December 21, 2025 1:54 am

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Sprint queen Sha’carri Richardson arrested for DV at Sea-Tac Airport after clash with track star beau

Shacarri Richardson

PORT OF SEATTLE—Sha’Carri Richardson, the reigning world champion in the women’s 100 meters and an Olympic gold medalist, was arrested on Wednesday, July 27, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an alleged domestic violence incident involving her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. According to police reports, the altercation began as a verbal argument after the couple […]

Here’s where Lynnwood spent its $10.9 million in ARPA funds

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LYNNWOOD—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. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Lynnwood, received funds through state […]

Elimination of Music Education in Edmonds – From a Band Mom

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Edmonds School Board Members, you eliminated the band and orchestra programs across Edmonds schools with no public vote, no line-item justification, and no community dialogue — in a district with a $452 million budget. This letter has been posted on social media and shared with Superintendent Reykdal, Senator Murray, and the Office of the Washington […]

New South County Fire Deployment Model Rolled Out to Improve Emergency Services

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As part of a plan to improve emergency services for nearly 300,000 residents across the regional fire authority (RFA), South County Fire has implemented a new fire and emergency medical service deployment model based on response data. That model adds three additional firefighters each day across 15 fire stations. In total, 69 firefighters will be […]

Snohomish County seeking applicants for behavioral health funds

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit or for-profit organizations, local government, and federally recognized Tribes to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications to improve, preserve, or create behavioral health capacity. Projects must be located in Snohomish County and prioritize Snohomish County residents.  The amount of funding available is an estimated $3 […]

I encourage you to vote for Dio Boucsieguez and Bryce Owings

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Lynnwood residents, I encourage you to vote for Dio Boucsieguez for Lynnwood City Council position number 1. Dio is well acquainted with Lynnwood’s challenges and priorities and is prepared to serve the residents of Lynnwood with common sense, integrity and a focus on public safety.  Dio also brings diversity, creativity, and education to the Council and […]

Fatal shooting on the steps of Pursuit Church in Seattle’s University District

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SEATTLE—A 28-year-old man, Lebron Givuan, was fatally shot in the chest on the steps of Pursuit Seattle Church in Seattle’s University District on Thursday evening, marking the city’s 23rd homicide of the year. Up to 30 bullet casings were found at the scene. “A man was murdered in front of his wife and son while […]

Kongsberg to begin AUV manufacturing in US for the first time, right in the heart of Lynnwood

Kongsberg AUV

LYNNWOOD—Norwegian company Kongsberg Discovery has decided to manufacture its HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) in the United States, beginning at its existing facility in the heart of Lynnwood. This is the first time Kongsberg will be manufacturing AUVs outside of Scandinavia. AUV’s are free-swimming, electric, vessels preprogrammed with a specific mission in mind. HUGIN collects […]

Washington’s new Work Zone Speed Cameras issue 7,599 infractions first 90 days

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OLYMPIA—Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, that launched in April 2025, has issued 7,599 infractions for speeding in highway work zones, with another 3,968 currently being processed, during its first 90 days the Washington State Patrol announced on Wednesday, July 30. “While the number of infractions has been high during the first 90 days […]

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