Crime Fighters: VOTF has record breaking year in 2024 with all-time-high violent offense arrests
MARYSVILLE—The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender’s Task Force (VOTF) had a busy year in 2024 with 206 felony arrests, 38 firearms recovered, 65 sexual assault arrests, 23 homicide arrests, and 68 DOC arrests. Last year also marked the most homicide arrests the task force has made since its founding in 2013. Despite homicide arrests hitting an […]
Stanwood and Lynnwood mayors elected as Chair and Vice Chair of Community Transit Board
EVERETT—Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was selected by his peers at Thursday’s meeting to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2025, a one-year term. He joined the Community Transit Board in October 2020 and served as an alternate from 2012 through 2015. Roberts began serving as mayor of Stanwood in November […]
School delays and cancellations for February 5
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) Due to rapidly changing weather conditions, we are changing to a two hour late start today. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no AM/PM APPLE Preschool or Presidents Preschool, […]
Snohomish County Civic Engagement Day has its biggest turnout yet
EVERETT—Nearly 300 high school students took a field trip to the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, January 30, to participate in the County’s third annual Civic Engagement Day, where students can learn the ins-and-outs of local government. Classes were spread throughout the County Campus Administrative Building and the Snohomish County Courthouse centering on six departments […]
Cyberattack of the Year goes to Washington State Courts with special mention Sea-Tac Airport
According to TechCrunch, 2024 marked a record-breaking year for ransomware attacks leaving lasting impacts for millions worldwide. Of these perhaps the most disruptive for Washingtonians were the cyberattack on the Washington State Court systems, effectively halting filing, hearings, and restricted access to the Washington Court website which includes court rules, as well as access to […]
Lynnwood Times names Bob Ferguson as 2025 Justice Warrior of the Year
It was a busy 2024 for Washington State Attorney General and incoming Governor Bob Ferguson (D) winning more than $550.4 million for Washington residents in the first half of that year alone. Ferguson is Washington’s 18th Attorney General. Since becoming Attorney General in 2012 he has been praised by Democrats and Progressives for suing the […]
Lake Stevens neighbors organize Kids Gifting Adults event
LAKE STEVENS—A group of Lake Stevens residents, and members of the Facebook group Being Neighborly Lake Stevens, organized a unique holiday event this year called Kids Gifting Adults, where local children could shop for gifts for their parents at no cost to them. This year a total of 34 Lake Stevens children signed up for […]
Sno-Isle Libraries appoints Kay Crull to Board of Trustees
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Kay Crull to the Board of Trustees. With five trustees appointed from Snohomish County and two from Island County, the Board ensures the diverse perspectives of residents across our entire service area are represented. Following a competitive application process, Crull was […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities
EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
OSPI and ESD Place Special Consultant to Support District
MARYSVILLE—In a letter to district staff, families, and community members on Monday, December 2, Dr. Burgess, interim superintendent, announced the OSPI and the ESD placement of Dr. Sue Ann Bube, special consultant. Below is the letter in its entirety:“Dear Marysville School District Staff, Families, and Community Members, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sue […]
