Lynnwood PD lands new $2.5M Public Safety Grant from State to Strengthen Jail Safety, Training, and Rapid Response
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department was approved for a $2.5 million public safety grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, through HB 2015. This is in addition to the Lynnwood City Council approving a 0.1% public safety sales tax earlier this year, adding two new funding mechanisms to the law enforcement agency. “We’re grateful […]
AG Brown sues DHS and FEMA for imposing election and immigration conditions on new 2026 grant funding
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Thursday joined a coalition of more than two dozen states and governors in filing a new federal lawsuit challenging three set of conditions that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have placed on billions of dollars in emergency preparedness grant […]
New Jersey faces non-US citizen voting probe after thousands registered to vote in just a 12-month period
NEW JERSEY—Just hours after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a “software error” in the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission system led to thousands of non-U.S. citizens being added to voter rolls, the software vendor, IDEMIA, said Tuesday night that the state Division of Elections bears ultimate responsibility for verifying voter eligibility. Now, New Jersey […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District Receives $240,000 Whitehorse Foundation Grant to Support Student Wellness
LYNNWOOD— The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a grant of $240,000 from the Whitehorse Foundation to support the Foundation’s Whole Families, Whole Communities (WFWC) initiative. Since 2017, WFWC has helped remove barriers to academic success by providing Edmonds School District’s most vulnerable students and families with year-round access to health and wellness services. […]
Man discharges firearm in road rage incident east of Everett
EVERETT—A man discharged his firearm after a reported road rage incident that took place just east of Everett Wednesday evening on the West End Trestle. According to Washington State Patrol, two vehicles were traveling southbound on Interstate 5 around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, taking the ramp to Eastbound US2. An unknown altercation occurred […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County discusses ‘anchoring regional growth’ – maritime and defense
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat discussion on July 7 focused on ‘Anchoring Regional Growth’ – exploring how maritime and non-operational Naval Station Everett activity drives regional and economic growth, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. The conversation featured Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber, Dave Abrams, CEO of the Maritime Institute, […]
Quail Park Lynnwood to host ‘fill the bus’ toy drive this Sunday at Lynnwood Fred Meyer
LYNNWOOD—Members of the Quail Park of Lynnwood community, including residents and staff, can be found at the Alderwood-Northpointe Fred Meyer this Sunday, July 26, collecting donations and sharing information on the vital needs of Seattle Children’s Hospital patients. Shoppers are invited to participate by donating new, pre-purchased items or by selecting from a curated list […]
