Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
John Braun: Say no to lies and economic injustice by voting yes on Initiative 2117
There’s a school of thought that says people don’t start paying close attention to election campaigns until after Labor Day, when summer family activities are brought to an end by the start of a new academic year. Whether that’s accurate or not, we also are approximately five weeks away from the beginning of Washington’s general-election […]
South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sept 21
LYNNWOOD—South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies, including natural disasters. Join us at the Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for […]
Competitive swimmer Riley Gaines to speak at WA GOP Fall Harvest Dinner
BELLEVUE—This year’s annual Washington State Republican Party Fall Harvest Dinner will feature former competitive swimmer, political activist and 12-time NCAA All-American, Riley Gaines as a keynote speaker. Gaines began her competitive swimming career while attending high school in her home state of Tennessee. While attending the University of Kentucky she joined the All-SEC Freshman Team […]
Reichert and Ferguson square off in heated gubernatorial debate
SEATTLE—Shortly after the U.S. Presidential debate concluded on Tuesday, Washington state gubernatorial candidates Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson squared off, tackling issues such as public safety, budgets, abortion, and climate change for the first time in-person. The event was sponsored by the Seattle Times and media partners King 5, Krem2 News, and El Sol de […]
Community invited to Flags for our Fallen golf tournament fundraiser
MONROE—The Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 and its Auxiliary are excited to invite the community to rally around the fourth annual Flags for our Fallen golf tournament fundraiser! Please register by Wednesday, September 18 for this scramble-style golf tournament, which takes place 0800 (check in at 0700), Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Echo […]
Lynnwood High School student in custody on suspicion of road rage
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled […]
Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Public invited to virtual Coffee Chat on Future Workforce Needs and Upskilling Strategies
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host its next Coffee Chats episode, Future Ready Workforce: Strategies for Upskilling, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This virtual event will feature industry experts discussing the evolving workforce landscape and essential skills for future success. Moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
“Environmental carnage”: City of Mukilteo entangled in land development lawsuit
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is currently in a legal battle over permits issued in error for the proposed Harbor Grove subdivision that has now been stripped and excavated of its native vegetation. A recent Superior Court ruling found that a Hearing Examiner “engaged in unlawful procedure or failed to follow a prescribed process” and made […]
