April 21, 2025 12:29 am

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Lynnwood police seek witnesses to Swift Bus stop shooting

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LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police are seeking witnesses to a shooting that occurred Friday evening at a Swift Bus stop. No injuries were reported. On April 18th just after 9pm, two unidentified male suspects got into a confrontation with a male passenger at the Swift Bus Stop located in the 19900 block of Highway 99. Both suspects were […]

AG Brown, along with DOJ and 17 other states prevail in antitrust case against Google

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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed today, April 17, in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing open-web digital advertising markets. According to the Court, Google “harmed Google’s publishing customers, […]

Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%

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OLYMPIA —Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]

Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program

Kids’ Café

All area children aged 18 and younger are invited to join the Snohomish School District at its Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Any area child is encouraged to participate and enjoy a healthy breakfast and/or lunch. Kids’ Café will be held Mondays […]

Lynnwood Police seeks public help in attempted child abduction

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LYNNWOOD—On April 14th at about 4:30 p.m. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd ST SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction.  After interviewing involved parties, officers determined three juvenile males were riding their bikes on the public trail behind the golf course. They were approached by an unknown male who suddenly […]

EvCC Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice

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EVERETT—Everett Community College has named Sonel Shropshire as its new associate vice president of equity and social justice. A nationally recognized expert in inclusive leadership and higher education strategy, Shropshire brings nearly 25 years of experience driving transformative equity initiatives across the country. Shropshire’s career includes leadership roles at institutions such as UCLA, Loyola Marymount […]

Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun

The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]

Bothell man wins $2M Lottery Prize from ticket bought at Mr. Kleen of Lynnwood

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OLYMPIA—For one Bothell man, this year’s April Fools’ Day was a memorable one, and not because of the reason you expect. In late March, S.M.W. visited the 76 gas station, also known as Mr. Kleen, located at 19611 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood to buy a few lottery tickets, but he saw one of the […]

Bahamian Prime Minister congratulates first Bahamian to travel into space

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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—The Right Honorable Philip E. Davis (PLP), Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, extended congratulatory remarks to Bahamian aerospace space engineer and entrepreneur, Aisha Bowe who became the first Bahamian to travel into space today, April 14, 2025, on Blue Origin’s New Shepard program. The New Shepard is Blue Origin’s fully […]

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