Consumer alert: Workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers
Attorney General Nick Brown is warning Washington residents about a scam targeting injured, Spanish-speaking workers across the Pacific Northwest. This scam has not yet been documented in Washington, but Washington workers should be aware that they may be targeted. The Scam Scammers contact the injured worker via phone, email, video call, text message, WhatsApp, Facebook […]
FBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters List Unveiled by Kash Patel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — FBI Director Kash Patel unveiled the bureau’s new “Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters” list on Thursday, June 4, a public database of fugitives accused of massive financial crimes that he said was inspired by an idea from Vice President JD Vance. “Thanks to Vice President JD Vance’s vision, he had an idea,” […]
Lynnwood Council hears impact of back-to-back budget cuts from LPD, Parks, and DBS
LYNNWOOD — Despite historic property and utility tax increases over the last two years, at its work session Monday, the Lynnwood City Council received updates from city departments on how budget cuts have affected service delivery as the city prepares its 2027-2028 biennium budget. Departments presenting included Development and Business Services, Parks, Recreation and Cultural […]
Man arrested after shattering windows at WA Capitol, authorities say
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to break in. Using rocks and his fists, the man, described as heavily intoxicated, attempted to knock out windows on the first floor of the west side of the Legislative Building. But […]
AWPPW and Nippon Dynawave announce worker compensation updates following tanker implosion
LONGVIEW — In ongoing coordination between Nippon Dynawave Packaging and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union (AWPPW), employees at the Longview facility are being notified of additional updates regarding compensation, scheduling, staffing, and operational planning as recovery, assessment, and limited operational activities continue following the fatal incident on May 26 at the […]
Lynnwood Chamber Annual Meeting 2026: New Events Map Launches for FIFA World Cup and Record Membership Growth
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting May 20 at Fogo de Chão in Alderwood, featuring a review of the organization’s 2025 accomplishments and remarks from Washington Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). Chamber CEO Frank Percival opened the evening with several announcements, including the upcoming launch of the Lynnwood Events and Experiences […]
Dept of Energy invests in Richland nuclear fuel plant as state bills on nuclear strategy stall
RICHLAND — The United States Department of Energy is sending $8.8 million to Framatome U.S. Government Solutions to expand its nuclear fuel fabrication plant in Richland, adding ceramic pellet production lines that will boost annual capacity by about 200 metric tons of uranium. The grant is one piece of a $94 million package announced May […]
Raising Cane’s to open first Snohomish County location – and first Seattle-area drive thru – in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County residents will soon have their first Raising Cane’s restaurant when the fast-growing chicken finger chain opens a new location in Lynnwood later this month, bringing the company’s signature menu and the first Seattle-area Raising Cane’s drive-thru to the region. The restaurant, which will be located at 1232 164th Street Southwest, is scheduled to […]
City of Marysville honors recipients of 2026 Business Awards
MARYSVILLE—On June 1, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring presented the 2026 Marysville Business Awards to three outstanding local organizations. Presented annually, the awards recognize businesses and organizations that make exceptional contributions to the community through service, leadership, innovation and community involvement. “These businesses and organizations represent the very best of Marysville,” Nehring said. “Their commitment to serving others, strengthening our community […]
All 11 victims named in deadly Nippon Dynawave Tank rupture
LONGVIEW—One week after a massive chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill killed 11 workers in what Governor Bob Ferguson has called the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history, all victims have been identified, and recovery efforts have shifted fully to investigation and long-term cleanup. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office on […]
