4-Year-Old Lynnwood boy accidentally shoots mother
LYNNWOOD—In a reminder of the critical importance of secure firearm storage in households with children, a 4-year-old boy in unincorporated Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother after accessing a loaded gun left unsecured by his sleeping father. The incident, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the mother and minor injuries to the child. South County Deputies […]
Ballots for August 5 Primary to Be Mailed Later This Week
EVERETT—On Thursday, July 17, Snohomish County Elections will begin sending out ballots for the August 5 Primary Election to around 470,000 registered voters. Ballots should start arriving in mailboxes by the end of the week, with deliveries extending through the weekend and into early next week. The Primary includes key local contests for county, city, […]
Ben Wolters confirmed as next Director of Development and Business Services
LYNNWOOD—Ben Wolters was confirmed by the Lynnwood City Council on Monday, July 14, to lead the Development and Business Services (DBS) Department as its next Director. Wolters is to assume the role of Director. and is taking over this role from David Kleitsch who will retired after nearly 25 years of service to the City of […]
Snohomish County invites the public to Climate Resilience Open House on July 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Office of Energy & Sustainability is hosting a Climate Resilience Open House for residents and community partners on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center of Mariner High School (200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204). This event provides an opportunity to learn about climate impacts […]
Woodland Park Zoo raises $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party to support its new Forest Trailhead exhibit and conservation efforts
SEATTLE—Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo raised approximately $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party held Friday, July 11 – the Zoo’s signature annual fundraising gala. The funds will help enable the zoo to update animal habitats, support its Fund Our Futures campaign, and fund one of the zoo’s most ambitious and sustainable projects to date: […]
New fire engine going into service July 21 at Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station
LYNNWOOD—The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony Monday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. at Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave W, Lynnwood. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom dates back […]
League of Women Voters of Snohomish County announces new President
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Lisa Utter became the President of the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County at the start of the League’s calendar year on July 1 after briefly serving as president-elect. Utter was nominated and approved by the board of directors on June 24 to fill the vacant role of president-elect left by Adrienne Fraley, […]
Washington joins 24-state lawsuit to dispense billions in education funding
SEATTLE—Attorney General Nick Brown announced that his office has joined 24-state lawsuit against the United States Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for withholding $7 billion in non-competitive formula grants used for funding for various after-school, summer and English learner programs. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates that […]
Seattle businessman convicted of $4.7 million tax evasion scheme
SEATTLE—On Friday, July 11, a federal jury convicted Steven Loo, 68, a Seattle man, for tax evasion and filing false tax returns to hide income from his commercial real estate business. Court documents and trial evidence revealed that Loo controlled eight companies owning commercial properties, managed by independent property management firms, according to the Department […]
Evergreen Goodwill Saddles Up for a Sustainable Rodeo Season
SEATTLE—With rodeo season in full swing, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is your destination for affordable, eco-friendly Western-inspired outfits. From the Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo (August 21–25) to the Evergreen State Fair (August 31–September 1) and other nearby events, rodeo wear is in high demand. Thanks to stars like Beyoncé and Bella Hadid, Cowboy […]
