Benson Boone pays Monroe donut shop a visit before sold out Seattle show
MONROE—Singer-Songwriter sensation Benson Boone, who’s hits including ‘Beautiful Things‘ and ‘Mystical Magic‘ have topped Billboard 200 charts globally, paid a local donut shop a surprise visit during his Seattle tour date on August 4. Monroe-based donut shop, Henry’s Donuts, located at 19191 State Route 2, received a call just before closing around 4 p.m. on […]
Shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park leaves 34-year-old man seriously injured
LYNNWOOD – A shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park left a 34-year-old man seriously injured Tuesday night. The suspect is still at large. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to a shots fired call at approximately 7:46 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, in the 6600 block of 200th Street Southwest, just down the road from Lynnwood Bowl and Skate. Upon […]
From chronic illness to model: Mill Creek woman challenges beauty standards in Next Runway Star competition
MILL CREEK—Mill Creek resident Suzy Lee, 45, challenged conventional beauty standards in the Next Runway Star competition last month, sharing her inspirational story of rebuilding her life from scratch after fibromyalgia and chronic illness made traditional employment no longer possible. When Lee was growing up it was always her dream to be a model, but […]
County Executive proposes $3.37 billion budget amid $56 million deficit, layoffs imminent
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed a $3.37 billion budget for 2027-28 that would address a projected $56 million deficit through spending cuts, new revenue and the use of previously banked property tax capacity. Somers presented his recommended biennial budget to the Snohomish County Council on Tuesday, September 1, saying the proposal seeks to preserve […]
Man dies after crashing into tree near Gold Bar
GOLD BAR—A man has died after crashing into a tree with his truck near Gold Bar Tuesday morning. The crash took place in the 500 block of Croft Avenue West at around 12:40 a.m. The sole occupant of the vehicle, an adult male, was located by responding officers deceased at the scene. The road was […]
Care Crew: The Hidden Heroes of Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
SNOHOMISH—Along the path amongst fairies, knights, wizards, turkey legs, caramel corn and lemonade, guests of Washington’s Midsummer Renaissance Faire might notice the brightly colored banners carried by patrolling staff members, identifying themselves as the Care Crew Roving Team. What many guests may not realize, however, is that this team of roughly 60 members works largely […]
Thousands of Washington State employees walk out Monday to fight for a living wage
WASHINGTON STATE—Thousands of State Workers, represented by the WFSE union, walked out during their lunch breaks Monday, August 31, as negotiations for a livable wage remain stalled with the state government. According to the Washington Federation of State Employees, known as WFSE or AFSCME Council 28, members at about 125 locations across the state took […]
Dozens of firefighters fight multiple fires across southwest Snohomish County
More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County last Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Around 2:20 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire in the center median of northbound I-5, just past exit 186. A few minutes later, additional firefighters responded […]
Snohomish County opens second New Start Center in Everett offering bridge housing for homeless individuals
EVERETT—Snohomish County, in partnership with the Salvation Army, opened its second New Start Center Friday, August 28, which will provide time-limited bridge housing to unhoused individuals, along with wraparound services such as case management, behavioral health support, employment assistance, and eventual connections to permanent housing. Back in 2022, the Snohomish County Council voted to approve […]
Samuel Gizaw, Jayda Woods Johnson’s killer, pleads guilty to second degree murder charge
EVERETT—Samuel Gizaw, now 18, who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods Johnson with a stray bullet at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall back in 2024, pled guilty to second-degree murder and deadly weapon special verdict during his court appearance Wednesday, August 26, at the Snohomish County Courthouse. “I would like to say that I’m truly sorry for my actions. […]
