Marysville PD Corporal awarded 2025 40 Under 40
MARYSVILLE—Corporal Aly Babcock of the Marysville Police Department was recently honored as one of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s 2025 40 Under 40 award recipients, a prestigious global recognition celebrating emerging leaders in law enforcement. Babcock joins a distinguished group recognized for their innovation, integrity and service to their communities. Her career includes […]
POE and partners awarded state honor for historic Weyerhaeuser restoration at Waterfront Place
EVERETT —Efforts to restore one of Everett’s most iconic landmarks — the historic Weyerhaeuser Office Building — has earned statewide recognition. On Sept. 18, the Port of Everett, its partner, NGMA Group, and project manager, The Schuster Group, received the Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Rehabilitation from the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic […]
Former Sheriff launches nonprofit to help troubled and directionless youths
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Former Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, his wife Jill, and Jose Garcia, who owns Team United MMA in Lake Stevens, have partnered up in launching a brand-new nonprofit called the LEAD the Way Program aimed at helping Snohomish County youths develop leadership skills, seek mentorship, or otherwise just keep out of trouble. The nonprofit […]
There’s always next year; Mariners miss shot at first ever World Series appearance
SEATTLE—Things were looking good for Seattle Mariners fans last night until Toronto Bluejays powerhouse George Springer hit a three-run homerun in the seventh inning, a play that Seattle’s baseball team would be unable to bounce back from and secure its first ever World Series appearance. Up until that point the Mariners were up 3-1 after […]
Brother of Lynnwood Councilwoman faces theft charge in alleged porch piracy amid conflict-of-interest concerns
LYNNWOOD—In the early hours of August 14, 2025, Joshua De La Cruz, the 37-year-old brother of Lynnwood lawmaker City Councilwoman Derica Escamilla, was arrested on a charge of third-degree theft following an alleged incident involving stolen packages and mail from a residential porch. The case, handled by the Lynnwood Police Department, has raised questions about […]
Gesa Awards More Than $528K to Local Heroes Across the Pacific Northwest
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program. This year marks a record-breaking milestone for Gesa, with more than half-a-million dollars in grants awarded to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest, […]
Boeing secures FAA approval to increase 737 MAX production to 42 per month
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday, October 17, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase production of its 737 MAX jetliners to 42 aircraft per month, marking a significant step for the aerospace juggernaut following a production cap imposed by regulators following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident on January 5, 2024. “I am encouraged to hear […]
Catastrophic flooding from typhoon Halong devastates Alaska native communities
ANCHORAGE, AK—Typhoon Halong’s remnants struck the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta around October 13–14, 2025, with hurricane-force winds and storm surges, disproportionately impacted Alaska Native villages, specifically the Yup’ik communities. In Kipnuk, 90% of homes (121) were destroyed; in Kwigillingok, a third of homes were swept away. These communities are reliant on subsistence hunting and fishing. Tragically, one […]
No Kings protesters rally for Democracy against what Rick Steves calls an authoritarian ‘coup’
EDMONDS—An estimated 7 million Americans (according to organizers) flooded streets, parks, and town squares across all 50 states on Saturday, October 18, in the latest wave of “No Kings” protests in solidarity to what they perceive as President Donald J Trump’s assault on Democracy with monarchical and authoritarian tendencies. Some 2,500 events were organized by […]
Scores of vehicles towed from private lot near Lynnwood Light Rail Station after Mariners game
LYNNWOOD— As first reported by KING 5, more than 40 drivers faced unexpected fees exceeding $400 each after their vehicles were towed from a seemingly vacant lot adjacent to the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station following Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners game. The Seattle Mariners loss to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-13 in Game 3 […]
