String of dog killings sparks investigation by Sultan-based animal shelter
YAKIMA, Wash., June 22, 2023—Pasado’s Safe Haven, a Sultan-based animal sanctuary and rescue organization, is teaming up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to offer a $10,000 award for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a string of dog killings in the Yakima Valley area. Since March of 2023, […]
VOAWW celebrates opening of regional food distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., June 25, 2023—Community leaders gathered to celebrate Perdue Farms presenting a donation to Volunteers of America of Western Washington (VOAWW) for its new Food Distribution Center in Arlington on Friday, June 23. The 79,000-square-foot facility, located in the Raine Building, serves as Snohomish County’s distribution center for its 19 food banks. In 2022, […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
Three burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 23, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security involved in a multiagency operation arrested three male suspects for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes of Asian American families. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 22, detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Lynnwood […]
Victory for religious healthcare and insurance groups regarding gender-transition procedures
The Biden Administration has declined to pursue its appeal to the United State Supreme Court in an 8th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimous ruling on December 8, 2022, that blocked a transgender mandate the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forcing doctors and hospitals to perform gender-transition procedures on their patients. In May […]
Titanic claims five more souls 111 years after it sinks
CAPE COD, Mass., June 22, 2023—Nearly 111 years after the infamous sinking of the RMS Titanic claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, five more passengers aboard an OceanGate submersible on course to tour the wreck are believed to be dead after debris was found 1,600 feet from the Titanic’s bow Thursday afternoon. The debris […]
Three hikers rescued from Three Fingers Mountain by Search and Rescue
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 22, 2023—After a 32-hour multi-agency operation led by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team, three distressed hikers were rescued from Three Fingers Mountain in the Mountain Loop Area of the Cascade Range. The nearest town to the rescue is Granite Falls, Washington. On June 17 around 9:30 […]
Executive Somers announces $6.5 million investment in youth mental health and wellness
Snohomish County, Wash., June 22, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers on Wednesday announced a $6.5 million investment to expand mental health services for young people. This includes increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals, developing community-driven programs, and addressing challenges faced by disproportionately impacted populations. This funding comes from the County’s federal American Rescue Plan […]
Former Intel Committee Chair censured by House of Representatives
Washington, D.C., June 21, 2023—With a vote of 213 to 209, along party lines, the Republican-led House today formally censured Representative Adam Schiff (CA-30) for allegedly misleading the American people that former President Donald J Trump and his campaign colluded with Russia, abusing his privileged access to classified information, and publicly misrepresenting a false retelling […]
Mattie Jones winner of Second District 2023 Congressional Art Competition
OAK HARBOR, Wash., June 21, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Mattie Jones, a rising junior at Oak Harbor High School, as the Second District winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition with her piece, “Lost in Creativity.” “The Congressional Art Competition continues to be an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the Second […]
