Southwest Recycling and Transfer station closed after explosion early Monday

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Service at the Southwest Recycling & Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace is currently closed due to an explosion inside a refuse transport container that took place at 10:35 a.m. today. No visitors or staff were hurt during the incident. Fire crews are currently on the scene due to heavy smoke and fumes. Solid […]

Edmonds School District cancels controversial ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration event

EDMONDS—The Edmonds School District has officially cancelled its controversial “Know Your Rights” session aimed at preparing undocumented immigrants and their allies for potential ICE raids.  The session was to meet at Meadowdale High School on December 17th, but due to controversy online resulting in harassment, the session has been cancelled indefinitely, a district spokesperson told […]

Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities

EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]