Oral arguments on Harbor Grove Subdivision presented to Hearing Examiner
MUKILTEO—Phil Albrecht, the City of Mukilteo’s Hearing Examiner, heard public and stakeholder testimonies concerning a recent appeal on the Harbor Grove Subdivision development proposal during a public hearing Thursday, December 5. Harbor Grove is a proposed development of a seven-lot subdivision on 2.43 acres of land with associated grading, drainage improvements, landscaping, and street frontage […]
Joel Faber Selected as Next Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Director
We are excited to announce that Joel Faber has been selected to lead the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as its next Director. On Monday, November 25th the Lynnwood City Council unanimously confirmed Joel to assume the role of Director effective immediately. Joel Faber has been a dedicated City of Lynnwood team member for […]
Office of the Secretary of State Certifies 2024 General Election Results
OLYMPIA-The Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results of the 2024 General Election on Wednesday, Dec. 4. According to vote totals certified by Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan, 3.96 million voters, or 78.94% of registered voters, returned ballots in the Nov. 5 election. Using Washington’s secure vote-by-mail system, 66.47% of voters returned […]
Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
Hometown Holidays Carousel and Ferris Wheel return to Arlington
ARLINGTON-The Hometown Holidays carousel and Ferris wheel will be in Arlington from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15. This is made possible by the City of Arlington Hotel-Motel Tax Fund Tourism Grant and a generous sponsorship from Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. “We are thrilled to support the City of Arlington in bringing […]
Judge orders influencer Steve Hickey to vacate million-dollar house
RAVENSDALE—A King County Superior Court Judge has ordered Steve Hickey, an on-leave King County Fire District 57 Commissioner and independent journalist, to vacate the $1.4 million home he has allegedly been squatting in for two years without paying rent. Hickey made a name for himself in the Seattle area for his highly successful construction company […]
Multi-agency response to threat at Kamiak High School
MUKILTEO—Law enforcement from the Mukilteo Police, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol responded to an online threat at Kamiak High School at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. Following the search, it was determined that there was no threat to the high school nor the surrounding area and nothing suspicious was […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
Marysville adopts $450 million 2025-2026 biennial budget
MARYSVILLE—Continuing its commitment to fiscal prudence in a time of economic uncertainty, the Marysville City Council unanimously adopted the city’s next two-year budget at its November 25 meeting. The balanced 2025-2026 biennial budget of $450,135,923 proposed by Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring maintains essential city services while essentially holding the line on staffing. It adds two […]
State-Sponsored News Fellows to cover the 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent update from the Edward R Murrow College of Communication, three Murrow news fellows will be sent to Olympia to cover the 2025 state legislative session. The fellows, whose salaries are financed through a $2.4 million apportionment in state funds, will be responsible to hold state politicians up to scrutiny. This update comes […]
