First three Let’s Go Washington initiatives pass the legislature and now law
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OLYMPIA—Three of six Let’s Go Washington landmark initiatives to the legislature passed both chambers of the Washington State Senate and House on Monday, March 4, and will become law in 90 days after the Legislature adjourns on March 7—no signature by Governor Jay Inslee is needed. The three initiatives that did not receive public hearings […]
Bail set at $1 million in death of WSP Trooper Gadd
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EVERETT—At Monday’s probable cause hearing for Raul Benitez Santana, 32, in the alleged vehicular homicide of Washington State Trooper Chris Gadd, who was tragically killed in the line-of-duty on Saturday, March 2, the District Court presiding judge set bail at $1 million. Mr. Santana’s father and two other family members attended Monday’s hearing, visibly distraught. He shared […]
Supreme Court unanimously rules Trump to remain on Colorado ballot ahead of Super Tuesday
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a unanimous decision, all nine United States Supreme Court Justices on Monday, March 4, reversed the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, from the state’s primary ballot on the grounds that he participated in insurrection. “BIG WIN FOR AMERICA,” Trump posted on Truth […]
Second traffic collision on I-5 in less than 48 hours in North County claims the life of Lynnwood man
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MARYSVILLE—A 58-year-old Lynnwood man attempting to fuel a disabled vehicle on I-5 southbound, in the shoulder lane, was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on the evening of Sunday, March 3. The driver, a 52-year-old man from Everett, was not injured after the incident. The passenger in the disabled vehicle, a 60-year-old woman from […]
WSP Memorial Foundation taking donations for the family of Trooper Gadd
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MARYSVILLE—Washington State Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Christopher M Gadd #927, who was tragically killed in the line-of-duty early Saturday morning after being struck by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. He served two-and-a-half years with the WSP. “Chris’s passing is a devastating loss to his family […]
18-year-old Lynnwood man in Portland hospital tied to Alderwood shooting
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LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) has launched an investigation of a Lynnwood police-involved shooting after an 18-year-old Lynnwood man arrived at a hospital in Portland for gunshot wounds. The 18-year-old suspect is believed to be connected to an assault in the Target parking lot, near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, that led to a […]
Rainbow City presents a grand evening of music and community
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SEATTLE—Rainbow City Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting equity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals through music, is thrilled to announce an exciting, combined event that celebrates diversity, community, and the power of music. Join us for an unforgettable evening at Benaroya Hall on March 22, 2024! The evening kicks off with the concert […]
24 ways to ‘leap’ into health starting February 29
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Happy Leap Day! One of the biggest hurdles to leap over is fitting healthy habits into your routine. So just like this extra day breaks up your typical year, the Snohomish County Health Department provided some ideas that might help break up your typical routine. Try making at least one healthy activity part of your […]
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
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LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the funded projects addresses one […]
Overwhelming public support for Parental Rights initiative
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OLYMPIA—The House Education Committee and Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee held a joint public hearing to discuss Initiative 2081, protecting parental rights, on Wednesday, February 28. The Meeting was chaired by Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D- Rainier Beach). “We all know that family members are every child’s first teachers,” said Senator Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer […]