Snohomish County firefighters deploy to Eastern WA to assist in combatting devastating fires
SPOKANE—At least three Snohomish County firefighting agencies have deployed to Eastern Washington to assist in fighting the devastating fires that have scorched more than 8,000 acres and damaged more than 700 homes since Tuesday, August 4. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association there are currently three major, ongoing, fires in the Spokane area: the […]
Harborstone Credit Union cuts ribbon on Lynnwood branch, celebrates with $1,500 donation to Boys and Girls Club
LYNNWOOD—Harborstone Credit Union opened its first ever Lynnwood branch Wednesday, August 5, offering a new, community-focused financial institution for residents. Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony was celebrated with music by DJ Mighty Duck, delicious Mexican food provided by AzteCalli, a raffle, giveaways, and activities. Last year Harborstone and Community 1st Credit Unions officially completed its merger, […]
Snohomish County opens Hotel-Motel Grant Cycle for tourism activities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for the 2027 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County, particularly overnight stays. […]
New Summer event at the Port of Everett helps teens explore maritime careers
EVERETT – One Pacific Northwest tall ship is helping local teenagers discover the many maritime careers available right here in the Puget Sound region. On Friday, Aug. 7, an innovative partnership between nonprofit Sound Experience, the Port of Everett, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County will bring approximately 45 teens to the […]
WildStyle Gym, attempts to ‘save the whales’ one kickbox challenge at a time
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish-based fitness and kickboxing academy WildStyle Gym has decided to do its part in saving the whales of Puget Sound with its ‘Little Ripples Make Big Waves’ fitness challenge. Since 2016 the Eastern North Pacific’s gray whale population has dropped by almost half, falling from a peak of about 27,000 down to roughly […]
2026 Snohomish County Primary Election Results
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With 33.33% of registered voters casting ballots in Snohomish County (181,961 ballots counted out of 185,556 received) as of Friday, August 7, voters decided a slate of local funding measures and narrowed fields for state legislative seats heading into the November general election. The Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District Property Tax Levy Lid Lift […]
Young buck who led massive fentanyl, meth ring sentenced to more than 10 years
SEATTLE — Hector Duran Aldaco, a 25-year-old Federal Way resident identified as the leader of a transnational drug trafficking organization, was sentenced Monday, August 3, to 130 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy that trafficked large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine into western Washington. U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson […]
It’s Election Day! Drop your ballot at one of the official drop boxes today
It’s election day! Drop your ballot at one of the official drop boxes by 8 p.m. tonight to tur your voice into action. Snohomish County Drop Boxes are super easy, secure, and FREE (no postage needed)! As of August 3, 2026, 101,128 or 545,940 ballots have been received by the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Below […]
Washingtonians encouraged to help support Washington wildfire relief
OLYMPIA – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents affected by the numerous wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington state. Secretary Hobbs authorized the activation of the Disaster Relief Center (DRC), a special function of the Office of the Secretary of State’s Combined Fund Drive (CFD), and initiation […]
Spokane man arrested on first-degree arson charge in Old Trails Fire
SPOKANE—Thirty-seven-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci of Spokane was arrested around 5 p.m. Monday and is being held on $1 million bail on suspicion of first-degree arson after investigators say he started the Old Trails Fire just north of Spokane. Farinacci is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels announced the arrest Monday […]
