Snohomish County residents are to beware of phony tax debt scam
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Local taxpayers have been hit with a demand for payment of a phony tax debt scam involving a letter claiming to be from the Snohomish County “Tax Resolution Unit” and threatens garnishment, property seizure or a lien on the property if fraudulent fees aren’t paid immediately. Concerned residents brought these letters to our attention […]
Biden’s big lie: Student loan debt forgiveness deemed illegal
FORT WORTH, TX, November 14, 2022—Federal Judge Mark T. Pittman of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, on November 10, declares President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for eligible borrowers “UNLAWFUL” and orders that the Administration “VACATES the Program.” This latest ruling comes less […]
Mukilteo PD and Nic’s Barbershop take a cut for prostate cancer awareness
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 13, 2022—Nic’s Barbershop hosted its fourth annual Cuts with Cops event to raise awareness for prostate cancer on November 5. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members came in to get their hair cut by officers of the Mukilteo Police Department. Donuts and coffee were available for patrons. Proceeds from the event will be […]
Lynnwood Council votes Monday to overturn veto of Car Tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell vetoed the recently passed $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, during the October 31 city council work session. The Council is scheduled to vote to overturn her veto at Monday’s meeting on November 14. “After substantial consideration of what is best and necessary for the long-term sustainability of our […]
Puget Brass is coming to Lynnwood to raise awareness for the homeless
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Next month on December 3, Puget Brass will be holding a holiday concert, Music for Neighbors in Need, featuring festive-themed music for a good cause: to support Snohomish County’s cold weather shelters and homeless. At Trinity Lutheran Church, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on December 3, the Seattle-based British-style brass band will […]
Mukilteo City Council discusses Property Tax Levies and Lodging Tax Grant
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council approved a new replacement ambulance chassis for the Fire Department, moved their Public Hearing on Property Tax Levies, and discussed the City’s Preliminary Budget at their Regular Meeting, Monday, November 7. 2023 General Property Tax Levy and EMS Property Tax Levy Councilwoman Elizabeth Crawford motioned to continue the Public Hearing on the […]
All Clear: Beautiful cool autumn weather expected all week
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 13, 2022—After a surface low brought strong damaging wind and heavy rainfall two weekends ago, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather throughout Snohomish County for the entire week. Expect winds 6 mph from the northwest with daily temperatures fluctuating between a low of 31°F in the evenings to 47°F in the afternoons. Upcoming […]
Mari’s Place for the Arts holds a “call to action” to support underprivileged kids
EVERETT, Wash., November 11, 2022— Approximately 50 people gathered at Forest Park’s Floral Hall in Everett on Wednesday, November 9, for Mari’s Place for the Arts’ Board of Directors event. During the cocktail hour before the event commenced, the room was bustling with conversation of how Mary Toews, the organization’s founder and CEO, is “the […]
Hidden heroes: The many faces of Snohomish County’s veterans
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 11, 2022—Snohomish County is a region that is immensely proud of its veteran community. With over 50,000 veterans living in our area, according to census data, it is a community that is rich, diverse, and incredibly proud of defending the many freedoms our nation provides. Many of our veterans have continued their […]
Advancements in DNA technology led to identifying a body found nearly 40 years ago
EVERETT, November 10, 2022—Today, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office’s (SCMEO) staff announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,” an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River over 40 years ago, as Othaniel Philip Ames. It was just an average day when Kay Thomas checked her voicemail after work but one message, in […]
