Community invited to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11
EVERETT, Wash., December 14, 2023—South County Fire is inviting the community to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11 located at 12310 Meridian Ave. S., Everett on Saturday, January 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free open house event focuses on health, safety and career activities that meet most scout badge requirements. Visitors […]
Antisemitism hits Everett on the third night of Hanukkah
EVERETT, Wash., December 13, 2023—A red-soaked effigy of an upper torso representing a fake body next to the words written in chalk, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free; cease fire now,” was discovered at the entrance of the Everett Municipal Building and reported to Everett Police on Saturday evening, the third […]
Parental Rights Bill one step closer to becoming state law
TUMWATER, Wash., December 13, 2023—Citizen’s action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on December 12, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2081, that if enacted into law, will establish Washington state’s first Parental Bill of Rights. According to the group, 423,399 signatures were turned into the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday. Upon the […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians makes $100,000 in holiday donations
Arlington, Wash., December 13, 2023—In an extraordinary show of generosity and community commitment, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians has made significant donations, each worth $100,000 to several local charities in the region. This action underlines the Tribe’s long-standing tradition of giving back to the community and reinforcing the bonds of unity, support, and mutual respect […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mukilteo to host Public Hearing on sign code impacting political and businesses signs
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 10, 2023—The Mukilteo City Council will be voting to approve both Community Support Grant recommendations and Co-Sponsorship Grant awards for 2024, the 2023 Budget amendments, and then will hold a Public Hearing on the City’s sign code at a Special Meeting 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 11. This meeting will be held both […]
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 […]
