Edmonds School District is set to host its annual Health and Wellness Expo Saturday May 31 – with hands-on opportunities for the whole family to learn and get active. The…
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Paine Field to host Community Day May 17
Paine Field hosts its second annual Community Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 17. It’s an action-packed day filled with aviation experiences for every member of the community….
Snohomish County Council approves ordinance to expand child care availability
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance aimed at increasing access to child care by reducing regulatory barriers for providers. Sponsored by Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared…
Nehring and Mead introduce proposal to increase child care availability in Snohomish County
Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead introduced an ordinance this week aimed at improving access to child care across the county. The proposed legislation would reduce local regulatory…
WA Senate Democrats approve changes to parents’ ‘bill of rights’
Washington Senate Democrats on Wednesday approved changes to an initiative passed last year that establishes a parental “bill of rights” for families with children in the state’s K-12 schools. When…
Washington Family Engagement schedules winter, spring cohorts of virtual parent leadership course
Washington Family Engagement is launching additional cohorts for its Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy (IPLA) course. This free, online training — available in winter, spring and fall 2025 —…
Reminder: Edmonds Center for the Arts presenting Kidstock! art celebration Jan 18
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is presenting Kidstock! — a free, full-day arts celebration is designed for families with children of all ages — from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan….
Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap
Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts. Inslee’s plan would boost child care slots,…
Building Great Families topic of Dec. 14 seminar in Lynnwood
The Lynnwood-based Family Peace Association is hosting a one-day seminar, Building Great Families, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. According to an event announcement, the seminar will cover: Parents…
Washington paid family leave premiums are going up
Washington workers could see a bigger chunk of their paychecks going toward Paid Family and Medical Leave next year as the increasingly popular state program remains under financial pressure. Starting…
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Child care subsidies expanding for some WA families
Starting next month, eligible families across Washington will gain access to new state support to help cover child care costs. The expanded assistance will be available under a state law…
Costumes with a Cop event gives away more than 200 costumes to Lynnwood families
More than 200 families showed up for the Costumes with a Cop event, an event organized by the Lynnwood Police Department and the Family Peace Association USA. The event gave…
Lynnwood Recreation Center fall class registration now open
Registration is now open for fall classes at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. Among the offerings: Preschool – starts on Sept 12 From music to movement and plié to painting, the…
State Commerce Department awards more than $7 million for 64 early learning centers, including those in Edmonds, Lynnwood
The Washington State Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced more than $7 million in grants to 64 early learning providers across the state. The grants provide financial assistance for licensed…
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…
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. …