Man breaks into Bothell apartment, sexually assaults 11-year-old child
BOTHELL—An unidentified male broke into a Bothell apartment complex Friday morning and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old child who was asleep in their bedroom. The incident took place at the Bailey Farms Apartment Complex at 1225 183rd Street Southeast in Bothell around 2 a.m. Friday, September 6. There were no signs of forced entry, and the […]
Everett family mourning the loss of their son after fatal window fall
EVERETT—A 5-year-old boy has died after from injuries sustained after a fall from an Everett two-story townhome window in Everett, South County Fire reports. On Friday, August 30, South County firefighters responded to the fall at a townhome in Everett. The boy fell approximately 15 feet onto concrete slab below. Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old to […]
Executive Somers delivers new $3.07 billion biennial budget for consideration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers delivered the county’s first biennial budget to the County Council Wednesday, September 4, for the years of 2025 through 2026. The proposed budget including all funds totals $3.07 billion over the next two years (an increase of 6.66% from the previous 2023-24 cycle) that includes a proposed General Fund […]
The Edmonds School District welcomes 11 new principals for this school year
The Edmonds School District is welcoming a total of 11 new principals this school season, including interims, assistant principals and a new executive director at its Educational Services Center (ESC). Here’s a short introduction of the new Edmonds School District principals—who they all are, where they have worked, and what the opportunities they bring with […]
Court considering reduced bail amount for Alderwood Mall shooting suspect
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After hearing oral arguments from defense attorney Bryan Hershman for defendant Samuel Gizaw—charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson—and county prosecutor Elise Deschenes on Wednesday, September 4, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander said she will make her ruling in the coming days on the defense’s request for the court to lower […]
Come have coffee and conversation with the Mayor
Do you have questions about the city? Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for a casual conversation on Monday, September 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. We’ll bring coffee and light refreshments. “I really enjoy hearing from residents and getting to […]
Boeing now faces worker strike amidst slew of manufacturing issues
EVERETT—Boeing’s largest labor union, International Association of Machinists (IAM), is threatening to strike on September 13 after neither the union nor the aerospace manufacturing giant have seemed to meet eye-to-eye throughout negotiations for higher wages that began last March. IAM represents more than 30,000 Boeing employees which, if a strike were to occur, could have […]
The heat is on, Upthegrove to face Herrera Beutler in Public Lands race
OLYMPIA—After a mandatory manual recount of all votes statewide in the Commissioner of Public Lands race, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove (D) is confirmed to have secured the second slot by the Office of the Secretary of State to advance to the November 5 General Election. With only a 53-vote margin, Upthegrove (D), narrowly edged […]
Reykdal reveals “lost confidence” in Letter to Marysville School District
MARYSVILLE—Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal reveals his lack of confidence in the Marysville School District to straighten its financial situation in his August 28 notice to the district and Superintendent Zachary Robbins. He also placed the school district under additional financial monitoring. “I have lost confidence that the district has the decision-making tools or current […]
Lynnwood Police hold first ever Shop with a Cop back-to-school event
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department held its first ever Shop with a Cop back to school event at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, September 3, where students had the opportunity to shop alongside community Police Officers for much needed supplies leading up into the start of the new school year. The mall was closed for several hours […]
