Bikini baristas win more than $1.8 M in wage-theft case
SEATTLE — For years, the women working inside Alan Tagle’s bikini barista coffee stands were largely on their own. They often worked alone, there were no traditional paychecks or paystubs, their hours weren’t reliably tracked, and when they failed to meet sales targets imposed by their employer, they could lose wages, shifts — or their […]
Award-winning journalist Roberta Kwok will be at Edmonds Bookshop for Art Walk
On October 15th at 6:00 pm during Art Walk Edmonds, award-winning journalist Roberta Kwok will be at Edmonds Bookshop discussing her new book, Lost in Curiosity (Sourcebooks, 2026.) Roberta Kwok is a science writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, NewYorker.com, Nature, New Scientist, Audubon, and other publications. She has received a […]
Lynnwood cuts ribbon on Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Phase 3
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood cut the ribbon on the third phase of its Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Project on Tuesday, September 8, which makes critical upgrades to a 4,000-linear‑foot section of shared‑use path from the Lynnwood Transit Center to Wilcox Park. Phase 3 of the Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment completes the redevelopment of the Scriber […]
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 […]
