Law enforcement agencies across Snohomish County took the Polar Plunge
LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 […]
RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s Policy Committee deadline
OLYMPIA—Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia. This session, lawmakers in the state House and Senate have introduced nearly 1,800 bills. To stay alive, much of that legislation needed to get voted out […]
OSPI and WIAA respond to Trump restrictions on trans athletes from participating in women’s sports
OLYMPIA—President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, January 5, which would prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports. This order could also block transgender athletes from entering the country for the 2028 Olympics. The order directs the Department of Education, of which Trump seeks to eliminate, from carrying out “enforcement actions” […]
Firearm accident result in the death of 17-year-old
LYNNWOOD—A 17-year-old accidentally shot himself while handling a firearm without parental supervision at a Lynnwood residence on Thursday, February 6. According to Lynnwood Police, on February 6, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., they responded to an assault with a weapon call in the 19900 block of 56th Ave W. Officers were advised that one person […]
Two arrested in undercover drug bust at Edmonds motel
EDOMNDS—An Edmonds Police Department ongoing narcotics investigation led to an early morning arrest of a 42-year-old male and a 37-year-old woman at St. Frances Motel in Edmonds. Just before 7:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, a narcotics investigation led to the service of a search warrant at a motel in the 23900 block of Hwy 99. […]
Auto thefts decline in Washington State for the first time in five years
For the first time since 2020, Washington experienced a decline in auto thefts. Auto thefts were down 31% when compared to 2023, according to a report released by the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA). Washington still ranks #7 nationwide in auto thefts per capita and #5 for total volume of auto thefts. The good news is […]
A permit may soon be required for Washingtonians to purchase firearms
OLYMPIA—A proposal to require a permit to purchase firearms is the latest gun legislation to be introduced in this year’s legislative session. “I think a lot of people miss that no one that I know of, at least here, is anti-Second Amendment,” said Nico Battle, from the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, in support of the […]
Collision Investigation Unit Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Bothell
BOTHELL—A 16-year-old male was killed in a vehicle crash on Locust Way in Bothell early Saturday morning the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reports. Around 1:59 a.m. Saturday, February 1, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in the 24200 block of Locust Way in the unincorporated Bothell area. […]
Mayor Nehring delivers 2025 State of the City address for Marysville
MARYSVILLE—Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring delivered his 2025 State of the City address Tuesday evening, January 28, covering city accomplishments and what lies ahead for the City of Marysville through the rest of the year. Mayor Jon Nehring has been the Mayor of Marysville since 2010 and raised his family there. Coming from a background in […]
OSPI Superintendent steadfast in commitment to protecting undocumented students from ICE
OLYMPIA—Washington State education Superintendent Chris Reykdal releases guidance for school districts on protections for undocumented students. He asks that school districts develop policies for responding to immigration enforcement actions. According to the press release, Reykdal states that school districts have a “constitutional and moral obligation to provide a free, high-quality public education to all students” […]
