Happy Juneteenth Everyone
Juneteenth dates back to 1865 when, on June 19, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas with news of the end of the Civil War and that the slaves were free. This news was over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, which didn’t impact Texas extremely […]
Community invited to Mill Creek City Manager Candidate Reception
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 17, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, the Mill Creek City Council selected five finalists after an extensive search. One candidate has since withdrawn due to economic circumstances. The four remaining candidates to be interviewed on June 24 – 25 include Scott Mitnick, Jeff Niten, Andrea Snyder, and Martin Yamamoto, currently […]
June 21: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD – For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 21, the Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Introduction to Board of Ethics Candidate Jim Strum The Board of Ethics includes five members […]
FIFA selects Seattle as one of the 2026 World Cup host cities
EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2022 – Yesterday, FIFA unveiled that Seattle is one of 16 host cities for its 2026 World Cup. “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion. Today is a historic day – for everyone in those cities and states, for FIFA, for Canada, the […]
Multi-agency search for missing diver in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 17, 2022 – Today, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Mukilteo Police Department (MPD) and the Mukilteo Fire Department responded to a diver in distress call at Lighthouse Park. According to the MPD’s press release, two recreation divers entered the water together, but only one came out, a 33-year-old man from Everett. This […]
Community Transit board approves plan to engage communities on service impacts
Snohomish County, Wash., June 17, 2022 – The Community Transit Board of Directors has approved a three-year plan that addresses how the agency engages minority and low-income populations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, […]
Juneteenth kind of Father’s Day
Join us for a day of inspiring performances, good food and family fun! FREE food includes BBQ, refreshments and special Red Velvet Cupcakes. Cold brew coffee by Shoreline’s Black Coffee. Picnic games. face painting and arts & crafts for children and families The 1:30 p.m. program features Northwest Tap Connection, local gospel singer Tyler Beaucamp and the Washington Diamonds […]
Jane Doe Homicide Victim Missing Since 1981, Identified
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – After 41 years of working to identify a Jane Doe, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit – Cold Case Team, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Othram Inc. have positively identified her as Alice Lou Williams. Detective Jim Scharf led today’s press conference. Alice went missing under suspicious circumstances […]
Homicide victim, 1977 John Doe, identified 45 Years later
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – After 45 years of working to identify a John Doe, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit – Cold Case Team, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Othram Inc. have positively identified him as Blaine Has Tricks. Detective Jim Scharf led today’s press conference with Sheriff Adam Fortney. Blaine, a […]
The Investment of Fatherhood
Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
