Cascade Symphony begins its 65th anniversary season with Beethoven’s Seventh
EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 65th anniversary season on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 pm, with Beethoven Seventh: The Apotheosis of the Dance at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. Michael Miropolsky, in his 25th anniversary season as Cascade Symphony’s Music Director, notes “For 65 seasons, our orchestra has brought […]
FBI Most Wanted Fraudster, Manjit Bedi of Kent, in alleged SNAP fraud extradited from India
SEATTLE — A 64-year-old Kent man accused of converting at least $600,000 in federal food benefits into personal cash through a Tacoma grocery store was returned from India this week and is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma after fleeing the country following his indictment. Manjit Bedi, who owned and operated the […]
USS Benfold returns to Everett after 8-month Indo-Pacific deployment
EVERETT — The USS Benfold returned to its homeport at Naval Station Everett on Oct. 16 after more than eight months of operations supporting regional security and U.S. partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Navy announced. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer departed San Diego on Feb. 1 and traveled more than 20,000 nautical miles across […]
Anglers asked to respect construction boundaries at Naselle Hatchery
NASELLE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking anglers to be mindful of construction boundaries when fishing near the Naselle Hatchery in Pacific County. The facility is under renovation and the nearby section of the Naselle River opens to salmon retention on Oct. 16. “The Naselle Hatchery is undergoing major reconstruction […]
Next Step Pregnancy Services earns 2026 Best in the PNW Silver Award for Best Women’s Clinic
LYNNWOOD — Next Step Pregnancy Services has received the 2026 Best in the PNW Silver Award for Best Women’s Clinic, recognizing its longstanding commitment to supporting women, young people, and families throughout the North End. With roots dating back to 1998, the organization has spent nearly three decades providing compassionate care, practical resources, and encouragement […]
Lynnwood faces widening budget deficit as mayor vows to balance books without tapping reserves
LYNNWOOD— Speaking at Monday’s City Council meeting, Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst warned that the city can no longer rely on its General Fund reserves to balance the budget, saying his administration is committed to balancing the books through spending reductions and adherence to the city’s financial policies. Mayor Hurst began his discussion on the budget […]
Edmonds College to host free Healthcare Fair on Oct. 22
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding community to Hazel Miller Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 1-6 p.m. for the “Health Out Loud” Healthcare Fair. Sponsored by the Edmonds College Foundation and the nursing department, the event provides accessible wellness services, health education, and community support in […]
Washington’s infrastructure backlog persists despite new transportation investments
OLYMPIA—Washington state has made progress toward addressing its aging transportation infrastructure, but the state is still falling short of what is needed to preserve roads and bridges, and major Snohomish County projects remain without full construction funding, state Sen. Marko Liias said in an interview with the Lynnwood Times last Friday. Liias, D-Edmonds, who chairs […]
Rep. Larsen hears from hunger prevention specialists at Neighborhood Center rountable
LYNNWOOD— U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a roundtable with South Snohomish County hunger prevention authorities, nonprofits, and community leaders who face hunger every day, to hear from his constituents what could be done to offset Washington’s food insecurity issue. The roundtable took place at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center and consisted of Eva Marroquin and […]
VOTE “YES” ON ALL 5 SNOHOMISH COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW AMENDMENTS
This November, Snohomish County voters will be asked to vote on five amendments to the county charter that have been submitted for their consideration by the 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. At Future 42 Snohomish County, our mission is to turn frustration into action and empower citizens to build a stronger future. We believe […]
