Electric Vehicle Push or Consumer Crush? Inside the Uproar Over New Fuel Economy Rules.

Upcoming Local Events

A Christmas Craft Fair Saturday October 21 11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Summer Networking Thu, Oct 19, 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Stay and Play Thu, Oct 19, 9:30 – 10:15 AM

Conifer Kingdom Sat, Oct 21, 10 – 11 AM

Fantastic Fridays Fri, Oct 20, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Kendall Auto & Save A Mutt’s Must Love Dogs: Howl-O-Ween Event! Sat, Oct 21, 10 AM – 1 PM

Country & rock jam sessions Fri, Oct 20, 11 PM – Sat, Oct 21, 5 AM

Book a Royale Facial Fri, Oct 20, 10 PM

The Gothard Sisters Sun, Oct 22, 4 PM - 6 PM

AARP WA: BECU Free Shredding Event, Everett Sat, Oct 21, 9 AM – 1 PM

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Unveiled: Shocking Ups and Downs in Snohomish Residents' Health and Well-being.

Snohomish County's annual health survey reveals a widening health disparity among residents, with more people facing difficulties and a decline in overall well-being, dropping to a "D+" grade. Despite this, some report thriving. The survey, assessing physical, financial, and emotional health, shows decreased satisfaction in relationships, job, and finances since 2021. While the number of individuals struggling has risen, those flourishing have also increased slightly. Factors like the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and diminishing resources contribute to these trends. Despite challenges, there are positive shifts in self-advocacy, discrimination experiences, and the county's family-friendliness perception. The survey, crucial for community health planning, emphasizes the interconnectedness of health aspects and the importance of empowering individuals to improve their well-being.

Major Federal Grants Target Community Safety: Washington State Receives $11M!

The U.S. Department of Justice is injecting over $11 million in grants into Washington State to address community and youth violence. Two grants of $4 million each are designated for the state and a King County non-profit to aid smaller local groups. The funding supports various initiatives, from violence prevention programs in underserved communities to combating gun crime. Specific projects include a state-level violence reduction summit, support for community organizations working with youth, enhancement of gun crime investigations in Tacoma, and a school-based mental health program in Clark County. Additional grants focus on reducing youth recidivism in King County and tackling gun violence in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington.

School Happenings!

National School Bus Safety Week

19 Oct All Day (Pilchuck) Picture Day Retakes

19 Oct 7:30AM - 11:00AM (Getchell) Picture Re-take Day

19 Oct 10:19AM - 10:34AM (Getchell) The Great WA Shake-Out Earthquake Drill

19 Oct 5:30PM - 7:00PM Family Info Night (In Spanish)

4220 80th St NE, Marysville

20 Oct ALL DAY - (Pilchuck) Oktoberfest

20 Oct 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Totem) Picture Retake Day

20 Oct 10:00AM - 10:30AM (Liberty) Recognition Assembly K-2

20 Oct 10:30AM - 11:00AM (liberty) Recognition Assembly 3-5

20 Oct 1:40PM - 9:30PM (Pilchuck) MP Pete Band Rehearsal and Football Game vs Mount Vernon

20 Oct 3:30PM - 5:30PM (Heritage) THHS Volleyball vs Lopez Middle/High School

20 Oct 5:00PM - 7:00PM (Pinewood) Family Movie Night

20 Oct 7:00PM - 9:30PM (Pilchuck) Oktoberfest Football Game at MPHS

Promoting Safety and Trust: How Marysville's Law Enforcement is Transforming with ABLE Training!

The Marysville Police Department has made substantial strides in refining law enforcement approaches and prioritizing officer welfare through its involvement in the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) project. This initiative, established by Georgetown Law, aims to cultivate a culture of peer intervention. So far, 80% of the department's officers have undergone ABLE training, with plans for more to complete it by year's end. The program instructs officers on preventing harm and reinforces justice and safety, aligning with the department's values of integrity, accountability, and community engagement. Chief Erik Scairpon commended the officers' commitment to this program, which equips them with vital skills for high professional and safety standards.

Electric Vehicle Push or Consumer Crush? Inside the Uproar Over New Fuel Economy Rules.

The Biden administration's proposed fuel economy standards, part of the CAFE regulations, have met substantial resistance, with critics citing increased consumer costs and unrealistic burdens on businesses. Over 62,900 public comments, including those from state governments and various industries, have expressed concern that the new standards favor electric vehicles and limit consumer choice. Industry groups argue that these regulations exceed NHTSA's authority and set impractical fuel efficiency targets, indirectly forcing a shift to electric vehicles. Automakers face significant fines for non-compliance, leading to potential price increases for consumers without clear environmental benefits. Additionally, 26 states highlight the strain on the national power grid and supply chains, questioning the practicality of a rapid shift to electric vehicles proposed by the standards.

Crack a Smile with This Week's Groan-Worthy Dad Jokes Extravaganza!

1. Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!

2. I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don't know y.

3. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!

4. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!

5. Did you hear about the fire at the circus? It was in-tents!

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