Kayak Point Park day-use area to be closed to the public starting July 5
STANWOOD, Wash., June 5, 2023—The day-use area at Kayak Point Regional Park will be closed to the public starting July 5, 2023, for the Kayak Point Park Day-Use Improvement Project. Construction for Phase 1 of the approximately $20 million renovation project is scheduled to take place through at least December 31, 2023, and will provide […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, 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 […]
Mayors across Snohomish County support recriminalizing illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 6, 2023—Fifteen mayors represented by the Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition, join forces in a letter urging the Snohomish County Council to pass proposed Ordinance 23-046 to recriminalize controlled and counterfeit substances. “Currently, cites in Snohomish County and across Washington state are looking to enact laws governing the possession […]
Crime, Homelessness and affordable housing key topics of discussion at Mayor’s Coffee Klatch
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 20, 2023—Homelessness so often coupled with drug and mental health issues, and home ownership becoming more challenging due to a lack of affordable housing were much on the minds of residents at a recent Coffee Klatch hosted by Mayor Jon Nehring with special guest Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). “Homelessness, and drugs and […]
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 […]
Mayor Franklin delivers Everett State of the City address
EVERETT, Wash., March 12, 2023—Affordable housing, homelessness, violent crime, economic development, climate change and more recreational opportunities are some of the key challenges facing the city of Everett after a year of highs and lows, Mayor Cassie Franklin said. While Everett drew its share of highs with the opening of Paine Field to commercial air […]
38th Legislative District In-Person Town Hall this Sunday
Join your 38th Legislative District members for an in-person Town Hall! Join Sen. June Robinson and Reps. Mary Fosse and Julio Cortes for a discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session. They will provide updates on their work in Olympia and ongoing legislation, as well as answer any questions you have. EVENT DETAILS 2-4 p.m. Sunday, […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gives State of the City Address
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 6, 2023—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine gave his 2023 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 22 at the Rosehill Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Marine’s 17-minute address, the second of his record third term, covered 10 subjects ranging from community engagement, crime statistics, completed and upcoming projects to the 2023 […]
