Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 29, 2023—Family, friends, beer, barbecues, and of course fireworks. These are things that come to mind when we think of the Fourth of July — the annual celebration commemorating the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the monarch of Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Luckily, Snohomies won’t have […]
Which Snohomish County cities allow July 4 fireworks this year
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2023—Despite the use of fireworks being prohibited in some parts of Snohomish County for Independence Day, you may still partake in this July 4 tradition in several cities. For the Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Three suspects arrested in connection to Spruce Park homicides
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 13, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in Spruce Park at […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
Where to celebrate Memorial Day in Snohomish County for 2023
Below are Memorial Day ceremonies and/or parades throughout Snohomish County. If you know any other events, please mention it in the comment section below. All city and county government buildings and services throughout Snohomish County will be closed on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day. All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses to and […]
Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]
Snohomish County awards $500,000 in grants to arts and culture organizations
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 10, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $500,000 to 21 arts and culture organizations. The Arts and Culture Recovery Grants fund organizations so they can continue activities that support public benefit and enhance community engagement through mid-to-large events and festivals held in Snohomish County. These […]
8 arrests, methamphetamine, and fentanyl confiscated in Operation Clean Sweep
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 28, 2023—The Marysville Police Department has issued a public advisory after fentanyl pills disguised as candy called “Rainbow Fentanyl” were confiscated during a Friday, March 24, drug raid called, “Operation Clean Sweep.” “Operation Clean Sweep” led to eight arrests, 37 contacts, one citation, three drug referrals, two seized narcotics, and one seized […]
Public outcry as Binda sexually promotes Love Conquers All to minors
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 21, 2023—More controversy surrounds Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda as social media users condemn his recent “Love Conquers All” tour promotional Instagram post to middle and high school students calling it, “sexualized advertisement.” According to Binda’s tour schedule, he was to visit Everett High School, Olympic View High School, Lake Stevens High […]
