Snohomish County to celebrate Family Reunification Day on June 14
June is National Family Reunification Month. Snohomish County proudly joins the statewide celebration of Family Reunification Month honoring the families who have successfully reunited after overcoming challenges. A special Court session will convene at 9:00 a.m. June 14 at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center to recognize and celebrate recently reunified families. Following court, the annual […]
Op-Ed: Why are people leaving California and could it happen here in Washington?
Demographia has just published a study, authored by Wendell Cox, that compares the affordability of housing in the international marketplace. The conclusions show that while Washington State isn’t the most expensive, it is on its way to the top spot. What’s sad is it’s all avoidable with some simple changes to state policy. Currently Seattle […]
Hunter Biden found guilty of felony gun case with a tax trial pending
WILMINGTON, DEL.—President Joe Biden’s only surviving son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of all three felony charges involving the purchase of a Colt revolver in 2018 while he was abusing crack cocaine and alcohol. Biden could now face up to 25 years in prison for all three charges though, as a first offender, prison time […]
Snohomish County launches Law & Justice Dashboard
EVERETT—After two years of thoughtful development, Snohomish County is releasing to the public its Law & Justice Dashboard. This dashboard is one of the first in the nation to combine both law enforcement and prosecutor data to provide users a better understanding of affected persons’ involvement in the law and justice system. “It has taken […]
Lynnwood designates Cheri Ryan as City Historian
LYNNWOOD—Cheri Ryan was presented the Keys to the City and designated Lynnwood’s official “City Historian” during the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 10. “Her work and her family’s dedication to [the] Lynnwood and Alderwood Manor area has enriched al of the lives of Lynnwoodians across our parks system,” Lynnwood Parks, Rec, and Cultural Arts […]
Jewish group calls on DOJ, FBI to investigate local news outlet for supporting Hamas
BOTHELL—The National Jewish Advocacy Center represented by Holtzman Vogel Law Firm, has submitted an official request to both the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to launch an investigation into the leadership of local news outlet, The Palestine Chronicle, for “providing material support” to Hamas that was designated an Islamic militant Foreign […]
Northwest Regional Aviation to conduct terrorist attack drill
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Northwest Regional Aviation consortium will be conducting an emergency response exercise—a terrorist attack—in several locations throughout Snohomish County on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The exercise will be based out of the Arlington Municipal Airport beginning at 9 a.m. Aircraft from Snohomish, King, Pierce and Spokane County Sheriff’s Departments, along with the Washington State […]
Twenty-four eligible candidates applied to fill council vacancy
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council will host a closed-door Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)—on Monday, June 10, to select eight out of 24 eligible applicants to fill a council vacancy left by the resignation of the Councilwoman Shirley Sutton in May. The application deadline for applicants was May 31, 2024. The 24 eligible applicants for City Council Position […]
Community Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is seeking public comment on the agency’s draft Transit Development Plan (TDP) through July 10, 2024. A significant milestone over the next six years is aligning and connecting bus service with Lynnwood Link light rail in 2024. Major changes to the bus network will take place on September 14, shortly after the […]
Public invited to 10th Annual Dream Builders Car Show
MONROE—Public invited to the 10th Annual Dream Builders Car Show benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County on Sunday, June 16 at the Evergreen Speedway (14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272). This year’s $100,000 fundraising goal will support youth mentorship programs across the county. The Dream Builders Car Show, presented by APC Autospa, […]
