Officer Dan Rocha: End of Watch two years ago on March 25
EVERETT—Two years ago on March 25, 2022, Officer Dan Rocha, 41, was shot and killed by Richard James Rotter following gunfire in a Starbucks parking lot across the street from the Everett Community College campus. Rotter was found guilty of aggregated first-degree murder on Monday, April 3, 2023, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. […]
New temporary SAF Center set to open later this year at Paine Field Airport
EVERETT—The ball is rolling on Paine Field’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center as the repository prepares to break ground later this year, with a later, permanent facility currently entering its planning phase. SAF’s are a biofuel with similar properties and safety requirements as conventional jet fuel used in aircraft but with […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians makes $100,000 in holiday donations
Arlington, Wash., December 13, 2023—In an extraordinary show of generosity and community commitment, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians has made significant donations, each worth $100,000 to several local charities in the region. This action underlines the Tribe’s long-standing tradition of giving back to the community and reinforcing the bonds of unity, support, and mutual respect […]
Councilwoman Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam kicks off General Election campaign
Arlington, Wash., September 6, 2023—Councilwoman Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam kicked off her General Election campaign yesterday to retain her position on the Arlington City Council. Yvonne was appointed to serve on the City Council in 2022 and is running for a full four-year term. Yvonne is a Navy veteran, a mom, and an entrepreneur. Since joining […]
Arlington police seeking public’s help in identify robbery suspect
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Arlington Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Haller Park/Eagle Trail area on July 20, 2023, at 9:08 p.m. Below is a sketch of the suspect. A suspect is a Caucasian male in his late 40s to mid-50s, 5’8″-5’9″ tall, weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, with a […]
Legion Park transforms into a rainbow of pride in Arlington
ARLINGTON, July 24, 2023—Hundreds of LGBTQ+ supporters turned out to celebrate the 2nd annual Arlington Pride event on Saturday, blanketing Legion Memorial Park in a rainbow of colorful displays, performances and clothing intended to create a welcoming, loving space. The mid-day event, dubbed Camp Pride, organized by Arlington, WA Pride, offered a lively, joyous calendar […]
Everett calls for Arlington to support its LGBTQIA+ community
ARLINGTON, Wash., July 18, 2023—To a standing room meeting, Arlington residents on both sides of the upcoming Pride Festival voiced frustration with their city council on Monday, July 17; with Festival supporters stating the council is enabling intimidation of the LGBTQIA+ community, whereas opponents criticize the council for not protecting children from what they consider […]
VOAWW celebrates opening of regional food distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., June 25, 2023—Community leaders gathered to celebrate Perdue Farms presenting a donation to Volunteers of America of Western Washington (VOAWW) for its new Food Distribution Center in Arlington on Friday, June 23. The 79,000-square-foot facility, located in the Raine Building, serves as Snohomish County’s distribution center for its 19 food banks. In 2022, […]
Officer Dan Rocha and 555 others, gone, but never forgotten
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2023—Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, along with 555 other fallen officers, were honored during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on Saturday, May 13, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Officer Daniel Rocha, along with the names of Thomas Wray and Jordan Jackson of Bellevue PD, Daryl Shuey and Dominique Calata of […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians donates almost $400,000 to first responders
ARLINGTON, Wash., April 20, 2023—The Stillaguamish Tribe announced two donations today totaling $396,700 to local emergency service first responders. The largest donation, of $200,000 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District #21 who provide fire protection services for Arlington and Darrington. A second donation of $196,700 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District […]
