Franklin and Ilgenfritz reveal key details of Everett Transit merger
EVERETT — Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz spoke with members of the city’s Transportation Advisory Committee on June 18 about a possible consolidation that would fold Everett Transit into the regional transit agency. Thursday’s Q&A session followed an April 22 announcement that the City of Everett and Community […]
Troop 49 Scout earns every merit badge, turning a pandemic pastime into a rare Scouting achievement
LYNNWOOD—When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and upended daily life, many teenagers searched for ways to fill long, uncertain days at home. For Skyler McKay, 18, what began as a way to stay busy, became a yearslong pursuit that would place him among a tiny fraction of Scouts in history. The recent Mountlake Terrace […]
Washington Resident William Lee Falkner Charged in Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot Targeting White House UFC Freedom 250 Event
SEATTLE — Federal authorities charged William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Washington, on Monday with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate U.S. government officials and attack attendees during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event held at the White House on June 14, 2026. Falkner is the fourth […]
23-year-old shot multiple times, in critical condition at hospital
LYNNWOOD — A 23-year-old male is in critical condition at Providence Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday. On Saturday, June 20, Snohomish County patrol deputies responded to a 911 call of a shooting in front of the Tamaron Ranch Apartments located at 14500 Admiralty […]
Applications Now Open for Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is now accepting applications for the Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) for the 2026-27 school year. Student residents of Mukilteo ages 14-18 with an interest in getting involved in city government are encouraged to apply. MYAC members will attend monthly committee meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The committee will serve […]
Weed burning sparks attic fire at Snohomish home; no injuries reported
SNOHOMISH — An open-flame weed burning operation too close to a house ignited vinyl siding and spread into the attic, causing a fire Sunday evening that led to extensive damaged to the home, according to Snohomish County Fire District 4. The fire at 6114 65th Ave. SE was reported at 5:35 p.m. on Father’s Day, […]
Lynnwood hosts fourth annual Juneteenth celebration focused on history, culture, and community
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood, in partnership with Project Girl, the Edmonds School District, and Sound Transit, hosted their fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood. The day was a vibrant community celebration featuring a resource and vendor fair, a variety of food trucks, and live performances from […]
