Arlington police officer arrested on child porn charges is now fired
ARLINGTON—The City of Arlington has terminated the employment of Police Officer Dustin Bartlett, effective June 11, 2026, following an internal investigation into violations of department policy. “This Officer was previously arrested by the Island County Sheriff’s Office on May 18, 2026, for investigation of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He […]
Snohomish County is first in WA to end ‘Housing First’ funding preference; fentanyl exposure to children now lands you jail time
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on June 10 approved two ordinances aimed at expanding treatment-focused approaches to addiction and housing while protecting children from fentanyl exposure, but postponed a third measure that would have carved out dedicated funding for behavioral health facilities. “These ordinances represent a step in the right direction for our fight […]
$70 Billion ‘Secure America Act’ that funds ICE and CBP passes Congress, heads to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress gave final approval Tuesday, June 9, to the $70 billion “Secure America Act,” that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years, handing President Donald J Trump a major win on his America First immigration enforcement agenda. The Senate passed the measure early June 5 […]
Court strikes down Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, calling it a tax
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Tuesday welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 “tax” on new H-1B visa petitions, saying it preserves the state’s ability to recruit specialized talent for research, education and health care. Washington state was one of 20 state plaintiffs in the lawsuit against […]
Snohomish County Farmers Markets 2026 Guide: Mukilteo returns with Egyptian desserts, giant dogs and local vendors
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Farmers Market returned Wednesday after an extended hiatus, drawing shoppers to Lighthouse Park for its first day of the 2026 season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a lively mix of local vendors. City Councilwoman Donna Vago along with Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Board President Megan Reed cut the ribbon at 2:45 p.m. to reopen […]
Snohomish County Juneteenth 2026 Guide: Dates, locations, and meaning
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County will observe Juneteenth with two free community celebrations—Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in Lynnwood on the federal holiday and Juneteenth Community Celebration the following day. Both Lynnwood events are open to the public at no charge. Project Girl Mentoring, in partnership with the city of Lynnwood, will host the Juneteenth Freedom Day […]
OFM sounds alarm on 2027-29 budget shortfalls, Ferguson says no new taxes, and how we got here
OLYMPIA — The Office of Financial Management has warned state agencies that Washington faces “significant budget shortfalls” in the 2027-29 biennium, calling it likely the most “most challenging budget any of us has yet faced” and directing a sharp break from routine spending practices. “A ‘business as usual’ approach will not meet the need of […]
Traitors: US citizens charged in ISIS Plot to kill US servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three U.S. citizens were arrested early Friday in coordinated raids in Kansas and California on federal charges that they conspired to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) and al-Sham, a designated foreign terrorist organization, by sending more than $2,000 to fund the purchase of drones and rocket-propelled grenades […]
Music, comedy and second chances collide at Everett’s ‘Punchlines with Purpose’
EVERETT — The Everett Historic Theater will come alive on July 18, with Punchlines with Purpose – a one-night event that will combine stand-up comedy, live music, and fundraising for the Second Chance Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Punchline with a Purpose is sponsored by The Tulalip […]
Eighty-Two Years After D-Day, Lynnwood Woman Recalls Surviving the Holocaust and World War II
LYNNWOOD— As Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, helping turn the tide of World War II, 9-year-old Barbara Tillman was hiding from Nazi persecution in occupied Poland. Eighty-two years later, the Quail Park Lynnwood resident still remembers the phosphorous bombs that lit the night sky, the smell drifting from a […]
