Where to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The community is invited to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of the many celebrations hosted by various organizations. Below is a compilation of those events. Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee MLK Sunday Service The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual Greater Everett Area Community Celebration kicks […]
Public invited to celebrate MLK Jr’s legacy with weekend events of inspiration
EVERETT—YMCA of Snohomish County will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting its 3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend on January 12-15, 2024. The weekend kicks off with an inspirational breakfast on January 12 from 7 – 9 am at the Angel of the Winds […]
Arlington’s Amazon fulfillment center revs up staffing for Holidays
ARLINGTON, Wash., December 4, 2023—It’s been three months since Amazon opened Washington’s largest fulfillment distribution center in Arlington, but the warehouse is still far from fully staffed as it enters its first bustling holiday season and is looking to add to its team! The center currently has around 1,900 staff members, in addition to its […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Tickets on Sale
Snohomish County, Wash., August 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 27th, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a Social Hour and Silent Auction at 4:30 pm, with the […]
Thousands kicked off Independence Day at the Color of Freedom parade in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., July 4, 2023—Thousands attended the Color of Freedom Fourth of July Parade in Everett that returned after a three-year hiatus. When the pandemic ended, the City of Everett announced that it will not be able to hold the annual 4th of July Parade in 2022, citing budget and staffing issues as reasons. With […]
Officer Dan Rocha and 555 others, gone, but never forgotten
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2023—Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, along with 555 other fallen officers, were honored during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on Saturday, May 13, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Officer Daniel Rocha, along with the names of Thomas Wray and Jordan Jackson of Bellevue PD, Daryl Shuey and Dominique Calata of […]
Guilty verdict in the murder Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 3, 2023—A jury found Richard Rotter, the prime suspect behind the on-duty murder of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, to be guilty of aggregated first degree murder on Monday, April 3. “Today’s verdict comes with mixed feelings,” Everett Police Chief Dan Templman released in a statement. “While on one hand, I am […]
Naz Lashgari throws her hat in the ring for open District 3 seat
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2022—Lynnwood resident Naz Lashgari, former Chair of Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, announces her intent to seek the Democratic Precinct Committee Officer nomination to the Snohomish County Council District 3 position, after Councilwoman Stephanie Wright announced her resignation on August 29, 2022. Lashgari joins a list of six other hopefuls: […]
Mariner High School shooting suspect still at large
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2022 — Snohomish County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of Mariner High School in the Mukilteo School District that occurred this afternoon. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, an alleged juvenile fired shots at a vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the […]
Thousands show respect to fallen Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 5, 2022 – The city of Everett was in mourning Monday as thousands gathered into Angel of the Winds Arena to memorialize Officer Dan Rocha who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Everett community. The 41-year-old officer, father and husband was tragically gunned down, March 25, serving in the line of duty. […]
