Marysville Police arrest two men connected to stabbing death in March
MARYSVILLE—On July 26, 2025, the Marysville Police Department announced the arrests of two suspects in connection with the March 31, 2025, stabbing death of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru, describing the incident as a premeditated armed robbery that led to homicide charges against both individuals. Marysville Police Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:16 a.m. […]
Police probing theft of fire vehicle later recovered in Shoreline
EDMONDS—Edmonds Police are investigating the theft of a South County Fire Ford F-150 vehicle, stolen from the scene of a residential fire investigation Friday, July 25. The vehicle was recovered a short time later in Shoreline, with what appears to be minor damage. Around 11:45 a.m., four firefighters were investigating a residential fire that occurred […]
The District pursues new $15 million investment program to advance its economic redevelopment Master Plan
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (otherwise known as “The District”) is seeking to utilize the Snohomish County Treasurer’s Community Investment Program with the issuance of up to $15 million bonds towards its economic development goals and refinancing its existing debt obligations. A similar $15 million short-term loan was utilized by the Port of Everett back […]
US Dept of Education releases $137 million in frozen funds to Washington State
OLYMPIA—The United States Department of Education announced Friday, July 25, that it will release the entirety of the $137 million in frozen funds to Washington state. “This is a welcome change in direction—school districts, educators, families, and students can take a deep breath knowing vital services won’t be abruptly ended or reduced in the upcoming […]
Tragic death of aerospace leader Tom Prenzlow in helicopter crash
MUKILTEO—Tom Prenzlow, a prominent aerospace executive and community servant, perished in a helicopter crash on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of business growth, team empowerment, and civic contributions, alongside his involvement in property development discussions right here in Mukilteo. “It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of former […]
Rick Steves Issues Challenge Grant to Help Save Music Education in the Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD—Imagine Edmonds not being able to afford music programs in its schools. No orchestra. No jazz. No band concerts filling gymnasiums with applause and pride. That’s the future we face if critical funding isn’t restored for the 2025–26 school year. When Deborah Brandi, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District, shared this reality […]
Fatal motorcycle collision in Bothell, investigation underway
BOTHELL — On July 24, 2025, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 19-year-old motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle collision in unincorporated Bothell, with investigators indicating that speed may have contributed to the incident. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 16500 block of 35th Avenue SE. According to the sheriff’s office press […]
Sound Transit to hold public hearing for 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan
SEATTLE—Sound Transit will hold a public hearing on its 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, now available online, at Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street. in Seattle, and virtually, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The Transit Development Plan provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation on various elements of public transit […]
Snohomish man dies in five-car fatal collision
LAKE STEVENS—Washington State Patrol is reporting the death of Steven C Prussel, 61, of Snohomish, who was pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal collision involving up four other vehicles shortly after 4:08 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Prussel was driving his 2016 Ford Fusion eastbound on State Road 92 when his vehicle […]
Boeing begins production on the game-changing 777-8 Freighter, set to revolutionize cargo operations
EVERETT—Boeing, the aerospace juggernaut of American ingenuity, marked the start of its 777-8 Freighter production by drilling the first hole in the aircraft’s wing spar at its Everett site in Washington on Monday, July 21. Casey McDowell operated the controls that drilled the first hole into a wing spar for the first 777-8 Freighter. “You […]
