Saudi Arabian commercial aircraft lessor places order for up to 30 new Boeing 737 Max jets

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA—AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft—20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. Deliveries are scheduled through 2032. The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is accompanying President Donald J Trump […]
Two Everett men charged with distributing enough fentanyl to kill half of all WA residents

SEATTLE—Two Honduran Nationals living in Everett, Santana Sandoval, 21, and Kevin Torres Velasquez, 45, were charged with possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to distribute in a U.S. District Court in Seattle, Friday, May 9. Together the two possessed more than seven kilos of powdered fentanyl—enough to kill 3.5 million people—which they allegedly […]
Quail Park of Lynnwood donates $2,000 and hygiene items to Esther’s Place

LYNNWOOD—Quail Park of Lynnwood, a senior living community, presented a check for $2,000 along with 25 backpacks filled with hygiene items to Esther’s Place, a nonprofit based in Everett, supporting homeless women. The donation was made on May 12, 2025, when a team of residents and staff visited Esther’s Place. “Esther’s Place plays an invaluable […]
UTC approves new 564 area code for the 206 region

LACEY—The Utilities and Transportation Commission is reminding Washington residents that a new area code, 564, will be added as an overlay to the existing 206 area code starting June 10, 2025. The commission approved this overlay to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers in the region. The 206-area code serves Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, […]
38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in 2024. The awards were presented during a celebratory recognition event hosted by CASA staff in April. Snohomish County Office […]
Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl: Music, Local Bites, and Community Spirit await

LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District invites the community to come together for Ales for the Arts, a two-night concert crawl dedicated to supporting arts education in the Edmonds School District. This high-energy, family-friendly series features live music, local brews and bites, interactive fun, and meaningful ways to give back. The crawl begins on Wednesday, […]
Patrick Decker: An open letter to the voters of Lynnwood and Snohomish County

There are some of you who might have been taken by surprise that I chose not to run for re-election to Lynnwood City Council this year. When I was appointed to the Council to fill a vacancy four years ago, I was asked if I would run for the seat I was appointed to during the […]
Don Schwab announces reelection campaign for Everett City Council

EVERETT—Retired Everett firefighter, and labor advocate Don Schwab officially announced his campaign for reelection to a second term on the Everett City Council representing District 3. With a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record of leadership, Schwab is ready to continue working for a stronger, more vibrant Everett. “It has been […]
Steve Schmalz announces candidacy for Mayor of Mukilteo

MUKILTEO—Steve Schmalz, a three-term Mukilteo City Councilmember with 12 years of dedicated service, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming 2025 election. Schmalz, who has built a reputation for addressing the city’s most pressing issues with integrity and determination, is committed to tackling the challenges that Mukilteo faces today and setting a […]
Mukilteo Police respond to stabbing at Kamiak High School

MUKILTEO—At approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 9, officers with the Mukilteo Police Department were dispatched to Kamiak High School following reports of a stabbing. Mukilteo Police report that the stabbing occurred about 45 minutes before officers or school officials were notified. The School Resource Officer quickly identified the juvenile suspect and took him into custody […]