Lake Stevens honors Gailey’s legacy, maps out vacancy process, and debates returning to part-time mayor role

LAKE STEVENS—Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey received a formal send-off from fellow council members and city staff Tuesday night during what was described as his final workshop and council meeting before his resignation takes effect April 13. Gailey, who has served as mayor since 2020, announced his resignation March 24. Council Vice President Kymm Shipman […]
Former Democratic Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge joins legal fight against new income tax

[The Center Square]—Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge, a prominent Democrat, has joined a legal team preparing to challenge the newly-enacted income tax on households making $1 million or more, the Citizens Action Defense Fund (CADF) has announced. Also retained by CADF’s legal team is former State Attorney General Rob McKenna, who was […]
Edmonds Heights Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS

EDMONDS—Edmonds Heights Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, directed by Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, and performed by Young Artists (YA, grades 3-5) and Emerging Artists (EA, grades 6-8). Approximate running time is 50 minutes, with intermission. The production features five performances: Tickets link: https://www.ehshows.com/more/shows/willy-wonka The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit […]
NWWS 2026 Annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition Has World View of Watermedia

With more than 500 entries submitted to Northwest Watercolor Society’s (NWWS) annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition, juror Michael Solovyev had his work cut out for him to pick only 75 watermedia paintings. “I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for Michael but he has picked an engaging and amazing show,” said President Deborah Roskopf. The […]
Mukilteo to host Earth Day Community Cleanup on April 18

MUKILTEO—In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Mukilteo is organizing the annual community cleanup event at Lighthouse Park on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteers are invited to join in the effort to beautify Lighthouse Park, located at 608 Front Street in Mukilteo. Check-in will open from 8:30-9:00 a.m., with the cleanup activities kicking off at 9 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity […]
Measles Outbreak Declared Over in Snohomish County

EVERETT – The Snohomish County Health Department has declared an end to the recent measles outbreak, but health officials urge residents to be on the alert for future cases of the highly contagious disease. The department recorded 14 cases of measles during the outbreak, which was announced Jan. 15. The last reported case was Feb. 17. […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses potential Opportunity Zones near City Center for development incentive

LYNNWOOD— The Lynnwood City Council convened for a focused meeting about expanding the city’s participation in the federal Opportunity Zone program during its Business Meeting Monday, April 6. The meeting began with a brief round of council comments, where Councilwoman Derica Escamilla shared her recent experience at the Hero’s Café, Council member Bryce Owings shared […]
Ferguson faces recall effort over unfilled Public Disclosure Commission seats

[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—A recall effort is quietly underway against Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson for failing to fill vacancies on the commission that enforces state campaign finance laws. The petition to remove Ferguson from office accuses the first-term Democrat of misfeasance and violating his oath of office by not filling two seats on the Public […]