Larsen encourages Northwest Washington students to compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge

EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, November 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition […]
Snohomish County Elections earns National Stars and Stripes Award

Everett, Wash., September 13, 2023—Last week the National Association of Elections Officials (The Election Center) presented Snohomish County Elections with the Stars and Stripes Award at its annual conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ exceptional and ongoing partnership with the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The Stars and […]
Outdoor burn ban to be lifted for unincorporated Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 12, 2023—Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., the burn ban is lifted for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County by order of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, Michael McCrary. This means that […]
Meet Marianne Brown, owner of Mukilteo’s coffee hotspot Red Cup Café

MUKILTEO, Wash., September 12, 2023 — “Let’s meet at Red Cup Café,” is a statement familiar to many local Mukilteo residents. Whether it’s for conversation, a rich meal, fresh coffee, or focused study sessions, Red Cup Café has become an enduring destination for all. Working as a bookkeeper at the time, Marianne Brown wished to […]
Another pooch found in Yakima dog killings string, PETA and Pasado’s offering $10,000 reward

YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash., September 12, 2023—Another dead dog was found in Yakima County on August 20 believed to be a part of a string of animal abuse killings in the area. According to Sultan-based animal shelter Pasado’s Safe Haven, a father and daughter found the 4-year-old female brown mastiff, with two gunshot wounds, in the […]
Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
Fair on 44th draws thousands to the Lynnwood Civic Center

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 11, 2023—Six blocks of 44th Avenue, from 188th Street Southwest to 194th Street Southwest, were closed off on Saturday, September 9, for the Fair on 44th – the city’s annual community health and safety block party! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attendees could participate in free tours, demonstrations, and activities from […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison wins Actor of the Year at Soul Café Awards ceremony

SEATTLE, Wash., September 11, 2023—Lynnwood-based actor, Jon Meggison, took home the Soul Café’s Actor of the Year Award on Saturday, September 9. “I really don’t know what to say. The emotions and feelings I have right now, I’m just so grateful and humbled and blessed,” said Meggison. “I just want to thank everyone who’s been […]
Never forget: The September 11 terrorist attack that changed America

On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda took over four planes leading to the most prolific terrorist attack in the United States. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, United flight 93, crashed into a field in Shanksville, […]
Arrest made in drive-by shooting death of Kamiak teen

EVERETT, Wash., September 10, 2023—Members of the Everett Police Department Anti-Crime Team (ACT) and Violent Crime Unit (VCU) arrested an adult male Saturday night in connection to the shooting death of a fifteen-year-old Kamiak High School student on Friday morning who was waiting at a bus stop to go to school. According to the […]