Sound Transit Board meeting on Feb. 23 extended from noon to 5 p.m.
SEATTLE, Wash., February 19, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene its regular Board meeting on Feb. 23rd from noon. to 5 p.m. to allow more time to hear public comment on agenda items. Last month’s agenda listed the meeting time as 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., but the meeting time is now confirmed […]
Expected lane closures Monday for Lynnwood Transit Center construction
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 18, 2023—Lynnwood residents, commuters, and businesses are advised to expect lane closures beginning Monday, February 20, 2023, on sections of 200 St SW for 8 to 12 weeks for Phase One construction on the Transit and Traffic Circulation Improvements Project. Because traffic is expected to increase in the area with the upcoming […]
President Jimmy Carter to spend final days at home
ATLANTA, Ga., February 18, 2023—The Carter Center announced today that the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 98, is to receive hospice care at his home instead of additional medical intervention. “After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his […]
Lynnwood church in full-force at Sound Transit forum as West Alderwood route threatens century-old building
EVERETT, Wash., February 18, 2023—Hundreds of churchgoers packed into Cascade High School on February 15 to voice concerns on Sound Transit’s West Alderwood section proposal extending light rail directly in the path of their church—jeopardizing the century-old institution. Since 1920, Alderwood Community Church, located at 3403 Alderwood Mall Boulevard in Lynnwood, has offered its community […]
VOAWW awarded $3 million grant for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 16, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen joined by the executive team of Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) along with Edmonds School District Family Resource Advocates, the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee, and community members gathered at Lutheran Trinity Church to celebrate a $3 million grant secured for the much-anticipated Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on […]
Public drug use in Lynnwood now a misdemeanor
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 16, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council passed two of the ordinances requested by the police department during their business meeting on Monday, February 13th. Both of the ordinances passed with six votes in favor and Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. The first of these measures makes the use of dangerous drugs in public a […]
Millenia Ministries, ending homelessness one woman, and one child, at a time
EVERETT, Wash., February 16, 2023—Nineteen years ago, Leilani Miller, Founder and Executive Director at Millenia Ministries, followed a “Voice from God” that said Snohomish County, Washington, needed her services. At the time, she was helping homeless pregnant women find housing in California. On a whim, she packed up her life and left her sunny, hometown […]
Using the arts to “restore” hope and provide a voice
SEATTLE, Wash., February 16, 2023—Art is something that has always resonated with Debra Kendrick, Founder of Restoration of the Arts, a value-based nonprofit focused on youth through art-based programs. When Kendrick entered middle school at Rainier Temple, she began to cultivate her love for the performing arts by enrolling in her school’s theater program. During […]
Snohomish County jail’s IN2WORK program holds second graduation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 16, 2023—The Snohomish County Jail’s IN2WORK program held its second graduation ceremony on January 27 to congratulate the second class of inmate students on passing their exam and becoming certified. In 2022, the Snohomish County Jail started a new program, IN2WORK, focused on reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for a successful […]
Marysville schools levy lead widens in second day of returns
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 15, 2023—Results from the February special election are making it look like third time’s a charm for the Marysville schools replacement levy. With second day ballot returns of 11,977 votes counted at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 54.83%, or 6,567 voting “yes” for the levy against 44.17% or 5,410 no votes (45.17%). […]
