Large Crowds Expected at the Mill Creek Festival
MILL CREEK, Wash. – The weather looks perfect for the return of the Mill Creek Festival this weekend, July 16-17, 2022. Based on attendance at the City’s other outdoor events this summer, large crowds are expected, so plan for increased traffic in the area. The Festival, hosted by the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce, will take […]
Inflation jumps to 9.1% in June, real earnings down 3.6%
WASHINGTON D.C., July 13, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that consumer inflation rose to a 41-year high of 9.1% in June, up from 8.6% in May. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1% from May to June. Americans have not experienced such high consumer inflation since November of 1981. The all items less food and […]
Altamirano-Crosby unanimously elected Chair of the Snohomish Health District Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 12, 2022 –The Board of Health of the Snohomish Health District unanimously elected Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby as its Chair today. Members not attending today’s meeting were Lake Stevens City Council Member Anji Jorstad, Sultan City Council Member Joe Neigel, and County Councilman Nate Nehring. Chair Dr. Altamirano-Crosby was proceeded […]
Braver Angels hosts Neighborhood Dinner Conversation featuring Nate Nehring
MUKILTEO – Braver Angels hosted a Neighborhood Dinner Conversation on Friday, July 8, featuring Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring and Mukilteo Councilman Richard Emery. Discussion topics included the economy, homelessness, education, affordable housing, cost of living, public safety, cancel culture, and the influence of social media to civil discourse. Councilman Nehring had the opportunity to […]
Fugitive on the run after gunfire exchange with Lynnwood Police
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 6, 2022 — Authorities are searching for a white man, around 5’11” with a medium build wanted for attempted murder and escaping a Department of Corrections facility. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Yesterday in front of Pick n Pull on Highway 99, at approximately 12 p.m., the suspect allegedly opened fire […]
Mukilteo citywide Curbside Cleanup scheduled for September 17
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo and Waste Management postponed the annual Spring Curbside Cleanup for residential customers, originally scheduled for May 21st, due to capacity issues at all Snohomish County transfer stations. The Curbside Cleanup is now confirmed for Saturday, September 17th. This is the Saturday after the Lighthouse Festival. “We appreciate your patience […]
Happy 246-years-old to the United States of America
As we come together on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Declaration of Independence from the British Empire, take a few minutes to reflect on the challenges we have overcome as a nation and the contributions you, and/or your descendants, have yet to make in the greatest country on Earth – the United […]
Which Snohomish County cities allow July 4th fireworks
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Despite the use of fireworks being prohibited in some parts of Snohomish County for Independence Day, you may still partake in this July 4th tradition is several cities. For the Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the […]
Supreme Court rules Bremerton football coach has right to pray with students after game
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 27, 2022 – In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Joseph Kennedy, a public high school football coach in Bremerton, Wash., that his constitutional right to pray at the 50-yard line after his team’s games was protected by the First Amendment. The district recommended not rehiring […]
Twice-stolen truck recovered by owners thanks to Facebook tips
BOTHELL, Wash., June 27, 2022 – After some homegrown detective work, a Bothell couple recovered their 2001 Ford F-350 7.3-Turbo diesel truck that was twice-stolen within a two-week period and left abandoned in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle. “We have been through some stuff together while camping; we were almost attacked by a cougar. […]
