Cuts in federal school funding could impact local schools
NESPELEM—Today, more than 9,171 descendants of 12 aboriginal tribes of Indians are enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville. Local school districts, including Okanogan, Omak, Paschal Sherman Indian School (PSIS), Nespelem, Grand Coulee Dam, Inchelium, Keller, Republic, and Wilbur, rely heavily on federal funding from the United States Department of Education to support essential […]
Apply now to serve on Marysville Parks Board
MARYSVILLE—Want to help shape the future of Marysville parks? The city has an opening on the Parks, Culture and Recreation Advisory Board to complete a term ending in September 2026. The board meets at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered month. It advises the Parks, Culture and Recreation department and the City […]
Artist Mona T. Smiley-Fairbanks creates ‘Tidal Captain’ for the 2025 Edmonds Arts Festival Poster
EDMONDS—Edmonds is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest, with breathtaking views, sandy shores, and a lively waterfront. But what lies beyond the shimmering surf? Some might say the town’s most captivating beauty is hidden in the world below the waves. Underwater Edmonds is alive with movement and color — schools of fish dart and […]
PSE denied $215 million rate increase by state regulators
LACEY, Wash. – On Monday, March 17, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) denied a request by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) that would have raised rates for electric and natural gas customers by $109 million in 2025 and $106 million in 2026. These increases were in addition to a rate increase the Utilities and […]
Registration for Lynnwood Idol 2025 now open
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Arts Commission and Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation proudly present Lynnwood Idol, a solo singing competition open to students, living or attending school within the Edmonds School District boundaries. Singers will compete in one of two categories: grades K-5th or grades 6th-12th. Free to apply. Each winner will receive a $500 prize and […]
Call-to-Artist: Show your work at the 3rd annual Lynnwood Artists Show
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Arts Commission and Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation invite visual artists in Lynnwood to show their work at the city hall gallery. The 3rd annual “Lynnwood Artists” juried show is open to artists of all ages and levels. No entry fees. The exhibit will be juried by the Arts Commission. The Lynnwood Parks […]
Call for Artists: Lynnwood Community Justice Center Jail Murals
LYNNWOOD—City of Lynnwood is looking for up to 4 artists, or artist teams to create 4 sets of murals inside the jail in the new Community Justice Center (CJC). Selected artists/teams will design and paint the murals. We encourage artists with their own or a love one’s lived experience related to the justice system, to […]
City of Marysville opens draft of new Consolidated Plan for public review
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville has opened its draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for public review and comment. The draft plan includes 2025 recommendations for allocating federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for local projects and programs that serve low- to moderate-income Marysville residents. The city expects to receive $365,000 in federal funds in 2025 under […]
Governor’s Mansion tours offer rare glimpse of unique library collection
For National Library Month, April’s tours of the Governor’s Mansion will be devoted to revealing elements of the library’s collection, curated over the years by the 17 governors who’ve called the Mansion home. Members of the public can view the For National Library Month, April’s tours of the Governor’s Mansion are devoted to revealing elements […]
Jackson High School’s Future Leaders Academy recognized by the Washington Senate
OLYMPIA—Nearly 50 high school seniors from Henry M Jackson High School in South Everett traveled to the Washington State Capitol on Thursday, March 27, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Leaders Academy, a flagship program of the nonprofit Building Bridges Project, launched in partnership with the Everett School District and Jackson High […]
