Massive data breach exposes Social Security information
FLORIDA—On the 89th anniversary of the Social Security program on Wednesday, August 14, it was reported that 2.9 billion records were compromised, including Social Security numbers, in a breach of National Public Data, a background check company, that occurred four months earlier in April. “It is disturbing and unacceptable that Americans are just now learning […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
Public invited to Touch-A-Truck in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—Explore trucks and interact with vehicles at the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Totem Middle School’s Asbery Field, 1605 7th St. The City of Marysville invites families to attend this free event. Horns and sirens will sound from 10 a.m. to noon, with a quiet hour […]
Signup for the 16th Annual 5K Monster Mad Dash
The Foundation for Edmonds School District proudly presents the 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k! Form a team, wear your favorite costume, and run, walk or wag across the finish line at the Foundation’s 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k, Saturday, October 5th! Two laps complete the 5k. Time your pace and results through https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/ […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to wildfires
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation on August 16 to help clear and repair roadways affected by wildfires in Ferry, Klickitat, Skagit, and Yakima counties. Since July 2024, Washington state has experienced abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures, creating high-risk fuel conditions in these counties. The resulting large number of fires […]
Detectives seeking public’s help in solving homicide of Kelly Sarsten
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public’s help in solving the 2004 cold case homicide of 37-year-old Kelly Sarsten. On August 19, 2004, Kelly’s remains were found in the Pilchuck River behind her residence. She was last seen August 18, 2004, at her home in the 200 block of North […]
WSDOT Traffic: Know before you go for Aug 16-19
Traffic is an inevitability in the summer, but what If there’s a way you could know what to expect before you left? Below is Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) “Know before you go” print map for the weekend of August 16 through 19. You might walk, you might run, or you might travel on […]
Hero father saves his child from would-be kidnapper
MARYSVILLE—Parents in Marysville successfully fought-off a would-be kidnapper from abducting their child who was inside their vehicle. Just after 5:00 p.m., August 14, Marysville Police officers responded to a reported attempted kidnapping in the 1500 block of 9th St., in Marysville. Officers were advised that an adult male subject had opened the rear door of […]
Two indicted for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok
SEATTLE—Two suspects are facing federal charges for the deadly 2022 home invasion of 36-year-old Irah Sok, a mother and wife who was killed in her South Everett home while sleeping next to her child. Kevin Thistle, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, are both in custody and face first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, […]
