Posts Tagged as: Snohomish County News, Events and Activities

In 3 days, on July 5, 2009, the Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are set to hike Mt. Rainier for the United Way’s “Climb for the Community”. Led by mountaineering expert Ed Viesturs and a group that includes:
- Tod Leiweke: Seahawks CEO 2008-2009 Campaign Chair
- Jon Fine: [...]

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At the first of the year and at the beginning of April 2009, Snohomish County residents may have or may not have noticed the local sales increase, depending on the city, from 8.6% to 9.5%. The sales tax increase is aimed at improving local services; transportation, chemical dependency and mental health.
After reviewing the affected areas [...]

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The holiday day season is upon us and on Black Friday what are you up to? As you can see I am happily working away avoiding the massive rush of the shopping crowd; will go when it calms down out there.
Though we all don’t celebrate the holidays in the same fashion we can all [...]

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On Sunday the 1st Shirley Bartholomew pasted away in her sleep at Cascade Valley Senior Living at the age of 84. Shirley was very influential person in Snohomish County, from her time as a report for KRKO up and till her service on the Marysville city council from 1994 through 2001. Shirley was recently a [...]

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This post is a day late but it was a planned late. No joking. Yesterday was the day in which all the citizens of the United States celebrate the Declaration of Independence. Independence is something really cherished here and gives us the freedom to celebrate with fireworks and remembrance.

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Despite the current cloudy weather and spring showers, the various cities around Snohomish County are busy putting together their spring and summer event schedules. From Fireworks and concerts to markets and car shows, I have compiled a short list of the many activities that are going on so get out and enjoy the days with [...]

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I am sitting at my desk on this beautiful Friday afternoon and thinking about the up coming Memorial Day weekend. Most Americans are probably busy trying to get out of town for a weekend get away but this holiday mentality has led to a “nonchalant observance of Memorial Day.” It is a shame that the [...]

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The city of Everett is getting close of putting through the following zoning changes and it may affect those that live near Everett Community College (EVCC) and Providence Everett Medical Center.
Everett Community College Master Plan Amendments
Proposal: Comprehensive Plan amendments, rezones, and Master Plan amendments for existing college properties and expansion areas east and west of [...]

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Snohomish County has many activities to ring in the Holiday Season and warm the heart with the Yule Tide Sprit. With all the many activities around the county it is difficult to choose what to do and where to go.
The Everett Theater will be performing a timeless classic, a Christmas Carol in what they are [...]

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Snohomish County is not known for its paranormal experiences but that is not to stay it is devoid of strange apparitions and phenomena.
If you are a regular at the Everett Theatre then you may have heard a strange fumbling back stage or through the hallways. Legend has it that there is an old stage still [...]

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