Sound Transit announces road closures in Lynnwood and Northgate
PUGET SOUND—In preparation for the upcoming August 30 opening of the much-anticipated Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit announces several road closures in North Seattle and Lynnwood. I-5 in Northgate Road Closures 44th Avenue in Lynnwood Road Closures As early as Monday, April 15, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue working on drainage installation, fiber tie-ins, and […]
83-y/o Lynnwood woman killed after kidnapping suspect flees police
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Trudy Slanger, 83, was killed after kidnapping and domestic violence assault suspect, Robert Rowland, 37, of Kenmore, stuck her vehicle in a head-on collision fleeing from law enforcement around 8 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at SR-525 and 148th Street SW in unincorporated Lynnwood. Rowland is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol […]
Alexa’s Cafe to join ‘Restaurant Row’ at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place
EVERETT—Alexa’s Cafe will soon be serving up scrambles and pancakes with a side of waterfront views at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. On April 9, the Port of Everett Commission approved a new 10-year lease with two five-year extension options for a 2,400-square-foot interior restaurant space with expansive outdoor patio along the Marina esplanade. […]
City of Mill Creek to hold State of the City luncheon on April 24
MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek is excited to present its first State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24, in conjunction with the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce at The Forum at Mill Creek Town Center (15115 Main St, Mill Creek). From noon to 1:00 p.m., we invite the Mill Creek community to […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins statewide project of the year award
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works’ project that created the Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS) was innovative, changing the way the county handles mitigation and saving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds. As a result, the project has been recognized as the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association […]
Washington named eighth most dangerous state in 2024 study
The latest study reveals Washington is the eighth most dangerous state, highlighting ongoing concerns over crime and safety. Washington state has a safety score of 59.6. The Larceny/Theft Rate in Washington is the highest (2133.6) per 100,000, revealing it as having a major issue with property crime compared to other states. Legal experts at Simmrin Law Group examined crime statistics from […]
Public invited to an Earth Day discussion with Dr. Carolyn Finney, author of ‘Black Faces, White Spaces’
EVERETT—Washington State University’s (WSU) second Everett Empowered speaker event is scheduled for April 18, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., featuring Dr. Carolyn Finney speaking about the environment and diversity in honor of Earth Day. The Earth Day conversation will focus on why are African Americans are so underrepresented when it comes to interest in nature, outdoor […]
WA judge rules high-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional, state appeals
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 10, 2023—A Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge ruled Monday, April 8, that Washington State’s ban on high-capacity magazines was unconstitutional, immediately issuing an injunction for the state to stop enforcing the ban, the Seattle Times first reported. On July 1, 2022, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5078 went into effect making it illegal […]
Meet Marysville’s new paint striper truck: Sir Stripes-a-Lot
LYNNWOOD—The newest member of the City of Marysville’s fleet of specialized maintenance vehicles now has a name: Sir Stripes-a-Lot. In an NCAA-March-Madness-inspired bracket, the City encouraged residents to vote for their favorite names. After three rounds of weekly voting, ‘Sir Stripes-a-Lot’ garnered the most votes. Other contenders were, in order of popularity: “We think these […]
AZ Supreme Court rules 160-year-old law criminalizing abortion still stands
ARIZONA—The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, April 9, in a 4-2 vote, that a state law written in 1862, nearly completely prohibiting abortion statewide, is still enforceable. The 162-year-old state law makes abortion a felony, punishable from anywhere between two to five years in prison, for anyone who performs one, or helps a woman obtain […]
