Public Safety Town Hall with Snohomish County Leaders
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, May 18, 2022 – Join Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney with Councilmembers Sam Low and Councilmember Nate Nehring as they host a Public Safety Town Hall from 6:00-8:00 PM on June 8th, 2022, at the Marysville Opera House. This Town Hall event is intended to start a dialogue with the community about […]
Ending Domestic Extremism event May 19
The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission invites the community to a conversation about ending domestic extremism with a panel of local experts and community leaders. The event is in observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. When: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19. Virtual “doors” open at 5:30 p.m. Zoom […]
Edmonds Heights’ real-life “Ms. Frizzle” inspires students
EDMONDS, Wash., May 17, 2022 – In many ways, Erin Zackey, K-12 Math and Science Teacher at Edmonds Heights, is Snohomish County’s very own Ms. Frizzle. She looks the part: Thin, red-haired, infectious laugh, and dresses in costumes that fit the day’s lesson plan. She would even have a pet chameleon named Liz if the […]
Recovery and Resilience helps businesses and communities bounce back from pandemic
EVERETT, Wash., May 17, 2022 – In the summer of 2021, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilmembers established the Office of Recovery and Resilience (ORR). The office’s mission is to guide the County in its efforts to recover from the pandemic and is funded to be operational through 2023. One of ORR’s primary […]
Practice the 3 M’s to make your walk more mindful
The Spring is starting to lift us finally off our couches and into the great outdoors! Just walking to take in some fresh air can be beneficial to both body and spirit. These walks are great opportunities to practice mindfulness in very practical ways that support our mental health too. I’ve guided countless walks with […]
Arlington’s Holman Recovery Center is open and accepting patients
ARLINGTON, Wash., May 16, 2022 – Holman Recovery Center treats people with substance abuse disorders in a non-judgmental, loving, and compassionate setting so it is only appropriate that it opened on Valentine’s Day 2022, a day globally recognized as a celebration of love and compassion. Now, inching towards 90-days of operation, Executive Director Edmond Smith […]
Warning signs of grooming: How to protect your child from sexual abuse
LYNNWOOD, Wash. May 16, 2022 – Child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. In Snohomish County alone there are over 1,000 open investigations in child abuse, according to a 2020 Partners of Our Children report. However, despite those open investigations, Detective Jacqueline Arnett with the Lynnwood Police Department says that over 90% of child sexual […]
Free Mental Wellness Event for Teens on May 21
Mukilteo, Wash., May 16, 2022 – Leadership Launch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing student leaders and strengthening communities, is hosting Emotion Commotion on May 21, 2022, from 12:00pm to 4:00 p.m. at the Henry M. Jackson Conference Center in Everett Community College. The student-organized event will feature keynote speakers and workshops focused on the […]
May 16: Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 16, 2022 – For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on May 16, the Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Public Hearing A public hearing regarding changes to Surface Water Management, shall be amended to the Mukilteo Municipal Code. Surface Water Utility Annual Update […]
When can Snohomies see tonight’s rare blood moon lunar eclipse
Billions of people in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America will witness a very rare blood moon lunar eclipse tonight. The best time to witness tonight’s total eclipse is 9:11 p.m. PST (peak time) and will last until 9:53 p.m. PST. The partial eclipse will end at 10:55 p.m. PST. The next and last […]
