Mill Creek to host National Night Out on Aug 6
MILL CREEK—Please join the Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) in celebrating National Night Out (NNO) at Party in the Parks with our community on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Highlands Park (16123 Highlands Blvd. SE). Enjoy a fun evening for all ages filled with free food, drinks, games, and activities including […]
Terri Fitzgerald promoted to South County Fire chief
EVERETT—South County Fire is celebrating the promotion of Battalion Chief Terri Fitzgerald, the agency’s first-ever female chief officer. Fitzgerald has worked nearly 30 years in the fire service, beginning her career in 1995 as a volunteer for Chelan County Fire District 1. She joined South County Fire as a firefighter/paramedic in 2003, later promoting to […]
Investigation underway of death of 43-year-old female inmate
EVERETT—Around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, a 43-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive inside her cell at the Snohomish County Jail. The inmate was housed in a single occupancy cell in maximum security housing. As a corrections deputy and inmate worker were delivering lunch to inmates, the adult female was located unresponsive inside her cell. […]
‘Yes’ on Mukilteo EMS Levy renewal
I want to respond to a recent editorial about the Mukilteo EMS Levy renewal. The writers say that there is no need to renew the levy. I disagree and speak from personal experience. Both my wife and I had heart attacks within a year of each other. I will be eternally grateful that paramedics responded when they did. It […]
Inslee appoints new director to the Washington State LGBTQ Commission
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday, July 22, the appointment Lisa Keating director of the Washington State LGBTQ Commission. The position was previously held by Manny Santiago, who served as the commission’s inaugural director when it launched in 2019. Santiago left the commission in February 2024. Sheri Sawyer, deputy director of policy and outreach for […]
Lynnwood Link extension to hold FTA-required emergency response exercise
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Sound Transit and local emergency responders will stage a Federal Transit Administration–required Safety and Security Certification Exercise on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to test the system readiness of the 1 Line extension to Lynnwood for its upcoming opening on August 30, 2024. This will be a full-scale exercise and […]
Louis Harris is misled. Are you?
After the assassination attempt against former President Trump, which tragically resulted in the death of a rally attendee, Mukilteo Council President Louis Harris wrote on his Facebook page: “While Trump is a toxic person, there is no justification to kill him like what was attempted that day. What’s worse is his rhetoric caused one of […]
Washington State Black Legislators endorse Kamala Harris for President
OLYMPIA—Members of the Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (LBC) are proud to announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. As a group of dedicated public servants committed to advancing justice, equality, and opportunity for all, we believe Vice President Harris embodies the leadership, vision, and determination needed […]
Washington state is ranked second to find gold in US
A new study has revealed that Washington state is ranked second where you’re most likely to strike rich by finding gold in the United States. Bullion dealer SD Bullion analyzed data from the United States Geological Survey, looking at all the locations throughout America where gold ore has been found or produced as a commodity. […]
State delegation to showcase Washington’s aerospace industry at UK airshow
OLYMPIA—Washington state’s largest delegation ever, led by Lt. Governor Denny Heck and State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, is traveling to the United Kingdom this week for the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show. The group will share the latest aerospace industry innovations coming out of Washington state under the theme “Leading the Way in Building a […]
