Man arrested after shattering windows at WA Capitol, authorities say
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to break in. Using rocks and his fists, the man, described as heavily intoxicated, attempted to knock out windows on the first floor of the west side of the Legislative Building. But […]
AWPPW and Nippon Dynawave announce worker compensation updates following tanker implosion
LONGVIEW — In ongoing coordination between Nippon Dynawave Packaging and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union (AWPPW), employees at the Longview facility are being notified of additional updates regarding compensation, scheduling, staffing, and operational planning as recovery, assessment, and limited operational activities continue following the fatal incident on May 26 at the […]
COMMENTARY: Amid the heartbreak of the Longview tragedy, a sense of gratitude
All of us who leave home for work do so with faith that we will come home safely. While we’re aware that some occupations carry more inherent risk, it’s easy to overlook how other jobs place our friends and neighbors in settings where they could be harmed in the event of a breakdown or wrong […]
WA Redistricting Challenge Heads to US Supreme Court Over Alleged Racial Gerrymander
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The state of Washington on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to accept a challenge against the state’s political maps, then remand it to a lower court to determine if the way the lines were drawn complies with a recent ruling in a Louisiana case. “The lower courts should be given the first […]
WTSC launches ‘Surviving Summer’ campaign to cut deadly crashes
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission kicked off the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign on June 1, urging drivers to slow down, stay sober and pay attention during the state’s deadliest driving months. State data shows the period from early June through early September is the most dangerous stretch on […]
Seeking 2026 Second Congressional District App Challenge submissions
EVERETT—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Monday announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition accepts entries through Monday, October 26, 2026, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district. The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students to learn coding and computer science skills […]
Verdant Health Commission Opens 2027 Funding Cycle
LYNNWOOD—The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 1 through July 10, 2026, from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that align with one of Verdant’s two priority areas: Awards will be announced in late September 2026, with contracts beginning January 1, 2027, and ending […]
‘We Can and Will Find Opportunities’: Somers Charts Optimistic Path for Snohomish County
MUKILTEO—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Tuesday that the county stands ready for a sustainable and successful future, even as rapid growth, budget constraints and the scars of natural disasters test its foundations. Speaking at the annual County Update before 200 attendees at Boeing’s Future of Flight, Somers shared his initiatives for 2026 and urged […]
Sheriff’s Office to host inaugural Cops & Bobbers youth fishing event
MARYSVILLE — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Marysville Police Department and the Cops & Kids Foundation (a nonprofit organization), will host the inaugural Cops & Bobbers Youth Fishing Event on 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Gissberg (Twin Lakes) in Marysville. Designed for children ages 4 to […]
Public invited to Fire Station Open House in Mill Creek
Community members of all ages are welcome to attend South County Fire’s free Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, June 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mill Creek Fire Station 76, 1020 153rd St. SE, Mill Creek. Visitors can get up close and personal with a fire engine, interact with firefighters, and learn more about […]
