Edmonds College to host spring Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on March 25
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College, in partnership with WorkSource Everett and the City of Lynnwood, will host the Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, March 25, at the college’s gym (Seaview Gym 200th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036). The event runs from 4-7 p.m. Over 50 employers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center to Sound Transit, as […]
Another year of Emerald City Comic Con comes to a close
SEATTLE—Emerald City Comic Con came to a close this past weekend, wrapping up its 23rd year of celebrating all things geek and pop culture. The annual convention ran from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 8, at both Seattle convention centers (the Arch Building and the newly constructed Summit building), featuring show floors, vendors, celebrity […]
Evergreen Goodwill’s guide to thrifting your way to Spring
SEATTLE — As the days get longer and the weather starts to warm, everybody wants to shed the winter coats and bring out lighter pieces. Whether you’re refreshing your seasonal wardrobe or experimenting with a new look, Evergreen Goodwill has everything you need to build on‑trend outfits—without the negative environmental impact or retail price tag. […]
Lynnwood retiree hit with $500 water bill from a retroactive City Utility Tax hike
LYNNWOOD—A retired Lynnwood homeowner was shocked to see a $500 water bill from Alderwood Water District at the beginning of the month, an impact from the City Council’s decision to approve a utility tax increase last November to address the city’s budget shortfall. The Lynnwood resident – who has asked to remain anonymous so we […]
First grants awarded under WA’s new $100M police hiring program
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been awarded to local police departments, after months of frustration over the program’s rollout. The Kent Police Department plans to use over $1.9 million in state funding to hire 20 new entry-level officers, according to the state Criminal Justice […]
72-y/o Lynnwood victim in domestic violence case passes away
LYNNWOOD—The 72-year-old man, who was the victim of a domestic violence assault in his Lynnwood residence on March 2, tragically passed away on Tuesday, March 10. The charges in this case have been amended to Second-Degree Murder, and the suspect remains in Snohomish County Jail with a $500,000 bail. At approximately 3:20 a.m., on […]
Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax Passes House, Now Moves to Senate for Final Vote Before Becoming Law
OLYMPIA—After 24 hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds of heated debate with over 80 amendments, the Democratic-led Senate Bill 6346, known as the Millionaires’ Tax, passed the Washington State House Tuesday, March 10, with a vote of 51-46 without any Republican support. The measure could reshape the Evergreen State’s regressive tax system but faces fears […]
15-year-old arrested for ties to last week’s Meadowdale Park shooting
LYNNWOOD—A 15-year-old Meadowdale High School student was arrested yesterday in connection with the shooting that took place at Meadowdale Neighborhood Park last week, on Friday, March 6. The arrest was conducted by detectives, working with the Lynnwood Police Department, in cooperation with the department’s Special Operations Section. In their investigations, the agency found the shooting […]
Big Government Overreach in Olympia: Proposed Bill Aims to Silence Businesses in Politics
OLYMPIA—Two Washington State Democratic senators have introduced a bill on corporate and small businesses influence in politics, stripping these of the ability to fund campaigns or ballot measures and imposing stiff penalties for violations. Senate Bill 6358, sponsored by Senators Hasegawa and Chapman, was filed March 9, 2026, and sent to the Law & Justice […]
Legislators consider bills on low-income housing
OLYMPIA [By: Ayeda Masood] – As the Washington legislative session is in its final week, bills that could significantly affect Washington’s homelessness and affordable housing crisis are advancing. Among these bills are HB 2266, HB 2442, and SB 6027. Washington’s most recently released Point In Time Count from January 2025 reported 22,173 people were homeless […]
