Former Tacoma resident indicted for damaging six different energy facilities in the South Sound and Southwest Washington
SEATTLE—A 33-year-old former Tacoma resident was indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this month for conspiracy to destroy energy facilities and six counts of destruction or attempted destruction of an energy facility, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Zachary Rosenthal, who is currently incarcerated in the Washington State Department of Corrections for vehicular […]
What has happened with Councilman Josh Binda requires fixes
What is going on with [Lynnwood Councilman] Joshua Binda’s residency issues is absolutely exposing of a need to restore democratic integrity. I believe we need a Red Team – or a team of experts – to look at our current laws and recommend improvements for integrity at a statewide level. We should have clear but […]
Lynnwood to consider allowing retail cannabis sales in the city
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council heard from Planning Commission staff regarding allowing retail cannabis sales within the city limits, at a Work Session Monday, April 21. As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) allocated to the city by the state. All four of these licenses, […]
Hands Off anti-Trump protesters return to Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thousands of protesters congregated throughout the county Saturday, April 19, in protest of the Trump administration and the leader of DOGE, Elon Musk. On Broadway, from the 41st Street Overpass to Marine Drive, in Everett a plethora of honking horns emanated down the streets as flowing traffic passed by crowds of people bearing signs […]
Federal agency terminates major grant from Imagine Children’s Museum
EVERETT–Imagine Children’s Museum was notified that a major $250,000 grant has been terminated by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The prestigious Museums for America grant pledged three years of funding to expand the Museum’s successful Little Science Lab program, providing free, high-quality early learning to preschool-age children at several community-based locations throughout […]
SRFR Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien announces his retirement
MONROE–Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) has announced his retirement effective July 15, 2025, after 34 years of service as a firefighter. Chief O’Brien began his career in 1991 with the Auburn Fire Dept., now Valley Regional Fire Authority. In 2012 he served as the Fire Chief for Orcas Island […]
WIAA stands with trans athlete participation in recent policy amendments
RENTON—The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly announced Monday, April 21, that two transgender related advisory amendments—one restricting participation in girls’ sports to be limited to “biological females” and the other that would have offered separate athletic programs for boys, girls, and an open division for all students—did not meet the 60% threshold to […]
Lynnwood police seek witnesses to Swift Bus stop shooting
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police are seeking witnesses to a shooting that occurred Friday evening at a Swift Bus stop. No injuries were reported. On April 18th just after 9pm, two unidentified male suspects got into a confrontation with a male passenger at the Swift Bus Stop located in the 19900 block of Highway 99. Both suspects were […]
Lynnwood Police seeks public help in attempted child abduction
LYNNWOOD—On April 14th at about 4:30 p.m. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd ST SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction. After interviewing involved parties, officers determined three juvenile males were riding their bikes on the public trail behind the golf course. They were approached by an unknown male who suddenly […]
Here’s a closer look at Kamiak High School’s ‘Something Rotten’
MUKILTEO—The Kamiak High School Theatre Department will be performing “Something Rotten!” based on the book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John Farrell. The production, directed by Bryan Sullivan, will be performed at the Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre located at 21801 44th Avenue W in Mountlake Terrace. “Something Rotten! is such a fun and hilarious show. […]
