NOAA predicts a strong 2026 El Niño: A warmer, drier winter and lower snowpack in Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE—Forecasters are tracking the likely emergence of a strong El Niño later this year, with some models suggesting it could rank among the most intense events in more than a century—a “super” El Niño. El Niño and its counterpart La Niña form the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the dominant driver of year-to-year climate variability across the […]
Nate’s Corner: Why Housing First policy is failing Snohomish County
For decades, governments at the local, state, and federal levels have approached homelessness and addiction with good intentions. At this point, billions of dollars have been poured into programs, outreach efforts, and services intended to help our struggling neighbors escape the throes of addiction. But today, it is clear that what we are doing is […]
Oak Harbor student winner of Second District 2026 Congressional Art Competition
MOUNT VERNON — U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Friday announced that Olivia Hamm of Oak Harbor High School is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Washington state’s 2nd Congressional District. Her charcoal self-portrait, “Sleepy,” took first place. “It takes courage to put yourself out there as a young artist, and I […]
Letter to Editor: Lynnwood Retirement Community Living Made Easy with Community Transit
I moved to a retirement community in Lynnwood in January 2026. Upon my arrival I quickly discovered that a tremendous asset exists in the Lynnwood/Edmonds area. Community Transit, a topnotch community bus service, ably serves the area. During the last year as I investigated where I might settle in the Seattle area, I was drawn […]
Armed suspect wounded after firing on officers in Arlington domestic dispute
ARLINGTON — The Snohomish Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday at an Arlington apartment complex after officers responded to a domestic-violence call between a father and his adult son. Arlington police were called to the Timbers by Vintage complex around 4 a.m. Saturday for reports of a domestic-violence […]
Speaker Berg? The brewing battle to be WA’s next House speaker
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The leader of the powerful Washington state House committee that oversees tax policy is mounting a challenge to Speaker Laurie Jinkins for leadership of the majority Democratic caucus. Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, told Jinkins in a conversation last month that she intends to seek the post when Democratic lawmakers choose caucus leaders […]
WA airports get $82.1M for upgrades from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced on Friday, May 22, that seven airports across the State of Washington received a total of $82,161,209 in grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the […]
84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project to begin May 26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— One of Snohomish County’s busiest corridors will get a facelift of sorts beginning this month with safety enhancements designed to reduce speeds and improve signalization and signage. The 84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project, between State Route 9 near Marysville and State Route 92 near Granite Falls, will start May 26 and […]
“Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250” at the 2026 Evergreen State Fair
MONROE—For 117 years, the Evergreen State Fair has brought people together to celebrate and honor the rich history of Snohomish County. This year’s theme is more than a playful turn of phrase, “Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250”, it invites us to reflect on our nation’s past, recognize those who helped build it and honor the traditions that continue to shape our community today. […]
13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome on May 30
TACOMA—A free Veterans Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, offering veterans from Pierce, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Thurston counties access to a wide range of community and government resources. The 13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 […]
