Snohomish County’s VOTF – real life crime fighters
MARYSVILLE, Wash., September 20, 2021 – The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), an A-team cast of officers from across Snohomish County, arrested a 48-year-old male outside his Seattle residence for the 2004 murder of 31-year old Hoang V. Nguyen, Thursday, September 9. On the morning of October 23, 2004, Everett police officers responded […]
Cultivating an attitude of trust
When we practice Mindfulness, we can intentionally cultivate one of seven foundational attitudes. This month we’ll explore Trust. A good place to start when cultivating a greater sense of trust within yourself is to begin with your own body. Interoception and proprioception involve our ability to sense what’s going on in our body and where it […]
Outdoor burning ban lifted for unincorporated Snohomish County
EVERETT, Snohomish County—Due to recent rains and anticipated cooler weather conditions, effective Saturday September 18, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., the burn ban was lifted for all of the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County by order of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, Michael McCrary. This means that those individuals who have a current residential burn permit […]
Child Passenger Safety Week: Free class on car seats
EVERETT, Wash., September 19, 2021 — South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County encourage parents and caregivers to check their child’s car seat or booster to make sure their little one is riding safely during Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 19-25. The week is dedicated to educating parents and caregivers about the importance of […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 19, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, September 20 regular WORKSESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Briefing: Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program (1 of 1) – 20 minutes (Corbitt Loch, Strategic Planner): Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Flyer 4.pdf Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Description 090721.pdf Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship DEI Plan.pdf Briefing: […]
Members of the LDS Church not likely to be granted vaccine exemption in Washington State
The rise of vaccine mandates has many seeking religious exemptions. For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) or Mormons, as they’re sometimes called, those exemptions will not be granted by church leaders. Top LDS officials released a statement last month urging members to vaccinate and wear masks. The admonition is […]
DOJ issues lawsuit against Texas for abortion law
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over its newest abortion law. The law, TX SB8, became effective on September 1, 2021, and is noteworthy for two reasons. First, as it prohibits women from having an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected—anytime after six weeks—it is the most restrictive abortion law in the US. […]
Mukilteo considers budget options for 2022 Preliminary Budget
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 17, 2021 – As the city of Mukilteo approaches the November 15 deadline for their 2022 Preliminary Budget, council met September 13 at a Special Meeting to review Expenditure considerations, Revenue considerations, and other budget ideas. The 2022 Preliminary Budget has the city of Mukilteo receiving $35,504,156 in total revenue and expending […]
Parents talk COVID at Edmonds School Board meeting
EDMONDS, Wash. – On September 14, the first Edmonds school board meeting of the 2021-2022 school year took place over Zoom amidst rising COVID cases in the county. The meeting predominantly focused on the district’s commitment to safe reopening measures. Meetings will continue to take place over Zoom for the duration of the year. The […]
The Passing of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Eric Lucas
EVERETT, Wash., September 15, 2021 — Below is a statement from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on the passing of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Eric Lucas. It was with great sadness I learned of Superior Court Judge Eric Lucas’ passing over the weekend. Judge Lucas was not just an excellent judge, he was an […]
