Marysville police investigating July 4th fatal vehicle accident

MARYSVILLE, Wash., July 4, 2023—A 16-year-old Marysville youth is deceased as a result of a one car rollover accident that occurred just after midnight on July 4th in the 4700 block of 136th St. NE., in Marysville. Marysville officers and fire personnel arrived on-scene and located three male passengers in a ditch beside the roadway; all […]

Thousands kicked off Independence Day at the Color of Freedom parade in Everett

EVERETT, Wash., July 4, 2023—Thousands attended the Color of Freedom Fourth of July Parade in Everett that returned after a three-year hiatus. When the pandemic ended, the City of Everett announced that it will not be able to hold the annual 4th of July Parade in 2022, citing budget and staffing issues as reasons. With […]

Tragedy hits Mountlake Terrace after fire kills two, displaces six

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 4, 2023—A fire in Mountlake Terrace late Monday night claimed the lives of two women and displaced at least six residents. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls at approximately 10:20 p.m. reporting large flames visible at the Lake Village Condominiums in the 22700 block of Lakeview Drive. Fire was reported coming from […]

Supreme Court hands victory for religious freedom in 9-0 decision

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 4, 2023—In a rare unanimous decision, the United State Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on June 30, clarifying the extent employers must accommodate the religious views of their employees after abuse and misuse by a previous 1977 ruling; a victory for religious freedom. In the case of Groff v Dejoy, the Justices ruled […]

Letter-to-Editor: I highly recommend Judge Moriarty

I am writing to endorse Patrick Moriarty for Judge. Judge Pat Moriarty has all the qualities one wants in a judge – compassion, intellect, integrity, patience, and good humor.  In my experience, the latter is especially important.  Judges must preside over hearings where the stakes can be very high, and the emotions rise in direct […]