After nine years of service, Edmonds PD K-9 Hobbs to retire
EDMONDS, Wash., January 25, 2023—After nearly ten years of service, Police K-9 Hobbs will retire on January 26. Hobbs has partnered with Sergeant Jason Robinson since 2013. Together, they have served the city and region over five-hundred times, apprehending approximately 160 suspects and locating 113 items of evidence. Hobbs, eleven, came to Edmonds PD in […]
Former educator announces run for Lynnwood City Council
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—David Parshall, age 49, a former public high school teacher, announced today that he is seeking the Position 7 seat currently held by outgoing Councilmember Shannon Sessions. Sessions announced last year that she would not run for reelection. Parshall identifies roads and transit, along with public safety, livability, and preservation of […]
Bill proposes sealing name changes from the public for transgender people or abuse victims
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—People who change their names to hide from their abusers should be afforded more privacy, Maia Xiao believes after a transgender friend who committed suicide after being harassed online despite a name change. Her friend’s “deadname,” the name used before transitioning, was discovered since it was a public record under Washington […]
Ethics investigation launched against Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—Lynnwood residents again brought up concerns with the proposed opioid treatment center during public comments, but Councilmember Josh Binda was a major focus during the council meeting on January 23 for alleged ethics violations. After a long discussion of possible ethics violations by fellow Councilman Josh Binda that recently came to […]
Bills push for improving salmon habitat, removing barriers
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 25, 2023—Starting at the Olympia Ballroom in the state capital’s historic district, students from across Washington carried inflatable orcas and salmon and marched through the streets of Olympia to the steps of the Legislative building. Chanting “Save our salmon,” members of the Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance (WYORCA) and other […]
Challenger and Horizon Elementary schools get new additions to facilities
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 24, 2023—Both Challenger and Horizon Elementary Schools are getting new additions to their facilities later this year, adding 59,500 square feet to Challenger and a whopping 92,500 square feet to Horizon! As part of these additions, both schools, located just one mile away from each other, will receive new gym spaces, remodels […]
Soloman S.M. Kim appointed Snohomish County Superior Court Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 24, 2023—On January 13, 2023, The Snohomish County Superior Court Presiding Judge George F.B. Appel announced the appointment of Mr. Soloman S.M. Kim as Snohomish County Superior Court Commissioner to replace Tracy G. Waggoner, who is retiring on February 3, 2023. Mr. Kim will join the court in the role of […]
Pilchuck Park closed Spring and Summer 2023 for construction
Snohomish, Wash., January 24, 2023—Pilchuck Park, located at 169 Cypress Ave in Snohomish, will be closed through the summer of 2023 for construction and maintenance. All baseball fields, sports courts, and the access road will be closed during this time. The Pilchuck Park access road will be relocated away from the Pilchuck River due to […]
ORR discusses its $20 million investment in access to childcare
SNOHOMISH Co., Wash., January 23, 2023—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County met with representatives for the Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) on January 17 to discuss the allocation of $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that will increase access to affordable childcare in Snohomish County. Snohomish County Executive Somers and the county […]
EMS tax increase of 85% expected to dominate upcoming meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 22, 2022—Mukilteo City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss a proposed EMS tax increase, parking fine increases, and digital permits. The Mukilteo City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or the City’s Facebook page. The City will be honoring former Councilmember and longtime […]
