Patrol said, after the 41-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, collided with a barrier just north of SR […]
Meadowdale winter play is a reminder that the arts should never be overlooked
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 16, 2023—Although still in high school, the talent of the cast of Meadowdale Drama’s adaptation, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, are beyond their years. To properly execute the multiple layers and complexity of a play like this requires a talented and intuitive cast paired with an intelligent and […]
Family thankful to Brier police for recovering stolen trailer
BRIER, Wash. January 14, 2023—Anthony Bolante, a local photojournalist, lives on a quiet, relatively safe, street in North Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood. As captain for the neighborhood block watch he knows his neighbors well. With security cameras installed in many homes and living at the end of a cul-de-sac provides a feeling of safety for […]
A Kamiak Knight’s Tale: 2022 Year in Review — Campus Life
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 13, 2023—In many ways, 2022 has been a memorable year for Kamiak High School. In our last segment of a four-part mini-series highlighting the biggest moments of Kamiak over the past twelve months, enjoy a trip down memory lane with highlighting Campus Life. The passing of Mike Gallagher Last year, we tragically lost Mike Gallagher, […]
