Snohomish Sky FC Men join the United Premier Soccer League
EVERETT—Snohomish Sky FC men’s team joins the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Pacific Northwest Conference. The men’s team will begin play in the outdoor league on April 6, 2024, against the Bellevue Athletic. UPSL Premier Division is the top-tier division of the United Premier Soccer League. UPSL is the largest and most competitive pro-development league […]
Snohomish County Developmental Disability Transition Resource Fair, March 26
EVERETT—Snohomish County Human Services invites community members to the “Transition Resource Fair” on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 4-8:30 p.m. at Cascade High School in Everett. The Fair is held each year as a free, community event that welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees, and other interested […]
Suspect charged with vehicular homicide of Trooper Gadd, in US illegally
EVERETT—Raul Benitez Santana, 32, the Snohomish County man charged with the death of Washington State Trooper Chris Gadd, 27, entered the United States without permission and was in the country illegally, an ICE spokesman confirmed with FOX13 Seattle on March 5. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Mr. Santana, “entered the U.S. without […]
First three Let’s Go Washington initiatives pass the legislature and now law
OLYMPIA—Three of six Let’s Go Washington landmark initiatives to the legislature passed both chambers of the Washington State Senate and House on Monday, March 4, and will become law in 90 days after the Legislature adjourns on March 7—no signature by Governor Jay Inslee is needed. The three initiatives that did not receive public hearings […]
Bail set at $1 million in death of WSP Trooper Gadd
EVERETT—At Monday’s probable cause hearing for Raul Benitez Santana, 32, in the alleged vehicular homicide of Washington State Trooper Chris Gadd, who was tragically killed in the line-of-duty on Saturday, March 2, the District Court presiding judge set bail at $1 million. Mr. Santana’s father and two other family members attended Monday’s hearing, visibly distraught. He shared […]
Washington lawmakers hold public hearing on police pursuit initiative
OLYMPIA—The Senate Law and Justice Committee and the House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee held a public hearing on February 28 to discuss I-2113, the police pursuit initiative. A total of 161 people signed up to testy in which 151 were in favor of the initiative; another 5,483 people signed a petition not to testify […]
Mill Creek Police seeks help in identifying T-Mobile robbery suspects
MILL CREEK—The Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) is releasing photos and asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a robbery at T-Mobile in the Safeway Shopping Center. Officers were unable to pursue the suspects due to changes to Washington State law. On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., three masked […]
New Lynnwood Neighborhood Center to begin construction this April
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America’s new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is set to begin construction this upcoming April 15 which will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a true partnership between the faith community, the local businesses, the local community members and […]
Exclusive interview with new Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson
EVERETT—Snohomish County’s new sheriff, Susanna Johnson, was ceremoniously sworn-in on January 2 at the PUD Auditorium by Superior Court Judge Patrick Moriarty. Johnson defeated incumbent Adam Fortney in the 2023 General Election with a vote of 51.5% (or a difference of 5,719 votes). Johnson, now the County’s 33rd sheriff, first joined the Sheriff’s Office in […]
Rowdy Mukilteo Town Hall criticize lawmaker’s handling of statewide issues
MUKILTEO—Senator Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo), Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) and Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds), shared their priorities and heard from constituents at a 21st Legislative District town hall event at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, on Saturday, February 17. The event was emceed by Mukilteo Council President Louis Harris. Washington’s 21st Legislative District encompasses portions of Everett, […]
