May 21, 2026 12:21 am

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Four arrested in ICE and Border Patrol drug bust in Marysville, cache of weapons seized

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MARYSVILLE—Border Patrol agents, with assistance with Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), took down a massive drug and firearms trafficking ring in Marysville, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced to X on Wednesday. The investigation, which began in the summer of 2025, was spearheaded by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

10 Lynnwood City Council hopefuls tackle council member questions

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LYNNWOOD—Ten candidates vied to fill the Lynnwood City Council Position 6 vacancy, on Tuesday, January 20, bringing an array of professional backgrounds, personal stories, and visions for the City’s future. The interviewees—Jacob Berger, Han McDonald, Paula Ferreira-Smith, Quinn Van Order, Chelsea Wright, Noel Baca, Richard Wright, Cathy Baylor, Dorina Katro, and Brandon Molina—each delivered opening […]

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to retire

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South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman has announced his retirement after leading Snohomish County’s largest fire agency since 2024. “It has been nothing short of a privilege to watch this agency grow into a regional and national leader in emergency services,” Eastman said. “We strive to deliver exceptional care to our community while remaining accountable […]

Port of Everett welcomes S3 Maritime to Waterfront Place

EVERETT – Last week, the Port of Everett Commission authorized a new three-year lease with S3 Maritime, a Seattle-based marine services company, to open a new facility at the largest public marina on the West Coast. S3 Maritime offers boaters a full-service marine installation, maintenance, and repair shop. The team has a robust slate of […]

Major narcotics seizure in Lynnwood following Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force investigation

LYNNWOOD — A recent investigation by the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), in collaboration with regional law enforcement partners, led to a significant seizure of illegal narcotics and assets connected to a major drug trafficking operation. In December 2025, a Lynnwood Police Detective assigned to the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) made a substantial […]

Seattle City Light leadership shakeup: Dennis McLerran named new CEO amid clean energy push

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SEATTLE—Mayor Katie Wilson announced January 16 the appointment of Dennis McLerran as the new general manager and chief executive officer of Seattle City Light, replacing Dawn Lindell, who has led the utility since 2024. McLerran, a seasoned environmental attorney, will assume the role on March 4, pending potential City Council confirmation for a permanent position. […]

AG Brown during his first year, secures $15 billion from federal cuts

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OLYMPIA—In his first year as Washington Attorney General, Nick Brown filed 52 lawsuits in 52 weeks against the Trump Administration and positioned the office as a defender of state interests against federal overreach and the “elements of fascism,” he said opening his press conference on Tuesday, January 20, recapping an annual report published on January […]

Push for youth social media safeguards revived in WA Legislature

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OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Avery Ping had a knack for noticing who in a room might be having a bad day and checking in on them. He wanted to be a psychiatrist.  But the Olympia teen was addicted to his screen, his father Aaron said. He wanted to get away from his phone, and Aaron was adamant […]

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