Washington State Auditor’s Office urge Lynnwood to strengthen internal controls after 2024 cyberfraud loss
LYNNWOOD — A phishing scheme in 2024 led the City of Lynnwood to deposit $7,158 in payroll funds into a fraudulent bank account, exposing gaps in the city’s internal controls over electronic payments, according to a management letter from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The letter dated October 20, 2025, summarized issues identified during the […]
Lynnwood woman dies after motorcycle collides with semi on southbound SR 99
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A 38-year-old Lynnwood woman was killed early Thursday, July 30, when the motorcycle she was driving collided with a semi-truck on southbound State Route 99 in Snohomish County, the Washington State Patrol announced. Karen J. Kim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred at 4:37 a.m. near milepost 51 at […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Banquet tickets on sale
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a Social Hour and Silent Auction at 4:30 pm, with the dinner […]
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Climate Action Advisory Committee
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County’s Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is seeking community members who are passionate about sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting the county’s natural resources to serve on the Climate Action Advisory Committee. The committee plays an important role in advising the County on policies, programs, and strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while helping communities prepare for […]
VOA Launches Dementia Day Program in Lynnwood, Expanding to Everett
LYNNWOOD – As the number of Americans living with dementia continues to grow, so does the need for programs that support both people living with memory loss and their caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine Americans over the age of 65 is living with dementia, with that number projected to increase to […]
Edmonds College and Western Washington University establish Guaranteed Transfer Admission agreement
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College and Western Washington University have partnered to create a Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program, giving local students a clear, predictable pathway to earning their bachelor’s degree. The agreement guarantees admission to WWU for Edmonds students who apply after finishing a qualifying transfer associate degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. Beyond guaranteed […]
NW Natural Gas Rate Hike Approved: What Southwest Washington Customers Will Pay Starting August 1
LACEY — State regulators on Thursday approved a multi-year rate plan for Northwest Natural Gas that will raise bills for Southwest Washington customers beginning August 1, though the increases are smaller than the company originally sought. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued an order setting the amount of revenue the Portland-based utility can collect […]
Mukilteo Waterfront RFQ Opens for 1.19-Acre Site Next to Ferry Terminal and Lighthouse
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo has taken its first formal step toward revitalizing a long-underutilized stretch of city-owned shoreline, releasing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on July 29, 2026, that invites experienced development teams to compete for the chance to lease and develop a 1.19-acre waterfront site on Puget Sound as part of the […]
Washington Bar Exam canceled after tech failure, 700 aspiring lawyers in limbo, calls for class-action lawsuit and diploma privilege
YAKIMA — Hundreds of aspiring lawyers who traveled to the Yakima Convention & Event Center for Washington’s first NextGen Uniform Bar Exam instead spent hours battling failed connections, only to learn the entire July administration had been canceled, leaving careers, finances and carefully laid plans in limbo. The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), which […]
Arlington opens long-awaited bicycle pump track at Jensen Park
ARLINGTON — After nearly 15 years of planning, the City of Arlington officially opened its new bicycle pump track at Jensen Park on Wednesday, July 29. A pump track is a looping course featuring small hills, known as rollers, and banked turns, or berms. Riders maintain momentum by shifting their body weight rather than pedaling, […]
