Cascade Symphony seeks musical “Rising Star” for 2026-27 Season
EDMONDS – The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, now in its 65th season, is encouraging talented young musicians to enter its “Rising Star” competition for the current 2026-2027 season. The winning musician, to be selected by Cascade Symphony Music Director Michael Miropolsky, will perform as the soloist at the orchestra’s concert on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at the […]
Judge permanently blocks WA new standards law for sheriffs, AG’s Office to appeal
OLYMPIA [JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET] — A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office. The decision from Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocks the most controversial pieces of the Democrat-sponsored policy, pending an appeal by […]
Edmonds College Foundation to hold inaugural “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration” fundraiser and awards ceremony
LYNNWOOD — The Edmonds College Foundation has announced a new campus tradition, “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration,” a fall fundraiser and awards event honoring extraordinary individuals across the campus community. All proceeds from the Friday, Oct. 16 event will directly benefit the college’s SAFE Harbor Campaign, which provides vital emergency resources to help students overcome […]
Nine hungry Black Bear cubs are keeping PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center busy
SNOHOMISH — Nine growing black bear cubs currently in care at the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center have some very big appetites—and PAWS is asking the community and local businesses for help keeping up with their dietary needs. PAWS is currently caring for nine black bear cubs at its Snohomish facility, including five expected to return […]
Snohomish County Indivisible to host No Kings rally on Oct. 17 in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County Indivisible will host a No Kings rally in Lynnwood on Oct. 17 as part of a nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging voters to participate in the November midterm elections. The citizen-based group plans to hold its fourth No Kings event at Cedar Valley Community School, with speakers, music, voter-engagement […]
Local basketball player Fatoumata Jaiteh makes it pro in Portugal
EVERETT—Local basketball player, Fatoumata Jaiteh, 23, who played basketball for Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, has headed to Portugal to play professional basketball for the Grupo Desportivo Recreativo André de Resende team based in Evora. Jaiteh just wrapped up her last year of college, at Sacramento State, in May and unfortunately spent her last season […]
Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing beginning Oct. 1. Waters reopening to sport crabbing seven days a week from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 include: Crabbing will not immediately reopen for the winter season in Marine Area […]
Los Gavilanes to host third annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce community event Oct. 8
EVERETT—Beloved Hispanic grocery store, Los Gavilanes, will host its third annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce con tu Policia event on October 8 outside of their storefront on Casino Road in Everett. The purpose of the event, according to Don Felipe, the grocery store’s owner, is to gather the community together for an opportunity to enjoy […]
Edmonds College welcomes new Board of Trustees members, Maria Montalvo and Blessing Jere
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College is pleased to announce the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring unique perspectives and a strong commitment to student success and policy governance. Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Montalvo to a five-year term running through September 2031. Jere was appointed Student Trustee […]
Snohomish HS Manufacturing Teacher wins $75,000 for Teaching Excellence
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish High School Manufacturing Teacher, Matt Johnson, was surprised with a $75,000 check for Teaching Excellence from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools on Tuesday, September 29, just in time for Manufacturing Month. Johnson was one of 25 public school skilled trades teachers nationwide to receive the award this year, part of $2 million prizes marking […]
