Volunteers of America Western Washington announces leadership transition
EVERETT — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced on Friday, June 26, that Chief Executive Officer Brian Smith will depart the organization effective July 10, 2026, to become Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies in Wyoming. Smith has dedicated the past 12 years to serving Western Washington communities through a variety […]
Exclusive Interview: Rick Larsen on Transportation, Workforce Development, Marine Conservation, Fentanyl Crisis, and Affordability in Washington’s Second District
EVERETT— Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) officially kicked off his campaign on Tuesday, June 16, at Bluewater Distilling on the Everett Waterfront, to retain his seat representing Washington’s Second Congressional District which encompasses portions of Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. But prior to the event, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down […]
Inaugural K-Fair connects Korean Community with Snohomish County employers
LYNNWOOD—Nearly 300 people attended the first K-Fair Job Fair on Saturday, May 2, at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that connected the Korean American community and other job seekers with employment opportunities in Snohomish County. “As the first ever job fair hosted by GSKA and the broader Korean community, not only equity achieved for both employers […]
EvCC Foundation raises $110,000 to support Scholarships and College Programs
EVERETT—Everett Community College (EvCC) raised $110,000 at its annual “Looking to the Future” Foundation Benefit Breakfast on April 15, rallying over 250 community members in support of student scholarships, emergency funding and college programs. Held at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center on campus, the event featured keynote speaker Ray Haug, whose educational journey began […]
Get you Tickets: EASC Annual Meeting, Economic Forecast, and Snohomish County Awards, April 14
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the EASC Annual Meeting & Snohomish County Awards will take place on April 14, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino. The event highlights EASC’s accomplishments over the past year, showcasing initiatives that support startups, connect businesses to government contracting opportunities, strengthen workforce development, and foster […]
ECHO Tour Returns to Everett Community College
EVERETT — Snohomish STEM Network announces the return of ECHO Tour℠ to Everett Community College on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, connecting high school students with real-world healthcare career pathways. More than 200 students from 10 Snohomish County high schools are expected to participate. Students will engage directly with healthcare professionals and […]
Edmonds College Leads Snohomish County Education Innovation with Robotics, AI, and Free Training Programs
In 2025, Snohomish County schools and colleges navigated a dynamic year of expansion, adaptation, and advocacy. The following are the highlights of our education coverage in 2025. VIPs tour Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO Tour at Edmonds College On December 16, 2025, approximately 120 high school students from Edmonds Woodway, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Meadowdale High […]
Washington secures $181 million in federal funds for rural health
BALTIMORE—Washington state has secured $181.3 million in federal funding for 2026 as part of a sweeping $50 billion initiative to bolster rural health care nationwide, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Monday, December 29. The award marks the first installment for Washington under the Rural Health Transformation Program, which will distribute $10 billion […]
2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
