SBA to hold mobile pop-up event in Stanwood, April 17
STANWOOD—The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting a mobile pop-up event in Stanwood on Friday, April 17, to assist with disaster loan applications and help businesses learn how the SBA disaster loan can help pay for financial losses. The mop up event will be held at the Stanwood Station Parking Lot – […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners discusses redistricting following Edmonds annexation
EDMONDS—South County Fire’s Board of Fire Commissioners is in the process of commissioner election redistricting following the annexation of the City of Edmonds into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The RFA is governed by seven elected fire commissioners – two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts with roughly the same population. An independent consultant […]
First cannabis retail store opens in Lynnwood following ban lift
LYNNWOOD — A new chapter in Lynnwood’s economic and community landscape begins this week as Starbuds Cannabis Co. becomes the first retail cannabis store to open following the City’s decision to lift its longstanding ban on cannabis retail. Located along the highly active 196th Street corridor—alongside nationally recognized brands like Starbucks and Wingstop—Starbuds represents a shift […]
72-year-old Lake Stevens man killed in semitruck collision near Marysville
MARYSVILLE—A 72-year-old man was killed yesterday after the driver lost control of her vehicle and slid into oncoming traffic on State Route 9, striking a semitruck northeast of Marysville Wednesday, April 15. According to the Washington State Patrol, the 72-year-old driver from Lake Stevens was traveling in her 2006 Toyota Carolla southbound on SR9 around […]
Suzan DelBene Commentary: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program is a Trojan Horse for privatizing Medicare
Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An MRI showed that a herniated disc was pressing on her sciatic nerve. Joanne’s doctor prescribed an epidural steroid injection to help alleviate the […]
John Braun commentary: Democrats are in no rush to settle concerns about potential fraud
A recent state audit questioned whether Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families had properly spent federal funds to subsidize childcare. Between compliance and documentation concerns, the money involved could exceed $37 million. Just as troubling, if not more so, is an admission DCYF made through the audit: Two-thirds of the payments it made to […]
Guilty verdict in 2024 Lake Stevens murder case
EVERETT—A Snohomish County jury found 58-year-old Arlington man Mark Downey guilty on April 8, 2026, of Murder in the Second Degree with a deadly weapon in connection with the 2024 death of 37-year-old Katie McQueen of Mariposa, California. On August 20, 2024, deputies responded to reports of a suspicious death in the 11800 block of […]
‘Finish the Spine’: Everett Mayor and County Executive make the case for Everett Link Extension
EVERETT—With a looming $34.5 billion budget deficit facing Sound Transit light rail over the next 20 years, the City of Everett is laying a compelling case for why the Sound Transit Board should keep a fully funded Everett Link in an upcoming ST3 System Plan vote expected no later than June 30. “So first of […]
A message from Mayor George Hurst: My first 100 days
Last Friday, April 10, was my 100th day as Lynnwood Mayor. I can tell you that those days were busy ones, filled with meetings and events. I am amazed by how quickly the workday goes by and I am thrilled and honored to serve as your Mayor. It is really a joy of mine to […]
Senator Keith Wagoner Announces Candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3
SEDRO-WOOLLEY – Today, State Senator Keith Wagoner (R-39th District) formally announced his candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3. Wagoner registered his campaign with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in June 2025, shortly after Commissioner Lisa Janicki announced her retirement. A former Sedro-Woolley City Councilmember and Mayor, Wagoner currently serves as State Senator for the […]
