Troop 49 Scout earns every merit badge, turning a pandemic pastime into a rare Scouting achievement
LYNNWOOD—When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and upended daily life, many teenagers searched for ways to fill long, uncertain days at home. For Skyler McKay, 18, what began as a way to stay busy, became a yearslong pursuit that would place him among a tiny fraction of Scouts in history. The recent Mountlake Terrace […]
Washington Resident William Lee Falkner Charged in Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot Targeting White House UFC Freedom 250 Event
SEATTLE — Federal authorities charged William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Washington, on Monday with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate U.S. government officials and attack attendees during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event held at the White House on June 14, 2026. Falkner is the fourth […]
23-year-old shot multiple times, in critical condition at hospital
LYNNWOOD — A 23-year-old male is in critical condition at Providence Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday. On Saturday, June 20, Snohomish County patrol deputies responded to a 911 call of a shooting in front of the Tamaron Ranch Apartments located at 14500 Admiralty […]
Applications Now Open for Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is now accepting applications for the Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) for the 2026-27 school year. Student residents of Mukilteo ages 14-18 with an interest in getting involved in city government are encouraged to apply. MYAC members will attend monthly committee meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The committee will serve […]
Weed burning sparks attic fire at Snohomish home; no injuries reported
SNOHOMISH — An open-flame weed burning operation too close to a house ignited vinyl siding and spread into the attic, causing a fire Sunday evening that led to extensive damaged to the home, according to Snohomish County Fire District 4. The fire at 6114 65th Ave. SE was reported at 5:35 p.m. on Father’s Day, […]
Lynnwood hosts fourth annual Juneteenth celebration focused on history, culture, and community
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood, in partnership with Project Girl, the Edmonds School District, and Sound Transit, hosted their fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood. The day was a vibrant community celebration featuring a resource and vendor fair, a variety of food trucks, and live performances from […]
Treaty Rights Champion Hazen Shopbell Selected as Tulalip Tribes New Board Chairman
TULALIP — Hazen Shopbell, a longtime Tulalip fisherman, entrepreneur and advocate for treaty rights, was elected chairman of the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors following the General Council meeting and election on March 21, 2026. The seven-member Board of Directors governs the Tulalip Tribes. Directors are elected by enrolled tribal members to three-year terms who […]
COMMENTARY: Juneteenth Proclamations Honor African American Courage, Resilience and American History
From the African American perspective, Juneteenth is not just a date on the calendar. It is a sacred reminder of a painful truth and a powerful promise. It reminds us that on June 19, 1865, enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation […]
PUBLISHER’S DESK: The Importance of Fatherhood, Happy Father’s Day
This Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day, a time to honor dad in a way that shows him how much you love him and how important he has been in your life. Fathers play such an important role in a child’s life, but it has been only in last 30 years that researchers have determined […]
$35M campaign finance fine against Meta upheld by WA Supreme Court
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Facebook’s parent company, Meta, must pay the largest campaign finance fine in Washington state history, the state Supreme Court affirmed in a split decision Thursday. Meta urged the justices to declare a state law unconstitutional under the First Amendment to avert the $35 million penalty. The social media conglomerate repeatedly hadn’t provided required records for digital […]
