Lynnwood Mayor Hurst launches committee to counter ICE Activity
LYNNWOOD—At its Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, the Lynnwood City Council revised councilmember liaison assignments and approved an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Mayor George Hurst, inspired by a recent Cops and Clergy meeting, proposes forming a mayor’s committee of service providers—including LETI, Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, […]
Everett refugee advocacy nonprofit will “stay in the fight” in 2025
“A few people told me not to talk to the news,” Van Dinh-Kuno chuckled. “They said to watch out, because Trump’s people might see it and go after us! But I don’t care…it’s important to speak.” Dinh-Kuno is the Executive Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW), a nonprofit “multi-service organization” that provides a […]
More than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees now call Snohomish County home
Snohomish County, Wash., February 14, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that since October 2021, when the United States saw a significant influx of refugees from conflict zones, the County in partnership with local nonprofits have provided resettlement services and support to over 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. “For decades, Snohomish County has […]
Afghan Refugees’ Plight in Lynnwood
As refugees from Afghanistan arrive in Washington, the Lynnwood Times took the opportunity to speak with the Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, Van Dinh-Kuno, a beacon of hope and strength to so many on their journey to rebuilding their lives. For more than thirty years, Director Dinh-Kuno has led refugee services in […]
