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Women Rock Day in Edmonds on January 3 celebrates female trailblazers in the music industry with live performances and a panel discussion featuring notable figures from the Northwest music scene. Hosted by Musicology Co. and Edmonds Live Music, this free community event honors Aretha Franklin, the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Jeffrey Cook, a 56-year-old man with a history of sexual offenses, has been sentenced to 1½ years in prison for indecent exposure at a thrift store in Lynnwood. Cook was on probation for previous child molestation charges when he harassed a young woman, raising serious public safety concerns.
The Everett Recovery Café has been a vital resource for the city's vulnerable residents for over a decade, providing a safe space for those recovering from homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Through programs like Recovery Circles and Recovery Coaching, the café promotes long-term transformation and community connection, emphasizing its core values of compassion and acceptance.
Bud's Garage in Everett has been named the top cannabis store in the 2023 Best of Snohomish County Awards, as voted by readers of The Daily Herald. Remedy Tulalip in Marysville and Cannablyss in Lake Stevens also received recognition. Voting for the 2024 awards is now open, encouraging locals to support their favorite businesses.
The article emphasizes the critical role of local journalism, particularly The Herald's impact in Snohomish County over the past 120 years. It discusses the challenges faced by the paper's journalists in negotiating a fair union contract and calls for Congressional support to strengthen local newsrooms, highlighting a significant decline in newsroom employment.
The City of Lynnwood is hosting an e-waste and styrofoam collection event on January 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lynnwood Operations and Maintenance Center. Residents can safely dispose of clean styrofoam and various electronic devices, while large appliances and CRT monitors will not be accepted. This initiative promotes environmentally responsible waste disposal within the community.
The Seattle Seahawks suffered a 27-24 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings, jeopardizing their playoff chances. With missed opportunities and key penalties, the Seahawks now need to win their last two games and hope for help from other teams to secure a postseason spot.
The State Fire Marshal's Office shares vital pet fire safety tips to help prevent accidental home fires, which occur approximately 750 times a year due to pets interacting with household items. The article stresses the importance of keeping pets away from cooking equipment, candles, and electrical cords to ensure the safety of both pets and homeowners.
The article addresses the urgent issue of opioid addiction among veterans, advocating for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation (PAIN) Act to provide safer, non-opioid pain management solutions. It emphasizes the need for federal support to combat the opioid crisis and ensure that financial barriers do not prevent access to care.
Mukilteo City Council's strategic retreat has established priorities for 2024, focusing on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through community committees. The DEI Commission, which has been instrumental in providing valuable services, faced initial budget cuts but successfully secured funding for 2025 and 2026.