Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Seeks Public’s Help in Locating 21-year-old
ARLINGTON, Wash. – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit is seeking the public’s help in locating 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang. He was last seen at his residence in the 18500 block of 114th Drive NE in Arlington around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. He was reported missing the following morning. Jonathan has autism and he […]
Ferguson rejects both House and Senate budgets, dismissing tax hikes and wealth tax
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson said he will not be signing off on either House or Senate 2025-27 operating budget proposals during a press conference Tuesday, April 1, explaining he cannot stand by the tax hikes proposed, especially during a time of federal uncertainty. [Watch video of Ferguson budget presser at end of article]. “Hope […]
Upcoming Community Transit public hearing and monthly board meeting, April 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 3. Prior to the board meeting, there will be a public hearing on the 2025-2028 Title VI Program. Board meeting agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to participate in the public hearing or […]
Washington House passes $78 billion state operating budget, Senate and governor to weigh in
The Washington state House passed its operating budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate and the governor on a spending blueprint to address a looming multi-billion-dollar shortfall. The House approved the two-year $77.8 billion operating budget on a 54-44 vote in which five Democrats joined all Republicans in opposition. The five Democrats who […]
Lynnwood Police arrest 17 in retail theft operation
LYNNWOOD—During a special retail theft emphasis operation at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on Saturday, March 29, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department made a total of 17 arrests and 1 trespass—half of those arrested were not residents of Lynnwood. “The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city a fun and safe […]
WashCOG study finds that local governments undermine Public Records Act
OLYMPIA—The Washington Coalition for Open Government (WashCOG) published an update to their special report “Your Right to Know,” that found agencies and local governments in Washington State allegedly obstruct and delay public records requests, fail to maintain, organize, and disclose records, inadequately train their staff on open government policies, and often completely undermine the Public […]
