Mindful Monday: Tried-and-True Tips for Mindful Walking
February is a breakout time of year. The chilled weather with increased sun and light can encourage us to make our way outside. Jaunts around the block to wake up from our winter idle can be invigorating. Mindful breathes of cool air can support our mental health too! I’ve guided countless walks with small groups […]
Arlington seeking community input for 211th Place Corridor improvements
ARLINGTON, Wash., February 12, 2023—The City of Arlington was recently awarded a grant to make improvements along the 211th Place Corridor. As the design phase of the project begins, the city is asking the community’s input on what should be included in the design of the corridor. This project will include a 12-foot-wide multiuse trail […]
Arlington installs new outdoor maps for better visitor experience
ARLINGTON, Wash., February 12, 2023—New outdoor wayfinding (artsy) maps were recently added to four locations on Centennial Trail in Arlington. The maps were installed Arlington Public Works at the Edgecomb neighborhood, 204th Street, the Visitor Center at Legion Park, and near Haller neighborhood. The maps replace kiosks and are provided for the best visitor experience, […]
US launches unarmed Minuteman III ICBM demonstrating nuclear readiness
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., February 11, 2023—The United States Space Force confirmed Friday the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as a demonstration that “the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure our allies.” Thursday’s launch of the Minuteman III […]
Public input sought on propose use of HOME-ARP Funds
EVERETT, Wash., February 11, 2023—The Snohomish County Consortium is a partnership between Snohomish County and the cities and towns in the county for the receipt of federal entitlement funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law […]
Police dogs may soon to be trained to detect fentanyl
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 10, 2023—The war against the use of illegal fentanyl will get some extra help in the future from drug sniffing police dogs trained to detect the substance. Currently, no local law enforcement dogs are trained nor certified through the state of Washington’s Criminal Justice Training Commission to find fentanyl. That’s the intent […]
YMCA of Snohomish County Celebrates Lifeguard Academy Graduates
EVERETT, Wash., February 10, 2023—The first graduating class of the YMCA of Snohomish County’s Lifeguard Academy celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday, February 4 at the Everett Family YMCA. Seven students completed the comprehensive youth development program equipped with critical skills they can add to their resumes. “We’re incredibly proud of our graduates,” said Thomas Wunderlich, […]
Marysville opens tourism grant fund; apply by Feb. 27
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 10, 2023—Non-profit groups proposing events or projects that promote tourism in Marysville are invited to apply for the city’s Tourism Grant Program. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 27. The program aims to increase tourism and encourage overnight visitor stays in Marysville through tourism-related events and projects. Examples of eligible […]
Nintendo Direct showcased a plethora of trailers for upcoming releases
February 10, 2023—Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct livestream this year on Wednesday, releasing a plethora of trailers for upcoming releases. In typical fashion, the largest announcements occurred at the beginning and the end. The broadcast ended with a trailer for the highly anticipated new Zelda game — “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the […]
Feb 11 talk, free, Washington Humanities speaker 10-noon
AAUW Edmonds Sno-King is sponsoring a Washington Humanities program: The Ancient Art of Madhubani Painting by Deepti Agrawal. The talk and demonstration will be given in Edmonds College Snohomish Hall, Room 338, February 11, 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome and the talk is free. For generations, women of a small region in […]
