Tragic death of aerospace leader Tom Prenzlow in helicopter crash
MUKILTEO—Tom Prenzlow, a prominent aerospace executive and community servant, perished in a helicopter crash on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of business growth, team empowerment, and civic contributions, alongside his involvement in property development discussions right here in Mukilteo. “It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of former […]
Rick Steves Issues Challenge Grant to Help Save Music Education in the Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD—Imagine Edmonds not being able to afford music programs in its schools. No orchestra. No jazz. No band concerts filling gymnasiums with applause and pride. That’s the future we face if critical funding isn’t restored for the 2025–26 school year. When Deborah Brandi, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District, shared this reality […]
Fatal motorcycle collision in Bothell, investigation underway
BOTHELL — On July 24, 2025, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 19-year-old motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle collision in unincorporated Bothell, with investigators indicating that speed may have contributed to the incident. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 16500 block of 35th Avenue SE. According to the sheriff’s office press […]
Fairwinds Brighton Court annual Car Show raises $2,000 for South County Fire
LYNNWOOD—The Fairwinds Brighton Court annual charity Car Show was a resounding success Saturday, July 19, with hundreds attending and raising at least $2,000 for South County Fire. There was a total of 35 entries this year— a step up from last year’s 17 – from Camaros, to Bentleys, to Mustangs and more. “It was an […]
Sound Transit to hold public hearing for 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan
SEATTLE—Sound Transit will hold a public hearing on its 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, now available online, at Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street. in Seattle, and virtually, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The Transit Development Plan provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation on various elements of public transit […]
Snohomish man dies in five-car fatal collision
LAKE STEVENS—Washington State Patrol is reporting the death of Steven C Prussel, 61, of Snohomish, who was pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal collision involving up four other vehicles shortly after 4:08 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Prussel was driving his 2016 Ford Fusion eastbound on State Road 92 when his vehicle […]
