Economic Alliance Snohomish County Annual Meeting on February 21
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce its Economic Forecast & Annual Meeting, a convergence of minds, ambition, and foresight as we forecast and redefine the economic future for Snohomish County. The event is a collaborative effort with Banner Bank, The Boeing Company, Alaska Airlines, and Herald Media. The event will take place […]
Woman dies after fatal crash in Snohomish
CITY OF SNOHOMISH—Around 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in the 13900 block of Old Tester Road. When fire personnel and deputies arrived, they located the victim, a 45-year-old woman, deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in […]
WA Republican Congresswoman not seeking re-election for 2024
Washington, D.C.—Ten-term Congresswoman, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) of Eastern Washington, announced on Thursday, February 8, that she will not be seeking re-election this year. “It’s been the honor and privilege of my life to represent the people of Eastern Washington in Congress,” Representative McMorris Rodgers wrote in a statement announcing her decision. “They inspire me […]
Mukilteo 2024 State of the City address, February 28
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will deliver his 2024 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Rosehill Community Center. Hosted by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, the event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Mayor Marine will present the State of the […]
Residents be on alert for a Snohomish County Superior Court jury duty scam
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Resident are advised to be aware that the Snohomish County Superior Court and Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk’s Office are receiving reports of jury duty scam activity. The Superior Court will NEVER reach out to jurors demanding money related to jury service. We have heard specific complaints that scammers will identify as members of […]
Gun store to pay $3 million for illegally selling high-capacity magazines
SEATTLE—Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on February 6 that Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Baghai, will pay $3 million for violating Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines with the capacity to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. King County Superior Court Judge Wyman Yip already ruled in April that Federal Way Discount […]
Multiple animal rights bills head to Senate after overwhelming House passage
OLYMPIA—Three new animal protection and justice bills head to the Washington State Senate after overwhelming passage in House in January. Standardizing animal abuse penalties HB 1961, concerning animal cruelty in the first degree, addresses a significant hole in current law, where judges have wide discretion in sentencing for certain forms of animal cruelty, leading to […]
DC Circuit Court rules US Presidents not immune from criminal prosecutions
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on February 6 ruled that United States Presidents are not immune from prosecutions for decisions and actions made during their presidency stating, “we cannot accept that the office of the Presidency places its former occupants above the law for all time thereafter.” This […]
Missing bolts in door plug installation of Alaska flight 1282 led to blowout, NTSB finds
WASHINGTON D.C.—The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), on February 6, released its preliminary findings in the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident involving a mid-cabin door blowing off mid-flight on January 5, 2024. In that report it was found that four key bolts were missing from the cabin door, which prevent upward movement to the aircraft’s […]
Can you identify these men involved in organized retail theft?
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department put out a bulletin asking the public’s help in identifying any of the three individuals involved in an organized retail theft case. On February 1, 2024, the three men broke into a locked display rack at Wal-Mart on highway 99 and stole $2,878 worth of hard alcohol. If you have any […]
