Marysville Police seize 42 dogs from severe breeding‑hoarding conditions
MARYSVILLE—On August 31, 2026, the Marysville Police Department seized 42 dogs from a utility trailer after officers discovered extreme breeding‑hoarding conditions. The dogs, identified as West Highland White Terriers (Westies), were found inside a cramped utility trailer outfitted with makeshift partitions, stacked kennels, and a plastic storage tub containing young puppies. Many of the dogs […]
Executive Somers: Sustaining Foundational Services Through Strategic Cuts and Revenue
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, I presented my 2027-28 recommended budget to the Snohomish County Council. This is the tenth time I have recommended a county budget as Executive. With every budget, I have always committed to one thing: helping build a future for this region where everyone can thrive. That means we create the future […]
Lynnwood City Council to hold Budget Summit September 8
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood’s Executive and Finance departments will provide an update to City Council on the status of Lynnwood’s financial situation along with laying out considerations as the Council prepares for the adoption of the 2027-2028 biennial budget later this year. The Budget Summit will be led by Assistant City Administrator Monisha Harrell at […]
Jared Mead: What Comes Next for the County Budget?
The County Executive recently released his proposed budget for the next two years, and the County Council will spend the next several weeks going through it before we adopt a final budget later this fall. There is a lot in it. But before we get too far into that process, I want to explain where […]
Tulalip Resort Casino hosts free outdoor “Seattle Opening Day Watch Party” in amphitheater Sept. 9
TULALIP – Tulalip Resort Casino welcomes Seattle pro football fans to its first-ever “Seattle Football Opening Day Watch Party” under warm sunny skies in the outdoor Tulalip Amphitheatre on Wednesday, September 9. This free event celebrates the kick-off the 2026-2027 regular season as our victorious “Big Game” trophy winner hosts New England in a re-match of […]
Mukilteo parent presses school district to honor special education remedy after OSPI finds violations
MUKILTEO— A Mukilteo School District parent, Joli Pesek, is asking the district to allow her eighth-grade daughter to continue receiving compensatory special education services after state education officials found the district failed to fully implement the girl’s individualized education program (IEP). The dispute centers on 200 hours of compensatory education ordered by the Washington Office […]
Future Workforce Alliance becomes first local workforce development board in the U.S. to invest in Skills for America model
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Future Workforce Alliance and Workforce Snohomish are announcing the launch of the Skills for Snohomish County’s Future Initiative. The Future Workforce Alliance (FWA) is Snohomish County’s designated local workforce development board, focused on connecting businesses, job seekers, and training resources to strengthen economic opportunity in the county. Skills for Snohomish County’s […]
Benson Boone pays Monroe donut shop a visit before sold out Seattle show
MONROE—Singer-Songwriter sensation Benson Boone, who’s hits including ‘Beautiful Things‘ and ‘Mystical Magic‘ have topped Billboard 200 charts globally, paid a local donut shop a surprise visit during his Seattle tour date on August 4. Monroe-based donut shop, Henry’s Donuts, located at 19191 State Route 2, received a call just before closing around 4 p.m. on […]
Shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park leaves 34-year-old man seriously injured
LYNNWOOD – A shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park left a 34-year-old man seriously injured Tuesday night. The suspect is still at large. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to a shots fired call at approximately 7:46 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, in the 6600 block of 200th Street Southwest, just down the road from Lynnwood Bowl and Skate. Upon […]
From chronic illness to model: Mill Creek woman challenges beauty standards in Next Runway Star competition
MILL CREEK—Mill Creek resident Suzy Lee, 45, challenged conventional beauty standards in the Next Runway Star competition last month, sharing her inspirational story of rebuilding her life from scratch after fibromyalgia and chronic illness made traditional employment no longer possible. When Lee was growing up it was always her dream to be a model, but […]
