US Dept of Education releases $137 million in frozen funds to Washington State
OLYMPIA—The United States Department of Education announced Friday, July 25, that it will release the entirety of the $137 million in frozen funds to Washington state. “This is a welcome change in direction—school districts, educators, families, and students can take a deep breath knowing vital services won’t be abruptly ended or reduced in the upcoming […]
Lynnwood’s $9.3 million budget crisis: All options are on the table
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Finance Director Michelle Meyer and Committee Chair George Hurst reviewed the City’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial and Sales Tax reports on Wednesday, July 23. The City is now projecting a $5.1 million shortfall in the General Fund through second quarter in addition to an already projected $4.2 million deficit. In a memo, Mayor Christine […]
Tragic death of aerospace leader Tom Prenzlow in helicopter crash
MUKILTEO—Tom Prenzlow, a prominent aerospace executive and community servant, perished in a helicopter crash on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of business growth, team empowerment, and civic contributions, alongside his involvement in property development discussions right here in Mukilteo. “It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of former […]
Rick Steves Issues Challenge Grant to Help Save Music Education in the Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD—Imagine Edmonds not being able to afford music programs in its schools. No orchestra. No jazz. No band concerts filling gymnasiums with applause and pride. That’s the future we face if critical funding isn’t restored for the 2025–26 school year. When Deborah Brandi, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District, shared this reality […]
Fatal motorcycle collision in Bothell, investigation underway
BOTHELL — On July 24, 2025, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 19-year-old motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle collision in unincorporated Bothell, with investigators indicating that speed may have contributed to the incident. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 16500 block of 35th Avenue SE. According to the sheriff’s office press […]
Sound Transit to hold public hearing for 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan
SEATTLE—Sound Transit will hold a public hearing on its 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, now available online, at Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street. in Seattle, and virtually, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The Transit Development Plan provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation on various elements of public transit […]
Snohomish man dies in five-car fatal collision
LAKE STEVENS—Washington State Patrol is reporting the death of Steven C Prussel, 61, of Snohomish, who was pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal collision involving up four other vehicles shortly after 4:08 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Prussel was driving his 2016 Ford Fusion eastbound on State Road 92 when his vehicle […]
Endorsement of James Sterba for Mukilteo City Council
I am proud to endorse James Sterba for Mukilteo City Council. James has consistently demonstrated the qualities and values that our council needs. He has an unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility, a deep-rooted involvement in the fabric of our community, and an authentic passion for the continued growth and vibrancy of Mukilteo. In a time […]
Hundreds of earthquakes swarm Mt. Rainier but eruption not imminent, seismologists say
MOUNT RAINIER—A total of 895 earthquakes have shaken the ground beneath Washington’s highest mountain since the beginning of July, according to the United States Geological Survey, but the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said it’s nothing to worry about. The “earthquake swarm” began on July 8, at approximately 1:30 a.m., and continues through Wednesday, July 23. […]
Edmonds College student archeologists dig for Mukilteo’s untold history
MUKILTEO—Roughly 26 Edmonds College Archeology students have been digging Mukilteo’s Japanese Gulch since July 7 in search of long-lost pieces of Snohomish County history. When their dig ends on August 1 they are expected to have uncovered over 1,000 artifacts from the early 1900’s which will then be cleaned, processed, and donated to the Burke […]
