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Police seeking public assistance in apprehending park vandals

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EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—Edmonds Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in numerous vandalisms to city parks. Over $10,000 of damage has occurred to several parks and restroom facilities throughout the Edmonds, often resulting in unusable facilities and closure to the public. One restroom facility and structure were the victim of […]

After nine years of service, Edmonds PD K-9 Hobbs to retire

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EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—After nearly ten years of service, Police K-9 Hobbs will retire on January 26. Hobbs has partnered with Sergeant Jason Robinson since 2013. Together, they have served the city and region over five-hundred times, apprehending approximately 160 suspects and locating 113 items of evidence. Hobbs, eleven, came to Edmonds PD in […]

Former educator announces run for Lynnwood City Council

David Parshall

LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—David Parshall, age 49, a former public high school teacher, announced today that he is seeking the Position 7 seat currently held by outgoing Councilmember Shannon Sessions. Sessions announced last year that she would not run for reelection. Parshall identifies roads and transit, along with public safety, livability, and preservation of […]

Bill proposes sealing name changes from the public for transgender people or abuse victims

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OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—People who change their names to hide from their abusers should be afforded more privacy, Maia Xiao believes after a transgender friend who committed suicide after being harassed online despite a name change. Her friend’s “deadname,” the name used before transitioning, was discovered since it was a public record under Washington […]

Bills push for improving salmon habitat, removing barriers

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OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—Starting at the Olympia Ballroom in the state capital’s historic district, students from across Washington carried inflatable orcas and salmon and marched through the streets of Olympia to the steps of the Legislative building.  Chanting “Save our salmon,” members of the Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance (WYORCA) and other […]

Soloman S.M. Kim appointed Snohomish County Superior Court Commissioner

Soloman S.M. Kim

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 24, 2023—On January 13, 2023, The Snohomish County Superior Court Presiding Judge George F.B. Appel announced the appointment of Mr. Soloman S.M. Kim as Snohomish County Superior Court Commissioner to replace Tracy G. Waggoner, who is retiring on February 3, 2023. Mr. Kim will join the court in the role of […]

Pilchuck Park closed Spring and Summer 2023 for construction

Pilchuck Park

Snohomish, Wash., January 24, 2023—Pilchuck Park, located at 169 Cypress Ave in Snohomish, will be closed through the summer of 2023 for construction and maintenance. All baseball fields, sports courts, and the access road will be closed during this time. The Pilchuck Park access road will be relocated away from the Pilchuck River due to […]

Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting, January 23

Lynnwood City Council

LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 22, 2022—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss/vote on commission appointments, salary schedule corrections, legislative priorities, and use of public facilities by elected officials. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Business Meeting Agenda (full […]

Marysville Mayor’s State of the City address February 1

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MARYSVILLE, Wash., January 22, 2023—Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him in person or online for his State of the City presentation on Wednesday, February 1. He’ll describe the city’s recent accomplishments and challenges, and outline what’s ahead in 2023 and beyond. The program is followed by a question-and-answer session. The recorded presentation will […]

Lynnwood’s Mayor issues challenge to local students

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 22, 2023—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell has issued a Mayor’s Challenge that encourages local students to explore and propose solutions to authentic issues in our community by using STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students in grades 4-12 in the Edmonds School District will have the opportunity to work alongside City engineers, […]

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