Washington man wrongfully detained in Venezuela released from prison

HANSVILLE—Washington resident and decorated Air Force Veteran Joseph St Clair, 33, was released from a prison in Venezuela today where he had been wrongfully detained since last November. St. Clair was traveling around South America for work when he was kidnapped and imprisoned last November along with nine other American citizens. According to the U.S. […]
Public invited to Memorial Day ceremony at Port of Everett

EVERETT—The public is invited to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the brave men and women who died in war that will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 26, Pacific Rim Plaza at the Port of Everett, located at 1028 13th Street (Pacific Rim Plaza is located on the south side of Hotel Indigo). The ceremony will include the […]
Here’s a quick look at Marysville’s CIC, a 5.1 million sqft economic development zone

MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville is continuing to develop its massive, 5.1 million square foot, economic development zone through next year that will bring an estimated 20,000 jobs to Snohomish County in the next decade, the city says. The project is called the Cascade Industrial Center (CIC) and has been a multi-year cooperation between the Cities […]
Linda Redmon plans to maintain Snohomish’s small-town feel while preparing it for the future

SNOHOMISH—Linda Redmon, current Snohomish Mayor, will be defending her seat this upcoming Mayoral election on August 5. If elected for a second term, she pledges another four years of transparency, protecting her City’s small businesses, and preparing the City of Snohomish for the future without compromising its small-town charm. Redmon’s number one priority is stability […]
Community Transit following Sunday bus schedule on Memorial Day

Snohomish County, Wash. – All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. All 2025 Community Transit holiday schedules are posted here. Community Transit is responsible for providing bus and paratransit service, vanpool, and innovative transit options in […]
Meet Aaron Hoffman, candidate for City of Snohomish Mayor

SNOHOMISH—Local business owner Aaron Hoffman has officially filed to challenge incumbent Linda Redmon as Mayor of Snohomish. Hoffman, though lacking in political experience, makes up for it with his background in economics – as CFO for Shelford Fisheries and Co-Owner of a small business. Hoffman grew up in Lake Stevens, graduating from Lake Stevens High […]
Driver and passengers safe after fire engulfs transit bus

SNOHOMISH—The driver of a Community Transit bus and all three passengers escaped injury today, after a fire that started in the front overhead area spread to engulf the interior of the bus traveling within the north end of the City of Snohomish. Just before 7 a.m., Friday, May 16, Snohomish County Fire District #4 responded […]
Case against accused killer of WSP trooper could be dismissed because of WA state sanctuary laws

EVERETT—Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, the Mexican national who was illegally in the United States and is charged with the 2024 death of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27, may have his case dismissed because of Washington State’s sanctuary laws, KOMO News reports. Benitez-Santana’s attorney’s filed a motion to dismiss the case alleging that the Snohomish County […]
Public Works honors employees at annual Employee Excellence ceremony

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Public Works Department honored 11 standup individuals during its 8th annual Employee Excellence Award Ceremony held on Thursday, May 15, at the Snohomish County Campus. The award ceremony coincided with the, County-recognized, 65th annual National Public Works Week which runs from May 18 through May 24. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved […]
Questions of residency qualifications surface in Snohomish County Council race

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A Lynnwood Times investigation uncovers that Snohomish County Council candidate Kelli Johnson has not lived in the county for three consecutive years, leading to legal questions if she meets the residency qualifications to hold the office, if elected. Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, with 333 candidates vying for 182 offices. An […]