Woodinville teen dies in vehicle collision near Monroe
MONROE—An 18-year-old Woodinville young man succumbed to his injuries following a fatal collision near Monroe on SR-203 on Wednesday evening. The driver of a second vehicle was transported to EvergreenHealth Monroe, as a precaution. At approximately 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, Fox Dreyer, 18, of Woodinville, was traveling southbound on SR-203. Near milepost 20, in […]
2025 Environmental Recap: Floods, Fires, Quakes, and Restoration Efforts in the Pacific Northwest
In 2025, the Pacific Northwest grappled with extreme weather and natural hazards that tested communities across Snohomish County and beyond. Below are the highlights of our environmental coverage for 2025. Record-breaking flooding in Washington: Rescues, Federal Emergency, and infrastructure damage In December of 2025, historic flooding struck Western Washington, with Snohomish County seeing dozens of […]
Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year
In 2025, Snohomish County pulsed with the energy of cultural celebration, artistic achievement, and deep community connection. Below are our highlights for artistic events and achievements throughout last year. Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is committed to keeping classical music affordable The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Snohomish County’s oldest community orchestra (founded 1962), emphasized accessibility with affordable […]
2026 Tulalip March Madness Indigenous Basketball Tournament becomes National Qualifier
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The 2026 Tulalip March Madness Indigenous basketball tournament is a National Qualifier for The Native American Junior Nationals. Tulalip Boys & Girls Club are partnering with TRIBE Athletics SPORTS to become an official qualifier. The Native American Junior Nationals is the largest indigenous basketball tournament in the world. The Tulalip March Madness Indigenous Basketball […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Brand Strategy 101’ Lunch & Learn on Jan 14
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce will kick off 2026 with a Lunch & Learn designed for business owners and nonprofit leaders who want stronger connections and a clearer way to communicate what they do. Brand Strategy 101 takes place Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, […]
Disaster Assistance Center to Open in Sultan for December Flood Victims
SULTAN—People whose homes were damaged by flooding in December can come to a Disaster Assistance Center for help learning about and potentially applying for state assistance or other resources. Snohomish County has partnered with Volunteers of America Western Washington to host a disaster assistance and resource center at the Sky Valley Center, 617 1st Street in Sultan. The center will include representatives from multiple organizations who can […]
WA State Legislative Black Caucus releases 2026 priorities
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Legislative Black Caucus released the 2025 community survey results and 2026 legislative priorities for this years’ session, which begins on January 12, 2026. The Caucus’ Community Priorities Survey guides the caucus’ work to advance policies that protect Black children, strengthen families, support economic mobility, and invest in Black-led solutions statewide, it says. […]
MLK Jr Day 2026 Snohomish County: Top Events and Volunteer Opportunities to Honor the Dream
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The federally recognized Martin Luther King Jr Day is more than just a day free from work. It’s a day of honoring the late Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy as a social activist, celebrate his work towards racial equality and justice, and to do so by volunteering in various community services to “unite” and […]
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announce largest airplane order in airline’s history
SEATTLE—As the companies celebrate 60 years of partnership, Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced on January 7, the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: “This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained […]
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins touches on Democratic priorities ahead of 2026 legislative session
OLYMPIA—With lawmakers returning to Olympia on January 12, 2026, the Lynnwood Times met with Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to discuss the Washington State House Democrat Caucus’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session. At the highest level, Jinkins said, the party will be seeking to “protect Washingtonians from federal overreach” – a […]
