Compass Health and NWCC to hold screening of animated short exploring themes of mental health
EDMONDS—Compass Health, in partnership with the Northwest Washington Civic Circle (NWCC), will be hosting a screening of the short, animated film Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II this Saturday, January 24, from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Theater. The film explores anxiety, loneliness, and stress among young people and will be […]
10 Lynnwood City Council hopefuls tackle council member questions
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Commerce invests $54.5 million in affordable housing across Washington
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Commerce on Tuesday, January 20, announced $54.5 million in grants to help create nearly 5,000 affordable housing units across Washington. From Vancouver to Spokane, grants of up to $1 million have been awarded to support 70 projects in 22 counties to support the creation of 4,517 affordable housing units. A […]
Monday night fire at Lynnwood duplex kills one
LYNNWOOD—A man was found dead following a fire at a duplex in Lynnwood Monday night. Four people in the adjacent unit safely evacuated on their own. Firefighters were dispatched just after 8:30 p.m. to a fire at a two-story duplex in the 2800 block of 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. When crews arrived, they found […]
