Lynnwood Council President Nick Coelho Pushes to Restrict Use of New $2.5M Public Safety Grant Funds
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood City Council on Monday appointed a labor leader Charles Burgess to the Public Facilities District board, adopted updated environmental regulations and a decade-long water plan, and held an extensive discussion on public safety funding that included pointed questions from Council President Nick Coelho about placing restrictions on how police should use […]
Mud Bay launches Spokane Fire Relief Drive for pets in fire-ravaged areas
OLYMPIA– Independent PNW pet retailer Mud Bay is launching a donation drive to help pets and families affected by devastating fires across Spokane-area communities. From August 12–30, customers can purchase pet food or supplies at any Mud Bay location and donate the items to Spokane-area pets in need. Mud Bay will match donated purchases up to $10,000. “When disaster disrupts a […]
Beloved California bald eagle Jackie dies at 14
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation through a live nest camera and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, died Monday, August 10, after more than three weeks of intensive medical care for a serious illness, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed. Jackie, estimated to be […]
Fourth annual Sounds of Africa returns this Saturday at Garfield Park in Everett
EVERETT—The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) will be hosting its fourth annual Sounds of Africa festival at Garfield Park in Everett this Saturday, August 15, with authentic food, live music, a vibrant fashion show, kids and family friendly activities, resource vendors, and an unforgettable community connection. The Sounds of Africa Festival (SOAFEST) is a dynamic […]
Commentary: What Does It Take to Feel Safe in Snohomish County?
What Makes a Community Feel Safe? By: Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead Before we can talk about affordability, parks, schools, or economic opportunity, we have to answer a simpler question: Do people feel safe where they live? Over the past few years, public safety has become one of the issues I hear about most from […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs names Melody Sky Weaver new Washington State Librarian
OLYMPIA – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Weaver brings more than two decades of public library experience to the role. She will begin her tenure at the Washington State Library on Oct. 1. “My mission is to transform lives through the power […]
A Purple Heart City: Marysville honors Purple Heart recipients with nine new signs
MARYSVILLE — The City of Marysville installed nine new Purple Heart City signs at entrances throughout the city to honor military service members who were wounded or killed in combat. The signs were dedicated during an Aug. 7 ceremony in downtown Marysville marking Purple Heart Day. The signs highlight Marysville’s designation as a Purple Heart […]
Open Call for Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES —The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors is seeking new members from Snohomish and Island counties who are passionate about making a difference for public libraries. Interested residents should submit an online application by August 28, 2026. The Foundation secures philanthropic support for diverse programs and initiatives throughout the Library District, […]
ICE ‘Worst of the Worst’ felon arrested for alleged prostitution operation in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — An ICE-designated “worst of the worst” offender was arrested for allegedly operating an illicit massage parlor in Lynnwood that openly advertised paid sexual services. Xihui Huang, 35, a Chinese national who overstayed her tourist visa, was taken into custody by ICE Seattle in June 2026 while her immigration hearing was pending. On July […]
Ferry construction begins in Florida on WA’s new hybrid-electric vessels
OLYMPIA [Tom Banse] — Top brass from Washington State Ferries gathered Wednesday at a shipyard in Panama City, Florida, for a maritime ceremony that has been all too rare lately for the agency. They celebrated the cutting of the first steel for a new boat, the first of three new hybrid-electric ferries. The state ferry […]
