County Council Approves $170,000 Jail Efficiency Study to Address Rising Costs
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council passed a motion Tuesday morning authorizing the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct a comprehensive Jail Efficiency Study. The study will be initiated and carried out in close partnership between the Snohomish County Council, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Executive’s Office, reflecting a shared commitment […]
Community partners to host Meadowdale Beach Cleanup on July 9
EDMONDS — Following a highly successful beach cleanup last summer that drew more than 70 participants and removed over 151 pounds of trash, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring is teaming up with WSU Beach Watchers, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, and the Greater Seattle Korean Association to host a community beach cleanup […]
Sno-Isle Libraries levy renewal measure heads to voters in August
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES — Voters in Snohomish and Island counties will decide on August 4 whether to restore (a renewal of) the property tax levy that provides the majority of funding for Sno-Isle Libraries, a regional library district serving more than 800,000 residents through 23 locations. Ballots for the election are scheduled to be […]
Tens of thousands attend UFC Freedom 250 at White House
WASHINGTON — The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) staged its historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event coincided with both President Donald J Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day. The mixed martial arts fight, streamed exclusively on Paramount+, transformed the presidential […]
Washington Wolfpack Rally Past Oceanside Bombers 43-30
OCEANSIDE, Calif. [ADAM PELLETIER] — The Washington Wolfpack overcame a four-point halftime deficit and limited the Oceanside Bombers to seven second-half points to win 43-30 on Saturday, June 13. Wolfpacks trailed 23-19 at halftime but outscored the Bombers 24-7 after intermission. The victory improved the Wolfpack to 4-4 and kept them in the playoff race, […]
Trump Lifts US Naval Blockade on Iran as Deal Set for Signing on June 19
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to end active fighting in their months-long conflict, authorizing the immediate toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. The official signing ceremony will […]
Fighting fraud requires the kind of leadership state Democrats lack
The governor’s budget director recently admitted state government is headed for its third multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in three years. This is happening despite the billions of dollars in new taxes imposed since Governor Ferguson took office. It’s more proof that control of Olympia has swung too far to the left. Voters should look to tip […]
Parents in Washington Urged to Stop Using Nara Organics Formula After Infant Botulism Cases
SEATTLE — Nara Organics announced on Saturday, June 13, a nationwide voluntary recall for all cans of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 12, 2026, provided epidemiological information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linking the infant formula to three cases of […]
Foundation for ESD awarded $266,000 in post-secondary scholarships to high school graduates
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has awarded over $266,000 in post-secondary scholarships to 84 graduating seniors from Edmonds Heights K-12, eLearning, Edmonds Woodway High School, Lynnwood High School, Meadowdale High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Scriber Lake High School. In all, 106 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students pursuing vocational, two- and four-year […]
Edmonds Food Bank Capital Campaign Receives Major Grant Award
EDMONDS — Edmonds Food Bank was awarded a $500,000 grant from Gates Foundation for Thrive Together: A Capital Campaign to Build a New Edmonds Food Bank. The grant marks a major milestone for the campaign and brings total funds raised to more than $3.3 million as the organization raises funds to build a new permanent […]
