Washington Productivity Board approves Lottery Team’s revenue idea
OLYMPIA—The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously on Feb. 27, 2025, to reward four state employees a cash award for their idea to generate revenue for the state. A team at Washington’s Lottery Commission implemented a project to improve earnings on their municipal investment […]
RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa opens in Lynnwood Friday
LYNNWOOD—RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa will be opening its doors for the first time on February 28th 2025. The public is invited to celebrate the occasion and to experience the Top Quality and Wellness firsthand. The event will start at 12pm and ends 4pm. Located at 4630 200th St SW, Suite B, Lynnwood, WA […]
Ferguson delivers new plan to slash up to half of state’s $15 billion budget deficit
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson announced his plan to slash an additional $4 billion of the state’s $15 billion budget deficit. The Governor said he hopes to continue working with the legislature to figure out how to deal with the remaining $8 billion dollars to end the legislative session with a “balanced budget.” “[O]ur state […]
George Hurst announces his 2025 Campaign for Lynnwood Mayor
Lynnwood City Council member, and former Council President, George Hurst is challenging the incumbent to be the next mayor of Lynnwood. “When I was elected to my third term on the City Council in 2023, I did not think I would be running for Mayor,” Councilman Hurst says, “But during the past two years, I […]
Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee recognizes ‘Black men in Action’
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee held its first ever breakfast event entitled Black men in Action at the Washington State University Everett Campus on Wednesday, February 26. The purpose of the event was to bring men together to explore ways how Black men can mentor Black youth, while recognizing Black men who have spent […]
Cantwell and Spokane Police Chief testify on Washington drug trafficking
WASHINGTON—The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing titled Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A view from the Front Lines on Wednesday, February 26, where ranking member Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), joined by Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall, testified on the impacts of fentanyl in Washington State and the need to improve drug […]
Nehring and Mead Introduce proposal to increase childcare availability in Snohomish County
EVERETT – This week, Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead introduced Ordinance 25-015 to improve access to childcare across the county. The ordinance aims to reduce local regulatory barriers for childcare providers and allow childcare facilities in more locations throughout Snohomish County. The ordinance creates a more simplified and cohesive permit process for daycare […]
A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]
15-y/o and 13-y/o arrested in shooting incident near Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—First reported by KOMO News, on Tuesday, February 25, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the groin near Alderwood Mall then later attempted to escape custody at the hospital. A second teen, a 13-year-old boy accompanying the 15-year-old, was also arrested. Lynnwood Police rushed to the JR Furniture where they discovered a 15-year-old boy […]
Law enforcement agencies across Snohomish County took the Polar Plunge
LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 […]
