How one man’s spiritual journey uncovered the holes in how the region addresses homelessness
LYNNWOOD—In the last two years, Lynnwood man Joe Wankelman has conducted nearly 600 interviews with homeless individuals throughout King and Snohomish counties, compiling evidence, and evaluating treatment and service center’s approaches. The purpose of his work is to get to the bottom of why, despite Washington State allocating $5.3 billion into the homelessness issue over […]
Firefighters rescue one man, another found dead in South Everett house fire
EVERETT—Firefighters rescued one man and found another man dead while responding to a house fire in south Everett the evening of Sunday, September 14. Firefighters were dispatched to the home in the 11800 block of 8th Ave W. just after 7 p.m. and found heavy fire conditions on the back side of the home. Witnesses […]
Thousands braved the rain Saturday for Lynnwood’s seventh annual Fair on 44th
LYNNWOOD—Six blocks of 44th Avenue, from 188th Street Southwest to 194th Street Southwest, were closed off on Saturday, September 6, for the Fair on 44th – the city’s annual community health and safety block party. Not even the light drizzle of rain prevented thousands of attendees. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. guests could participate […]
Celebrating a beacon of hope: Hundreds honor the legacy of Dr Gregory Jantz
EDMONDS—Hundreds came together at Westgate Chapel in Edmonds on Saturday, August 2, not just to mourn but to celebrate the life of Doctor Gregory Jantz who unexpectedly died in a vehicle accident at his home on July 4. As founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, Jantz spent over 40 years pioneering whole-person care, […]
Public invited to celebrating the life of Dr Gregory Jantz
EDMONDS—Join in celebrating the life of Doctor Gregory L Jantz at 2 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Westgate Chapel, located at 22901 Edmonds Way in Edmonds, WA. For those who cannot attend, a livestream of the service will be available at the following link: https://www.westgatechapel.com\watch Dr. Gregory Jantz tragically lost his life in […]
South County firefighters battle two major fires over July 4th weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On July 4th and 5th, South County firefighters responded to two significant fires within a 24-hour period. The cause of both fires is under investigation, with fireworks as a possible factor. On July 5, a fire damaged two homes north of Lake Stickney in Everett. Firefighters arrived shortly after 1:30 p.m. to find both […]
Family, Community, Mourn Tragic Loss of Dr. Gregory Jantz
WOODWAY—The Woodway and Edmonds communities are morning the tragic loss of Doctor Gregory Jantz, a pioneering mental health expert and beloved family man, who passed away in an unexpected accident at his home on July 4, 2025. “The family is deeply touched by the outpouring of love, prayers, support from friends, colleagues and members of […]
Jayda, forever 13, remains a symbol of a life taken too soon and a call for change
MUKILTEO—Roughly 200 gathered at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park on Thursday, July 3, to celebrate the life of Jayda Johnson, whose life was tragically cut short when a stray bullet, allegedly fired by Samuel Gizaw, struck and killed the seventh grader in the food court of the Alderwood Mall. Now, one year later, the family is still […]
Forever 13: Community invited to remembrance event of Jayda Johnson at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
LYNNWOOD—One year after the tragic death of 13-year-old Jayda Johnson in a mall shooting, her family in collaboration with Support 7 are organizing a remembrance event on July 3, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to honor her memory and advocate for stronger measures to prevent youth violence. The gathering aims […]
Dead body found near Olympic View Middle School in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—A dead body was found on a trail near Olympic View Middle School in Mukilteo this morning. Mukilteo Police do not believe there is any threat to the public at this time. Officers working with the Mukilteo Police responded to multiple calls of an individual with possible injuries on the 7300 Block of 48th Avenue […]
