Sedro Woolley man sentenced to seven years for hate crime
SEATTLE, Wash., November 14, 2023—Kalvinn Garcia, 26, of Sedro Woolley, was sentenced on October 3 in federal court to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing a hate crime in connection with a bias-motivated arson at Queer/Bar, a nightclub and event space in downtown Seattle. Arson is punishable by a […]
House passes bill to add federal district court in Mount Vernon
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2023—The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 786, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tony Gonzalez (TX-23) that would add Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by voice vote. This change would […]
DelBene, Newhouse introduce tax relief bill for PNW Seafood Industry
WASHINGTON, DC, November 13, 2023—Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure tax fairness for meals provided to workers on certain Pacific Northwest fish processing vessels and remote facilities. The 2017 Republican tax law restricted deductions for employers providing free meals as a perk of employment, even when off-premises food […]
Public invited to celebrate National Adoption Day at county courthouse
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 13, 2023—On Friday, November 17, 2023, Snohomish County Superior Court, in co-sponsorship with the County Clerk’s Office and CASA Program, will join others nationwide in participating in National Adoption Day. For this annual celebration, the Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, and CASA Program will partner to make this a very special occasion for […]
Thousands of unwanted prescription meds removed in Take Back Day
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2023—The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its 4,383 law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds (or 300 tons) of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide on October 28, 2023, for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locally, the Washington state division collected 5,428 pounds between 77 collection sites. Over the last […]
Kilmer out, Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid for congressional seat
OLYMPIA, Wash., November 12, 2023—A day after United States Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said on Friday, November 10, that she will run for the congressional seat, ending her gubernatorial campaign. “From climate change to abortion rights, rising costs, threats to democracy, […]
Around the Sound events this week, November 12 to 18
City of Marysville: Cocoa with Community Development Fancy some hot cocoa? The City of Marysville welcomes the public to them for Cocoa with Community Development! At this free event, Community Development Director Haylie Miller and staff will provide a brief presentation on the department’s roles and responsibilities, along with an overview of some of the […]
Mountlake Terrace high schooler named 2023 Washington STEM Rising Star
Seattle, Wash., November 12, 2023—Katie Larios, a student at Mountlake Terrace High School, has been named the 2023 Snohomish Regional Rising Star by the Washington STEM. She is one of 11 promising young women recognized by the organization for 2023. “Katie works hard to achieve in STEM and looks back to see who she can […]
Lynnwood resident named VA Puget Sound Wall of Heroes Honoree
SEATTLE, Wash., November 11, 2023—On November 7, Lynnwood resident Michael J Kavanaugh, 92, was named VA Puget Sound Health Care System’s 2023 Wall of Heroes Honoree—the 19th Veteran to receive the recognition. Dedicated June 29, 2009, VA Puget Sound’s Wall of Heroes display serves as a reminder to patients, visitors and staff of the sacrifice, […]
Snohomish County council passes nearly $2 billion 2024 budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 10, 2023—Snohomish County Council approved its 2024 Budget at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 8, including 23 amendments presented by council members. The $1.661 billion budget focusses on public safety, helping the vulnerable, protecting natural resources, and strengthening the economy, according to County Executive Dave Somers. “Improving public safety; saving […]
