Meadowdale Elementary principal on ‘special assignment,’ parents demand independent probe over districts handling of sexual misconduct allegations
LYNNWOOD — Parents, former faculty and special-education advocates on Tuesday pressed the Edmonds School District Board of Directors during public comment to commission a fully independent third-party investigation into the district’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a former Meadowdale Elementary special-education instructor David Sibley, publicly release its current investigative report in full, place Superintendent […]
Snohomish County Approves 0.1% Sales Tax for Public Safety
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council voted 3-2 on Wednesday to approve a new 0.1% criminal-justice sales tax expected to generate nearly $24 million a year, a move supporters said was necessary to prevent the loss of roughly 50 sheriff’s deputies, 50 corrections officers, 25 prosecutors and dozens of other public-safety positions. Opponents called the timing premature, […]
Washington state 2026 mid-term elections are off! May the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off. Below are the candidates who has filed to run for office that will be on your Snohomish County ballot for 2026: 📍Legislative District 1State Representative Pos. 1DEMOCRATIC: Davina Duerr (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Maggie Wang State Representative Pos. 2LIBERTARIAN: Jeff LyonDEMOCRATIC: Shelley Kloba (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Cliff MoonDEMOCRATIC: Jenne Alderks 📍Legislative […]
Snohomish County Superior Court held its inaugural ‘Law Day’ to bridge media, and legislative partners to the courts
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court welcomed local journalists, judges, attorneys, and elected officials to celebrate the county’s first inaugural ‘Law Day’ – a national event observed annually to promote a greater understanding of our legal system. This year’s theme was “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” “I don’t think anyone in this room […]
Letter to the Editor: Protect Crime Victim Services in Snohomish County
Crime victim services in Washington are facing a serious funding cliff, and consequences will be felt in communities like ours if action is not taken this legislative session. Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center serves children and families impacted by abuse, sexual assault, and other serious crimes in Snohomish County — some of the most vulnerable […]
Contractor faces up to 45 years in prison for allegedly defrauding Bellevue, Edmonds, and Lynnwood homeowners
EVERETT—Contractor Linda Kim Brown, 36, of Bellevue and Mill Creek, faces allegations of defrauding homeowners out of over half a million dollars and evading taxes, according to charges filed by the State of Washington and the Department of Revenue in Snohomish County Superior Court. Brown, who also goes by the name of Linda Gardenhire, is […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin addresses political attacks with proven results
EVERETT—As Everett’s political season gains momentum, Mayor Cassie Franklin addresses criticisms about public safety and homelessness, emphasizing her administration’s achievements and partnerships. “It is disappointing to see a political opponent dismiss the incredibly hard work of our city teams and the strong partnerships we’ve built with organizations like Everett Gospel Mission, Compass Health, Cocoon House […]
Snohomish County joins $670 million lawsuit against Trump administration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive Office announced on Friday that it is joining a multistate lawsuit against the federal government alleging that the Trump administration is violating the doctrine of separation of powers, infringing upon constitutional protections, and violating the Administrative Procedures Act by placing conditions on federal grant monies. In total, $670 million in […]
Marysville-Pilchuck HS RAP program continues to be a model for student-labor pipelines
MARYSVILLE—Community members, elected officials, and labor industry leaders toured Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) program Tuesday, April 29, to see, firsthand, how these students’ newfound technical skills have been put to the test in preparation of paving the next generation of trade workers. The RAP Program is a state-certified pre-apprenticeship program training the […]
Snohomish County Therapeutic Courts celebrates 25 years of adult recovery
EVERETT—DJ Rivera, brother to Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Whitney Rivera, had a normal childhood growing up, but when his father passed away around his seventeenth birthday he turned to drugs and alcohol. His life quickly spun out of control until it culminated with being arrested on December 8, 2005, for a controlled substance. Instead […]
