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 annual celebration, the Superior Court, Clerk’s Office and CASA Program will partner to make this a very special occasion for children and their new families,…
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 lunker big enough to win them a share of over $25,000 of cash and prizes. Included in the derby pool were 77 youth participants…
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 can’t afford it. That’s the message delivered to state lawmakers from a workgroup assigned to chart a course to increase insulin access and affordability. Hundreds…
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 include a new streamlined application process, an official discount pass card for families to carry and an expansion of the program to include more qualifying…
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 2020, she learned more about just how devastating the process can be, when one of her foster daughters accused Zarate and her then-husband of pushing…
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 up to be the system’s busiest summer in four years. Saturday, Sept. 2, is expected to be the peak travel day during the upcoming holiday…
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 that feeling of freedom can be created — to an extent — in Washington State park campgrounds. Washington State Parks notes, however, that campground loops…
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. The funding will create nearly 360 new child-care slots across the county, and five of six funded projects are located in extreme child care deserts,…
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 over 35 years of experience teaching these skills. I was the Crime Prevention Officer for the Lynnwood Police Department for 20 years, and am the…
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 this year. The new program returns a portion of sales tax paid each year and is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)…
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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 the month of December with a delicious breakfast, merry musical performances, fun craft activities for kids and a holiday craft fair featuring goods from over…
Have you been away from researching your family history or maybe just now have time to do this? Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) is here to help with this important and fun research. Free in- person as well as Zoom sessions are now being offered. There is a Monday morning workshop on Zoom, an evening Zoom…
South County Fire is hosting two free Kids Fire Camps on Aug. 18 with fun safety activities for the whole family: – Edmonds Fire Camp, 1-2 p.m., downtown fire station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. – Lynnwood Fire Camp, 6-7 p.m., Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W. (before Sandlot Cinemas in the Park). Kids can…
The Lynnwood Convention Center is hosting the 12th annual Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet this Saturday, July 30. The Mouse Meet, known as the best unofficial Disney fan event in the world, celebrates all things Disney. Disney guest speakers, Disneyana Vendors, themed photo opps, interactive games, themed food, Disney authors and much more will be offered…
Maverick Gaming, which owns several casinos throughout the region, will be giving out 4,200 summer packs June 28 for families and kids in need at its annual “School’s Out” event hosted at multiple locations throughout the state. Each string backpack will be filled with items including snacks, lightweight outdoor toys, treats, grocery gift cards and…
Sno-Isle Libraries is presenting an online webinar with author R.L. Stine on Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. It includes a moderated conversation with Stine, who is the bestselling author/creator of the Goosebumps and Fear Streethorror fiction series of books for kids and teens. Stine will also be giving a special reading during the one-hour…
Summer reading at Sno-Isle Libraries — an annual event for all children and teens — begins June 20 and continues through Sept. 11. After reading or being read to for 10 hours, each participant receives a free book provided through the generous support of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and Friends of the Library groups. The…
The Brier Library will present Family Storytime with Kaylee from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at the Brier Park Picnic Shelter, 2903 228th St. S.W. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers, you can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities together as a family to prepare for the wonder of reading. Attendees are welcome to wear masks. Registration is required…
Sound Transit is asking for public feedback on a proposed policy change to implement free fares for passengers age 18 and younger. The Sound Transit Board is expected in July to consider a proposal to make fares free for youth. The change would be implemented by Sept. 1, 2022, before the start of the school…
A family art workshop exploring the works of Pacific Northwest artist Howard Duell is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds. The workshop is being presented by Cascadia Team Ambassadors, a group of six high school students who volunteer at the Cascadia Art Museum. Howard Duell’s works, showcased…
The City of Mountlake Terrace Friday launched a public survey for folks to weigh in on the new playground coming to Matt Hirvela/Bicentennial Park. Everyone in the community is asked to review three options before the City Council approves a final design. The online survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PBPBD8 until May 30. The park’s…
There are few things that worry a parent more than their children’s health and safety. The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February, has left many caregivers feeling concerned and anxious about their options for safely feeding their infants, the USDA Food and Nutrition…
Girl Scouts of the Edmonds School District invite families to drop by their carnival on Sunday, April 24 at the Aderwood Boys and Girls Club, 19719 24th Ave. W., Lynnwood, from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature games, prizes, face painting and popcorn. Learn and see what Girl Scouts are all about; including information on the…
Entrance fees at national parks will be waived on April 16 to mark the beginning of National Park Week 2022, which runs from April 16-24. The National Park Service partners with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of the parks, for the annual celebration every April that encourages people “to explore amazing places, discover stories…
The Nile Shrine Center in Mountlake Terrace will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt that is free to the public on Saturday, April 16. The event opens at 12:30 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 1 p.m. Organizers note, “Come early to take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny.” The Nile Shrine Center…
