Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]

Mission 22 offering Veterans science-based wellness programs

SISTERS, Ore., August 7, 2022 – Mission 22, an Oregon-based nonprofit, gets its name from the number of veterans who lose their lives every day by suicide. While this number comes from a report released by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs in 2013, somewhat intensified by the conflicts in the Middle East, its […]

Snohomish County Council votes to become a Purple Heart County

EVERETT, Wash., December 6, 2021 – On the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor, tonight at its 6 p.m. Administrative Session, the Snohomish County Council will vote to become a Purple Heart County. Snohomish County will be the third county in Washington state following Thurston and Lewis counties to officially be recognized as a […]