Battle Ground recognizes Antifa as Domestic Terror Organization
BATTLE GROUND—The City of Battle Ground on Monday, June 1, formally recognized President Donald J Trump’s executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, becoming one of the first municipalities to do so in a proclamation. Mayor Eric Overholser signed the proclamation at the city council’s business meeting on June 1. The proclamation references […]
COMMENTRY: See How Snohomish County Legislators REALLY Voted in 2026
We at Future 42 are proud to release our 2026 Snohomish County Legislative Scorecard, an abbreviated version from the state scorecard focused on the votes cast by Snohomish County legislators this session in Olympia. Here, we shine a light on how our state senators and representatives stood on 12 key bills and amendments during the […]
Armed suspect wounded after firing on officers in Arlington domestic dispute
ARLINGTON — The Snohomish Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday at an Arlington apartment complex after officers responded to a domestic-violence call between a father and his adult son. Arlington police were called to the Timbers by Vintage complex around 4 a.m. Saturday for reports of a domestic-violence […]
Longview Schools Superintendent arrested in high school sexual assault investigation
LONGVIEW — Longview police arrested Karen Cloninger, superintendent of Longview Public Schools, on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving students at Mark Morris High School. Superintendent Cloninger faces charges of tampering with a witness, a class C felony; failure to report, a gross misdemeanor; and obstructing a […]
Big Four Ice Caves Collapse Safety Drill Scheduled for May 26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a drill on May 26th to exercise emergency response plans and communications plans in the event of a major avalanche or collapse of the Big Four Ice Caves. Aircraft from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Life Flight network and Airlift Northwest will be participating, along with Snohomish […]
Bothell High school students stage massive walkout over vote that killed SRO position
BOTHELL — Several hundred Bothell High School students walked out of classes Monday, May 18, to protest the Northshore School Board’s decision to eliminate the school’s only school resource officer, ending a program that had operated for more than 30 years. The students marched from the high school campus to Bothell City Hall, chanting in […]
Three killed in hate crime shooting at San Diego Mosque
SAN DIEGO — Three adult men, including a security guard, were fatally shot outside the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, May 19, in what local authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two teenage suspects were found dead nearby from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. “Hate has no home in San Diego,” San […]
City of Mukilteo Seeking Applications for Civil Service Commission
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies for the unexpired terms on the Civil Service Commission. “The Civil Service Commission plays a vital role in ensuring fairness, integrity, and professionalism in the hiring and personnel processes for Mukilteo’s Police and Fire departments,” said Mayor Joe Marine. “We encourage community members who […]
Authorities seek escaped inmate Samuel Evans Kimble
MONROE—The Washington State Department of Corrections and local law enforcement are searching for a minimum-security inmate who escaped from the Monroe Correctional Complex. Samuel Evans Kimble, DOC No. 439536, escaped from the Minimum Security Unit at 10:53 p.m. Thursday, May 14. He is serving a 27-month sentence for a Snohomish County conviction of domestic violence […]
Fallen Officer Charles “Ed” Ray honored nearly 120 years after his death
EVERETT– Members of the Everett Police Department attended the 2026 Peace Officers Memorial – Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony in Olympia earlier this month, where Everett Police Officer Charles Edward Ray was honored nearly 120 years after his death in the line of duty. This week, the department’s Honor Guard is visiting Washington D.C. […]
