Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row gets sweeter with grand opening of Menchie’s at the Marina
EVERETT — It just got sweeter at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place with Menchie’s at the Marina now open at Fisherman’s Harbor “Restaurant Row,” bringing its popular self-serve frozen yogurt experience to the waterfront. Menchie’s joins a growing lineup of locally owned businesses helping shape the next phase of Waterfront Place as a vibrant waterfront […]
From solo hobby to 500 members: inside WA’s thriving adult LEGO Community
LYNNWOOD—What started as a handful of adults gathering in living rooms more than 25 years ago has grown into one of the largest LEGO fan communities in the Pacific Northwest. SEALUG — the Seattle LEGO Users Group — now connects more than 500 Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) from Marysville to Olympia, bringing builders, collectors […]
Lynnwood terminates Flock Safety cameras due to trust and oversight issues
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously on Monday, February 22, to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, scrapping a controversial network of automated license plate recognition cameras that had drawn months of fierce community backlash over privacy invasions and potential misuse for immigration enforcement. The Council’s decision was a swift reversal for a program once […]
EASC Announces Activate Snohomish Community Grant Recipients
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on Feb. 19 announced the recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $85,000 to 22 businesses and municipalities across Snohomish County. Each grant is designed to support local readiness and engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™. Funded by the Seattle Foundation with support […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine selected as Community Transit Board chair
EVERETT—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine was selected by his peers to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2026, a one-year term. Chair Marine served on the board from 2008-2013, and re-joined in 2020. He has lived in Mukilteo for more than 20 years. Mountlake Terrace City Council Member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright […]
King County Superior Court Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announces run for Supreme Court Position 4
SEATTLE – Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announced his campaign for Washington State Supreme Court Position 4, a seat currently held by Justice Charles Johnson, who will Constitutionally ‘age-out’ in 2026. Judge O’Donnell has over 25 years experience as a prosecutor and judge and currently serves on the King County Superior Court. Judge O’Donnell’s peers elected him […]
YMCA of Snohomish County celebrates 125 years of impact
EVERETT – This year marks the 125th anniversary of the YMCA of Snohomish County, celebrating more than a century of strengthening our community and ensuring everyone has a place to belong. Since opening its doors on January 23, 1901, the Y has been a trusted partner to generations of families – responding to local needs […]
Three new members join Community Transit Board
EVERETT—Edmonds City Council Member Susan Paine, Lynnwood City Council Member David Parshall, and Mountlake Terrace City Council Member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright have been selected to a two-year term on the Community Transit Board of Directors, which sets budget and policy direction for the countywide transit agency. The new Community Transit Board will elect officers at […]
Measles outbreak declared in Snohomish County after 3 new cases
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Health Department has confirmed three new measles cases this week in local children who were exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina. These three new cases amount to an outbreak – a sign the disease is now spreading locally. The children tested positive for the virus that causes measles on […]
WSP graduates 58 new troopers from the 121st Basic Training
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 58 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on Wednesday, January 7, during the 121st Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 5th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 121st TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous […]
