Here is where Everett spent its $20.7 million in ARPA funds
EVERETT—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Metropolitan cities, such as Everett, received funds in “an amount determined for […]
WA fire officials press for safety reforms amid accessory dwelling unit surge
As Washington lawmakers ease barriers to build more housing across the state, fire officials warn of an “unintended circumstance” making their jobs more difficult in some communities. They say recent state laws encouraging higher density development have led to more properties with multiple single family residences, or accessory dwelling units, squeezed onto them. In some […]
Undocumented immigrant obtains commercial driving license in CA, kills three
FLORIDA—An undocumented immigrant licensed to operate a semi-truck, on Tuesday, August 12, performed an unlawful U-turn on the Florida Turnpike resulting in a collision that killed three people. The driver, Harjinder Singh, 28, is now facing three counts of vehicular homicide and potential deportation. Singh, enter the U.S. illegally in 2018 through Mexico, Florida Department […]
Snohomish County seeking applicants for Affordable Housing & Emergency Bridge and Shelter Housing Projects
Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications for homebuyer downpayment assistance and homeownership development as well as applications to develop affordable rental housing, emergency bridge or shelter housing, and sweat equity projects. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to immediately review the Application Review Policy regarding communication with […]
Take the bus to the Evergreen State Fair, Aug. 21-Sept. 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Evergreen State Fair-goers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. Buses drop riders off at the Red Gate (west gate) entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2025 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 21–26 and Aug. 28–Sept. 1. The fair will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 27. […]
UFCW300 Labor Brief: Grocery Store Workers Advance Rights for Themselves and Community
I started working at Fred Meyer on Route 2 in Monroe in 2021. For a while I was Assistant Deli Manager but stepped down because of stress. In my perception, the company was not scheduling enough staff to get all the work done. I did have personal stress as well. The store added new programs, for production and although I’m […]
‘Hit me with your best shot!’ Isabel Mata launches campaign for Lynnwood City Council, aiming to foster safety, care, and inclusion
LYNNWOOD—Isabel Mata, a freelance writer and mindfulness meditation counselor who identifies as an openly queer member of the LGBTQ+ community, officially kicked off her campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 2, on Friday, August 15, at Peace of Mind Brewing in Lynnwood. The Position 2 seat is currently held by Councilman Patrick Decker who is […]
Rick Steves leads Challenge Match, $302,000 raised to preserve Arts Education
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has announced the resounding success of its Save the Arts Campaign, raising an impressive $302,000—with additional pledges still rolling in—to preserve critical arts and music education programs across the Edmonds School District for the 2025-26 school year. Spurred by looming budget cuts that threatened arts education, for the last […]
Snohomish County PUD enhances wildfire safety with mitigation plan
With Washington experiencing an average of 1,500 wildfires annually, burning over 400,000 acres in recent years according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) has implemented a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan and a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) strategy to address wildfire risks in high-threat areas. These efforts aim […]
Lynnwood man arrested for child exploitation crimes after two-year probe
LYNNWOOD—On Lynnwood Detectives and Special Operations Section Officers on August 13, 2025, arrested Fox Curtis Fitzpatrick, 25, for Dealing in and Possession of Depictions of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct—both Class B felonies—and Carrying a Concealed Pistol without a Permit—a misdemeanor. The arrest stemmed from numerous National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) […]
