When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family.
Chris had three children from a previous marriage. Jamie had a son. Together, they had two more...
An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly 2,000 slots due to cuts state lawmakers approved earlier this year.
The state’s...
Washington made an estimated $37 million in questionable child care payments over the course of a year using federal dollars, according to the state auditor’s office.
A report the auditor...
Cabins, s’mores and the great outdoors. Just what you need for a memorable camp weekend.
Six times a year, you’ll find a group of Compass Health staff, volunteers, and kids...
A young Mountlake Terrace comic book artist got a boost in sales and exposure from the Mountlake Terrace Police Department.
While Sgt. Brian Moss was patrolling his route on May...
The community is invited to attend the Early Learning Community Gathering on Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Verdant Health Commission at 4710 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. The free event...
This summer, up to 620,000 Washington children will receive SUN Bucks – funds to help buy food when school is not in session – through the U.S. Department of...
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...
Register now for the PawsWithCause Pet Painting Party from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17 at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
Space and supplies are limited. Register each participant in advance...
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...
Following the announcement by the Smith family earlier this year to retire Mountlake Terrace’s signature Tour de Terrace summer festival, the new nonprofit MLT Cares has announced plans for...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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,...
After spending more than 11 years in the art business in Edmonds, ArtSpot co-owner Ziggy Baudendistel has heard people say that they love art, but they don’t have the...
Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to a seminar on “Substance Use and the Teen Brain” from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Lynnwood High School...
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 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...
