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 […]
Rep. Larsen hosts telephone town hall to address veteran’s needs
EVERETT, Wash., November 9, 2021 – Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a live telephone town hall on Thursday, November 4, discussing the issues facing more than 520,000 military veterans and their families who call Washington home. Joined by Michael Tadych, Director of VA Puget Sound, and Stephen Strope, Veteran Service Center Manager for the VA […]
Lynnwood hosts virtual Veterans Day ceremony
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood hosted a virtual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, honoring and thanking all who served in the United States Armed Forces. While the ceremony did not have the usual gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic, the city still wanted to do something special for […]
Food drive held in Lynnwood to support vulnerable veterans
By Erin Freeman | Press Release To support vulnerable veterans through the existing pandemic, the Hero’s Café and Lynnwood Senior Center held a community donation drive at the Senior Center. Military veterans and non-veteran volunteers worked tirelessly on Saturday, October 17, transferring donated supplies out of community member vehicles supporting the event, then sorting the […]
Lynnwood Senior Center Drive-thru donation event
Hero’s Café and Lynnwood Senior Center are sponsoring a community donation drive to benefit Veterans. Please bring non-perishable food, personal care items, and gift cards to drop off at the Lynnwood Senior Center. Where: 19000 44th Ave W, LynnwoodWhen: 10am-2pm, Saturday, October 17 These items are especially appreciated: Non-Perishable Food: Peanut & nut butters, jelly […]
Lynnwood veterans continue to have access to resources and support
Lynnwood veterans continue to have access to resources and supportBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The city of Lynnwood does not have a specific veterans assistance service but acts as a resource to connect the veterans’ population to a directory of programs and services. “What the city offers is a connection to different veteran agencies,” […]
Larsen to Host Six Veterans Forums in October
Office of Congressman Rick Larsen | Last Updated September 30, 2019 Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums – including Lynnwood – in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5. Tuesday, October 1 Larsen will host a Veterans Forum in […]
