Lynnwood PD lands new $2.5M Public Safety Grant from State to Strengthen Jail Safety, Training, and Rapid Response
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department was approved for a $2.5 million public safety grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, through HB 2015. This is in addition to the Lynnwood City Council approving a 0.1% public safety sales tax earlier this year, adding two new funding mechanisms to the law enforcement agency. “We’re grateful […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District Receives $240,000 Whitehorse Foundation Grant to Support Student Wellness
LYNNWOOD— The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a grant of $240,000 from the Whitehorse Foundation to support the Foundation’s Whole Families, Whole Communities (WFWC) initiative. Since 2017, WFWC has helped remove barriers to academic success by providing Edmonds School District’s most vulnerable students and families with year-round access to health and wellness services. […]
Man discharges firearm in road rage incident east of Everett
EVERETT—A man discharged his firearm after a reported road rage incident that took place just east of Everett Wednesday evening on the West End Trestle. According to Washington State Patrol, two vehicles were traveling southbound on Interstate 5 around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, taking the ramp to Eastbound US2. An unknown altercation occurred […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County discusses ‘anchoring regional growth’ – maritime and defense
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat discussion on July 7 focused on ‘Anchoring Regional Growth’ – exploring how maritime and non-operational Naval Station Everett activity drives regional and economic growth, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. The conversation featured Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber, Dave Abrams, CEO of the Maritime Institute, […]
Quail Park Lynnwood to host ‘fill the bus’ toy drive this Sunday at Lynnwood Fred Meyer
LYNNWOOD—Members of the Quail Park of Lynnwood community, including residents and staff, can be found at the Alderwood-Northpointe Fred Meyer this Sunday, July 26, collecting donations and sharing information on the vital needs of Seattle Children’s Hospital patients. Shoppers are invited to participate by donating new, pre-purchased items or by selecting from a curated list […]
Lynnwood 2026 budget deficit bigger than reported, secret State Auditor letter exposes prior administration deficiencies
LYNNWOOD—At Tuesday’ Finance Committee meeting, Assistant City Administration Monisha Harrell shared that a financial review by newly appointed interim finance director Sandra Fujioka following the sudden resignation of the city’s previous financial director a few months ago, discovered inconsistencies and inaccuracies from the prior administration not disclosed to the council worsening the city’s 2026 deficit. […]
WA Students to Get Flexible Credits, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills Under New Graduation Proposal
OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans. In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements in over a decade, the state Board of Education is retooling the current framework with an eye to better prepare students for life after graduation. Washington high school […]
Washington State Government Misconduct Payouts Hit Record $537 Million High
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street] — Washington’s runaway payouts for government misconduct climbed to $537 million in the past year, as the ever-growing sum continues to strain the state’s finances. That tally from the fiscal year that ended June 30 is an all-time high, up from roughly $500 million the previous year and five times what Washington shelled out in […]
Applications Open for City of Mukilteo DEI Commission
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving a three-year term on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission plays a vital role in advancing the city’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable community for all residents. Through education, outreach and community engagement, the […]
Snohomish County Launches Planning for Centennial Trail South Extension, Invites Community to Help Shape the Future
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Parks & Recreation has officially launched planning for Centennial Trail South, a long-envisioned project that will ultimately complete the Centennial Trail through Snohomish County and connect it from Skagit County to King County’s regional trail system. As planning begins, the County is inviting community members to help shape the future of the […]
