US Carries Out Military Strikes on Three Iranian Nuclear Sites
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced that the United States military successfully conducted “precision” strikes against three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—have been “completely and totally obliterated” The facilities were allegedly used to support Iran’s nuclear enrichment […]
North County Recycling and Transfer Station to Close for Repairs June 24-26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The North County Recycling and Transfer Station (NCRTS) in Arlington will close to all customers June 24-26 due to necessary repairs on its stationary crane. The bad news is that the crane’s gears have failed, but the good news is that the machine is under warranty. Facility employees use the crane to process garbage […]
South County Fire Board Welcomes New Edmonds Liaison
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners welcomed William Morris to serve as the liaison from the City of Edmonds on Tuesday, June 17. Morris, an Edmonds police officer appointed by the city, is president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. Edmonds residents voted in April to annex into South County Fire, a regional fire authority […]
Former JBLM Sergeant pleads guilty in attempting to share military secrets with China
SEATTLE—Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, a former United States Army Sergeant previously stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington, on Wednesday, June 18, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal charges: attempting to deliver national defense information and retaining national defense information. Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced the plea. […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Ryan Moran as Health Care Authority Director
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Ryan Moran director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, effective August 18. Moran currently serves as Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director for the Maryland Department of Health. “Ryan’s passion and experience make him a great choice to lead the Health Care Authority,” Ferguson said. “His expertise […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
US Supreme Court upholds law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth
The United States Supreme Court, on June 18, affirmed the Sixth Circuit’s ruling upholding Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1) that prohibited healthcare providers, within the state, from administering puberty blockers or hormones to minors for the purpose of treating gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, or gender incongruence, while allowing such treatments for other medical conditions. […]
Juneteenth Flag proudly flies over Snohomish County
EVERETT—Snohomish County held its annual Juneteenth flag ceremony at the County Campus Wednesday, June 18, to crowd of roughly 40 people. “Juneteenth is one of those incredible holidays that the entire community, people from all walks of life, regardless of politics, can come together to solemnly recognize our country’s past while celebrating how far we’ve […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra announces 2025-26 concert schedule
The Cascade Symphony will open its 2025-26 season at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) in late October, and orchestra Music Director Michael Miropolsky is promising “exciting discoveries” for the patrons. “We will be performing many pieces for the first time,” said Miropolsky, who will be beginning his 24th season as Cascade Symphony’s maestro. […]
Community Transit Driver Steers to Victory at International Bus Roadeo
EVERETT—Community Transit bus driver Matt Chomjak has once again proven he’s among the best bus drivers in the world, clinching the first-place title at the 2025 International Bus Roadeo. This is Chomjak’s second time earning the award of First Place Operator. Chomjak credits his winning skills to his love of driving: “I had a customer […]
