In response to COVID-19, the needs of first responders, health care workers and school closings, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are open and offering discounted all-day childcare.

Free childcare to all first responders and health care workers is offered in appreciation of their vital work in our community.

The German above translates to The Past and The Future. This week, rather than dwell on the misery we’re all living through, I thought I’d put on my long range glasses (the ones that can see into the past and into the future) and just blather on.

In accordance with Washington State's Stay at Home order, Homeward Pet in Woodinville is closed to the public for adoptions and donation drop-offs until further notice. All the animals are currently in foster care.

There are a few things you can do if you would like to help homeless pets during the COVID-19 crisis.

South County Fire offers a free online Kids Fire Academy starting Tuesday, March 24th.

Every weekday, a new activity will be posted on the website with a video, activity or worksheet to complete. At the end of each week, kids earn a special Fire Safety Award for completing all activities.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you should be aware by now of the importance of bees (and insects in general for that matter) on our ecosystem. They are our chief pollinators, along with wasps and flies, some moths and butterflies, and even hummingbirds and bats.

Our dog of the week Kid acts much like a kid herself! She’s playful, silly and all-around wonderful.

At nine-years-young, Kid is still full of spunk, in true Rat Terrier fashion, and enjoys romping around with toys and her person. If you give her a play bow, she gives one right back!