Journalist Tim Pool locked out of Twitter for criticizing groomers
Social media platform Twitter suspends journalist, political commentator and YouTuber Tim Pool for criticizing a picture showing adults showing sexual content to children. Twitter suspended his account because, according to Pool, he stated in the tweet that the adults in the picture were “grooming” the kids. Pool has over one million subscribers on YouTube and […]
Applicants Sought for Affordable Housing Projects in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 25, 2022 – Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications: to create affordable rental housing; expand homeownership development; and pursue new shelter projects. An estimated $1.6 million in federal funds under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is anticipated to be available for the […]
Snohomish County Schools: How the pandemic affected student achievement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, July 25, 2022 – The first round of test scores since the pandemic is in for Snohomish County schools. Almost entirely across the board, fewer students met standards for English, Math, and Science, indicating how the last two years have affected public education. However, this decrease in the number of students that met […]
Mindful Mondays: Take a self-compassion break
H/T to Dr. Kristin Neff, PhD This practice can be used any time of day or night and will help you remember to evoke the three aspects of self-compassion when you need it most. You may think of a situation in your life that is difficult, that is causing you stress. Call the situation to mind, […]
National Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Watch for this week
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 24, 2022 – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch starting 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 until 10 p.m. Thursday, July 29 for Snohomish County. Daily temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 58°F to 84°F. Upcoming Weather Forecast (July 24 to July 30) for Snohomish County Sunday (July 24): Mostly clear, with […]
Lynnwood launches Bingo Getaway Giveaway to bolster tourism
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department launched its first ever Bingo Giveaway this summer as part of its digital content strategy to increase awareness of Lynnwood, local businesses, attractions, and events. Those interested in participating can download a digital bingo card consisting of nine Lynnwood-based experiences which include the following: Explore at […]
Two Marysville residents arrested in early morning drug raid
Seattle, Wash., July 22, 2022 – Two residents of Marysville were arrested yesterday in an early morning raid following an investigation into parts shipped from China that could be used to make counterfeit oxycodone and fentanyl pills, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Jose Eduardo Garnica and Lauren Malina Wilson, appeared in U.S. District Court today […]
DelBene legislation to address baby formula shortage heads to Biden’s desk for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 21, 2022 – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Formula Act (H.R. 8351) by unanimous consent. Led by DelBene, this bill would help alleviate the infant formula shortage by removing trade tariffs on safe formula from trusted foreign suppliers: “The baby formula crisis […]
Murders in Washington at all-time-high as available officers at record lows
LACEY, Wash., July 20, 2022 – Violent crime in Washington State increased 12.3% in 2021, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), while the number of commissioned officers able to respond decreased 4.4% (a 495 net loss statewide). Washington State retains its ranking as the lowest […]
Edmonds PD K-9 Cop missing from Lake Stevens home
UPDATE [3 pm July 20, 2022]: K-9 Ace has been safely located. He was located about 1/2 a mile from his home. Thank you to the nearby neighbor who saw him and called it in. EDMONDS, Wash., July 20, 2022 — Edmonds PD‘s K-9 Ace is missing from unincorporated Lake Stevens. He escaped overnight from […]
