Volunteers of America of Western Washington (VOAWW) has appointed three new board members: Dr. Amit B. Singh, president of Edmonds College; Rochelle Lubbers, chief administrative officer for the Tulalip Tribes…
Human services
Council hears update on homelessness in Edmonds, reinstates salary commission
During a busy Tuesday night meeting, the Edmonds City Council approved an ordinance amending the already-approved 2022 city budget, reinstated the city’s salary commission, heard a preliminary update on homelessness…
Sponsor spotlight: Edmonds Food Bank partnering with Korean Community Services Center
On the second Friday of each month, the Edmonds Food Bank partners with the Korean Community Services Center to distribute food to families in the community. Although this program started…
Master Builders Association now accepting applications for free ramps for those struggling with mobility
The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS), through its Rampathon program, is now accepting applications for free ramps for families struggling with mobility within their home or…
Habitat for Humanity program helps family stay in home with a new roof
Brier resident Dee Grayson, 77, a retired educator, and her husband William, a veteran, have medical conditions that make taking care of needed repairs on their two-story house quite challenging….
Snohomish County Council Chair Megan Dunn to host virtual housing informational panel Jan. 25
Snohomish County Council Chair Megan Dunn will host a virtual housing informational panel from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25. Panelists will share more about the county’s current status of housing…
WSDOT seeks input on statewide Human Services Transportation Plan
A group of transportation experts and providers, social services organizations, tribes and other stakeholders have worked together to over the past three years to update the Washington State Department of…
Community Transit grants 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit groups through Van GO program
Community Transit awarded 12 surplus vans to local nonprofit organizations at its board of directors meeting last week. These groups will use the vehicles to provide transportation support for people…
County council approves 0.1% sales tax to fund affordable housing, behavioral health
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a 0.1% sales and use tax countywide to fund more affordable housing and behaviorial health services Beginning in April…
Snohomish County proposes 0.1% sales tax increase to fund affordable housing
Seeking more funding for affordable housing, the Snohomish County Council is considering a proposal to raise sales tax across the county by 0.1%. The measure could go into effect by…
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Northwest Neighbors Network named outstanding human services program
Northwest Neighbors Network, which works to help seniors age well in their own homes, has received an Outstanding Human Services Program award from the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA)….
City extends parameters for COVID-relief grants to serve more Edmonds businesses, households
The Edmonds City Council earlier this week approved amendments to the Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund Ordinance intended to extend COVID-relief grants to even more local Edmonds businesses and households in…
What can we do for people like ‘Charlie’?
I want you to meet someone; someone you’d probably never see as you move around Edmonds. He is autistic. He is homeless. He has been a civic headache for Edmonds….