US State Department issues “Do Not Travel Advisory” to Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 14, 2023—The U.S. State Department on Monday issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for U.S. citizens to leave Russia immediately “due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces.” The Advisory warns of the risk of wrongful detention by Russian government security officials […]
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 […]
Marysville man travels to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 30, 2022 – Marysville man Suavek Lobrow, 62, watched the war in Ukraine unfold from his TV on the other side of the world. But after three weeks of witnessing the suffering of his fellow human beings, Lobrow felt compelled to take action. On Tuesday, March 8, Lobrow told his employer at […]
