As we celebrate the diversity in our community in Washington state and specifically in South Snohomish County, I wanted to share the proclamation issued by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee acknowledging Nowruz the celebration of the vernal equinox commencing the start of spring. Nowruz is celebrated by an estimated 350 million people worldwide to celebrate the…
Using dangerous drugs in public will be illegal in Lynnwood under an ordinance approved Monday by the Lynnwood City Council. The council voted 6-0 to approve the ordinance, which will allow police to arrest individuals using illegal drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine in public. The bill also prohibits disposing of drugs and drug…
The Edmonds School District held its first Celebrating Diversity Cultural Fair at Chase Lake Community School in Edmonds Saturday. During the event, community members and organizations hosted tables about their cultural heritage, and also provided musical performances. — Photos by Jasmine Contreras-Lewis
