Lynnwood PD to host upcoming ‘Women Empowered’ self-defense classes
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department will be continuing its Women Empowered self-defense class next Saturday, September 20, with plenty of more classes scheduled through 2025. Next week’s class comes just in time for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which begins October 1. Though the Lynnwood PD has partnered with the Bellevue PD in hosting women’s […]
Edmonds College offers two new pathways for careers in robotics and AI
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College is launching two new programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in technology and manufacturing. The college now offers both a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (ROBAI) and an accelerated, eight-week professional technical certificate in Robotics in Manufacturing. This dual approach […]
DOJ requests sensitive information on WA voters from Secretary of State but Hobbs refuses
OLYMPIA— On Monday, September 8, the Washington State Secretary of State’s Office received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting a full copy of the Washington state voter registration data within 14 days. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, and his office, assessed the request and ultimately decided they would not release […]
September 11: The day that changed America
On September 11, 2001, 19 men associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes – two were crashed into the World Trade Center, one crashed in the Pentagon and the other crashed just outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A total of 2,996 people were killed by this terrorist attack on the U.S. mainland. As […]
Edmonds College launches affordable healthcare post-baccalaureate program to enhance access to graduate school
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College is introducing an innovative and affordable post-baccalaureate program designed to increase accessibility to graduate education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and physical therapy. “Whether you’re navigating prerequisite courses, seeking clinical exposure, or refining your personal statement, we can offer strategic guidance at every stage,” said program director Julie Povick, […]
South County Fire invites public to attend Engine Push-In Ceremony
MILL CREEK—The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony Thursday, September 18, 9 a.m. at Mill Creek Fire Station 76, 1020 153rd St SE, Mill Creek. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom […]
Derica Escamilla holds campaign kickoff at Zulu’s with platform: safety, authenticity, and compassion
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Councilwoman Derica Escamilla held her campaign kickoff event at Zulu’s Board Game Café in Lynnwood Friday, September 5, to a room of nearly 30 attendees. Her platform: safety, authenticity, and compassion. Escamilla was appointed to the Lynnwood City Council in 2024, filling a vacancy left after former City Councilwoman Shirley Sutton’s resignation. Escamilla […]
Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah Valley University event
UTAH—Charlie Kirk, 31, a prominent conservative political commentator, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, was shot at Utah Valley University (UVU) during the American Comeback Tour, a Turning Point USA event. The shooting occurred at an outdoor rally with a large audience. Kirk was reportedly struck in the neck and airlifted to Timpanogos Regional […]
County cuts ribbon on 36th/35th avenue Corridor Improvement Project
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Public Works Department cut the ribbon on its 36th Avenue/35th Avenue West Improvement Project in Lynnwood Tuesday, September 9, after 13-years of planning and 18-months of construction. With the completion of the project, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will now be able to move more freely from 164th Street Southwest to State Route […]
Niko Battle booted from ballot, Luis Burbano takes his place
EVERETT—Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Richard Okrent ruled on Tuesday, September 9, that Everett City Council District 4 candidate Niko Battle, who won the Primary Election, did not provide sufficient evidence to prove he is a resident of District 4. Battle’s name will now be removed from the General Election ballot in favor of third place finisher Luis […]
