South County Fire Board Welcomes New Edmonds Liaison

South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners welcomed William Morris to serve as the liaison from the City of Edmonds on Tuesday, June 17. Morris, an Edmonds police officer appointed by the city, is president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. Edmonds residents voted in April to annex into South County Fire, a regional fire authority […]

Former JBLM Sergeant pleads guilty in attempting to share military secrets with China

SEATTLE—Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, a former United States Army Sergeant previously stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington, on Wednesday, June 18, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal charges: attempting to deliver national defense information and retaining national defense information. Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced the plea. […]

Online open house now open until July 9 for Mukilteo area projects

MUKILTEO—The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a study of State Route 525 to gather information that will help shape two projects in Mukilteo. The study focuses on improving bicycle, pedestrian and transit access in the area. People are invited to learn more about the SR 525 Spur Vic to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal – […]

Governor Ferguson appoints Ryan Moran as Health Care Authority Director

OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Ryan Moran director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, effective August 18. Moran currently serves as Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director for the Maryland Department of Health. “Ryan’s passion and experience make him a great choice to lead the Health Care Authority,” Ferguson said. “His expertise […]