8-year-old Lynnwood student wins WAVA National Talent Showdown for improvised singing
LYNNWOOD—Eight-year-old Apollonia “Polly” Gutierrez, a student at Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) won first place in the second-grade division of K12’s National Talent Showdown against students from across the country for her improvised singing performance. While talent shows may be common in a traditional school setting, students like Polly who learn online don’t always have the […]
No Changes to Washington Vote-by-Mail After First Circuit Rejects Emergency Stay, Battle Heads to SCOTUS
BOSTON — A federal appeals court on Thursday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to lift a block on new United States Postal Service (USPS) rule for mail-in ballots, so the rule remains blocked for the November midterms. The case now heads to the U.S. Supreme Court. “We hope the Supreme Court will see what […]
Tickets Now on Sale for Village Community Services’ “Opening Doors” Fundraiser
ARLINGTON – Village Community Services (VCS) invites the community to come together in support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its 2026 annual fundraiser, Opening Doors, taking place Thursday, September 17, at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Arlington. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event, which raises critical funds to support […]
Final America 250 celebrations in Marysville: Ladies tea and live music
Don’t miss the final two events in Marysville’s America 250 celebration! Registration is open now for two unique and fun experiences celebrating American history, culture and community. Ladies of Liberty Tea — Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Step into the past with an elegant tea experience at the Marysville Historical Society Museum. Enjoy tea and light refreshments […]
Bands, Brats & Brews returns Sept. 17 to raise funds for work opportunities
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Ambassador Program invites the community to the program’s annual benefit event, Bands, Brats & Brews presented by CORT Party Rental, benefiting Work Opportunities on Sept. 17 at Forge47 in Everett. The event raises funds for a local nonprofit every year. This year, the Ambassadors have chosen Work Opportunities, an organization […]
4 Everett Police Officers Hurt After Silver Lake Truck Pursuit
EVERETT — Four Everett police officers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries Thursday morning after a man driving a stolen semitruck rammed multiple patrol cars while fleeing deputies through the Silver Lake neighborhood, EPD reports. A 911 caller reported at 6:21 a.m. that a tractor-trailer had been stolen from the Safeway parking lot […]
Jeff Kelly: Everett Voters Should Decide the Future of Our Transit
State lawmakers passed legislation allowing consolidation of Everett Transit with Community Transit and also double the transit sales tax — without a direct public vote. This proposal imposes a financial burden on local families and removes voters from a major decision regarding our locally operated transit system. In late 2021, the Everett City Council directed […]
Free 9/11 Remembrance Friday at Everett Civic Auditorium
EVERETT — The public is invited to a free 9/11 remembrance program Friday evening at the Everett Civic Auditorium, where organizers will present a newly recorded anthem based on “The Fireman’s Prayer” and honor the daughter of the Wichita firefighter who wrote the poem. Monumental Talks 2026, the third annual remembrance event, begins at 7 […]
