Sky Zone will celebrate the grand opening of its newest park in Mountlake Terrace from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. The park is located at 24000 Van Ry Blvd.,…
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Survey finds nearly 40% of WA parents quit work or got fired after having kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it…
Fewer Washington kids are going to foster care despite steady stream of child neglect reports
The number of kids in Washington’s foster care system has dropped by nearly half since the Department of Children, Youth and Families was created in 2017, reflecting the agency’s push…
Washington falls short covering child care subsidy costs
Even with state subsidies, families in Washington still cannot afford child care and providers are struggling to pay their staff, according to a new report. Washington’s Department of Children, Youth…
Virtual event Aug. 13 to discuss how child care access impacts regional hiring
Economic Alliance Snohomish County and Snohomish STEM Network are presenting a virtual event, “Coffee Chat – From Barriers to Benefits: Aligning Childcare Policies with Workforce Needs,” on Tuesday, Aug. 13….
Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming
Less than half of Washington residents eligible for a tax credit aimed at low-income working families received it last year — the first year it was available. Still, the state…
How to have a ‘beach-friendly Fourth’
It’s hard to believe it’s nearly the Fourth of July! Many people love to celebrate Independence Day with a trip to the beach. Washington State Parks encourages everyone who celebrates…
Free weekday tickets at the Evergreen State Fair Food Drive event July 13
The Evergreen State Fair is hosting its annual Fair Food Drive and there are multiple ways to participate. According to a news release, the main drive-thru event is from noon-5…
Olivia and Liam are top baby names for fifth straight year
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones. Also for…
Discounted kids clothes at consignment sale in Lynnwood March 21-23
Popup sale organizers Just Between Friends is hosting a three-day consignment sale March 21-23, with kids clothes priced at 50-90% off retail prices, the organizers say. The event will be…
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Verdant Community Wellness Day: How to develop a balanced media diet for teens
This is the second of three parts summarizing Verdant Community Wellness Day presentations. You can read the first story, on addressing domestic violence among West African women, here. Social media…
Major upgrades coming to local early learning facilities, thanks to state grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced recently that four local early learning centers were awarded grants through the Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program and will soon see major upgrades. …
Parents invited to join informal Mountlake Terrace email group
Mountlake Parents group is an informal neighborhood group of parents organized through Google Groups. The creation of the email group is to help families of all ages and sizes connect…
Registration now open for spring 2024 parent leadership and advocacy course
Learn how to take action and make a difference in your community and in your child’s school by signing up for the Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy (IPLA) —…
National Adoption Day to be celebrated Nov. 17
On Friday, Nov. 17, Snohomish County Superior Court, in co-sponsorship with the County Clerk’s Office and CASA Program, will join others nationwide in participating in National Adoption Day. For this…
Edmonds Coho Derby lands big salmon catches and hundreds of happy anglers
The 2023 Edmonds Coho Salmon Derby was held Saturday, Sept. 9, with sunny skies and glassy smooth water on Puget Sound, where 911 hopeful anglers set out in search of…
A road map for lowering insulin costs in Washington
Washington should make insulin more widely available at cheaper prices and offer a free 30-day supply at least once a year for people who are short on the drug and…
More families can enjoy state parks with updated Foster Family Program and pass
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has implemented changes to its Foster Family Program to provide more families with the opportunity to camp and enjoy parks. The changes…
Washington foster parents say the state still hasn’t fixed overly punitive investigations
As a social worker with Child Protective Services and a foster parent for 11 years, Silvia Zarate was familiar with the sensitive nature of investigations into allegations of abuse. But in…
400,000 expected on state ferries for holiday weekend
Nearly 400,000 people are projected aboard Washington State Ferries Thursday, Aug. 31, through Tuesday, Sept. 5. The expected surge in customers for Labor Day travel will close out what’s adding…
Travel: Kids biking in campgrounds? Follow these tips from Washington State Parks
Gone are the days where packs of kids ride bikes down urban and suburban streets until dark, a treasured memory from many Boomer, Gen X and early Millennial childhoods. But…
Local organizations to benefit from federal pandemic recovery funds for child-care slots
Snohomish County announced Thursday it is awarding $7.6 million in pandemic recovery funding to six capital projects that will increase high-quality, affordable child care, including facilities in Edmonds and Lynnwood….
Tips for keeping kids safe
Following several recent child abduction attempts in Bothell, I was asked to give parents some guidance for talking to their children about safety. I am a child safety expert with…
Applications now being accepted for the Working Families Tax Credit
The Washington State Department of Revenue has begun accepting applications for the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). Up to 400,00 eligible Washington workers and their families may receive money back…
Reminder: Jingle Bell Breakfast and Craft Fair Dec. 3 at Lynnwood Convention Center
The Lynnwood Convention Center is ringing in the holiday spirit with its first annual Jingle Bell Breakfast and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 3. This festive event will kick off…