Washington joins 24-state lawsuit to dispense billions in education funding
SEATTLE—Attorney General Nick Brown announced that his office has joined 24-state lawsuit against the United States Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for withholding $7 billion in non-competitive formula grants used for funding for various after-school, summer and English learner programs. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates that […]
Seattle businessman convicted of $4.7 million tax evasion scheme
SEATTLE—On Friday, July 11, a federal jury convicted Steven Loo, 68, a Seattle man, for tax evasion and filing false tax returns to hide income from his commercial real estate business. Court documents and trial evidence revealed that Loo controlled eight companies owning commercial properties, managed by independent property management firms, according to the Department […]
Evergreen Goodwill Saddles Up for a Sustainable Rodeo Season
SEATTLE—With rodeo season in full swing, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is your destination for affordable, eco-friendly Western-inspired outfits. From the Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo (August 21–25) to the Evergreen State Fair (August 31–September 1) and other nearby events, rodeo wear is in high demand. Thanks to stars like Beyoncé and Bella Hadid, Cowboy […]
Leadership Snohomish County announced new executive leadership team
EVERETT— Leadership Snohomish County (LSC), a leading organization in leadership development, is excited to announce a new era of growth with the appointment of Adrianne Wagner as Acting CEO and Kathy Solberg as Chief Strategic Officer. These appointments signal a dynamic return of two esteemed leaders to guide LSC’s mission forward. Wagner and Solberg, both […]
Everybody needs a stretch, and nobody knows stretching like Lynnwood’s Stretch Lab
LYNNWOOD—At newly opened Stretch Lab Lynnwood, anybody can benefit from the benefits of stretching from increased flexibility and range of motion, improved posture, enhanced circulation, stress reduction, injury prevention, and more. Stretch Lab Lynnwood offers a variety of services for anyone and everyone, not just for athletes, elderly, or those seeking physical therapy (though those […]
Youth beach cleanup inspires the next generation of environmental stewards
STANWOOD—On Saturday, July 12, Kayak Point Park in Stanwood became a hub of environmental action as over 70 youth and volunteers gathered for a Youth Beach Cleanup, that removed 151.47 pounds of trash. The hands-on event, a collaborative effort between Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring’s Office and WSU Beach Watchers, aimed to educate and […]
Island County ballot observer convicted of felony after refusing to wear a mask
ISLAND COUNTY—A jury found Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, guilty of unauthorized access to a voting center (felony) and criminal trespass (gross misdemeanor) during a jury trial Thursday, July 10, stemming from an incident where he refused to wear a mask, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, during the ballot counting […]
Did Snohomish County Legislators Represent You—or Special Interests?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Future 42, a conservative-leaning, free-market, lower taxes, limited government, and traditional values advocacy group, released its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by legislators representing areas of Snohomish County during the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session included debate and action on several key bills which will affect the daily lives of Snohomish […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking tips to crack cold case of the Pinnacle Lake double homicide
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives continue to seek the public’s help in solving the 2006 double homicide that occurred on Pinnacle Lake Trail. On July 11, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, went hiking on the Pinnacle Lake Trail near Granite Falls. Later that day, mere […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
