Lynnwood Neighborhood Center actualizes 30-year vision with ribbon cutting: An investment for ‘generational twinkles’
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), travel writer guru Rick Steves, multiple stakeholders and investors, and community supporters finally cut the ribbon on Lynnwood’s brand-new, highly anticipated, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) near Trinity Lutheran Church and Schools on Friday, January 9. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a long-awaited dream and it’s about to open its […]
Former Edmonds College Physics Professor arrested in child predator sting
EDMONDS—Houston Curry Wade, 44, of Bainbridge Island, who was a part-time onsite faculty member teaching Physics and Astronomy at Edmonds College until 2022, was arrested on December 17, 2025, attempting to meet an 11-year-old girl for sexual activities, according to Bremerton Police. If convicted, Wade faces up to life in prison. Wade is still in […]
Mike Fong appointed as Everett’s new Senior Executive Director of Economic Development and Opportunity
EVERETT—The City of Everett announced January 9 that Mike Fong has been appointed as the City’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity. He will begin his new role February 9, 2026. “Mike is a thoughtful, community-oriented leader with unmatched experience and a proven track record of advancing opportunity and economic growth,” said […]
