Wally Webster II and law enforcement recognized for launching youth basketball program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing Lynnwood community leader Wally Webster, II, and his ACCESS Project’s Cops vs Youth Basketball character building events. In June of 2020, the Edmonds School District discontinued its School Resource Officer position. Since 2022 South Snohomish County has experienced “heartbreaking loss” of young […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes National Treatment Court Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing May as National Treatment Court Month. The resolution was introduced and motioned by Councilwoman Megan Dunn and seconded by Councilman Sam Low. Incoming Snohomish County District Court Judge Beth Fraser spoke on behalf of this resolution. “We just want to thank […]
Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, Latina Pioneer in the Washington State Legislature, Dies at 89
EDMONDS [LATINO HERALD]—Former State Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, one of the first Latinas to serve in the Washington State Legislature, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The news has prompted a wave of recognition and respect for her legacy of public service and unwavering commitment to educational and economic equity. Gutiérrez-Kenney was appointed in […]
Saudi Arabian commercial aircraft lessor places order for up to 30 new Boeing 737 Max jets
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA—AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft—20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. Deliveries are scheduled through 2032. The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is accompanying President Donald J Trump […]
Two Everett men charged with distributing enough fentanyl to kill half of all WA residents
SEATTLE—Two Honduran Nationals living in Everett, Santana Sandoval, 21, and Kevin Torres Velasquez, 45, were charged with possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to distribute in a U.S. District Court in Seattle, Friday, May 9. Together the two possessed more than seven kilos of powdered fentanyl—enough to kill 3.5 million people—which they allegedly […]
Quail Park of Lynnwood donates $2,000 and hygiene items to Esther’s Place
LYNNWOOD—Quail Park of Lynnwood, a senior living community, presented a check for $2,000 along with 25 backpacks filled with hygiene items to Esther’s Place, a nonprofit based in Everett, supporting homeless women. The donation was made on May 12, 2025, when a team of residents and staff visited Esther’s Place. “Esther’s Place plays an invaluable […]
UTC approves new 564 area code for the 206 region
LACEY—The Utilities and Transportation Commission is reminding Washington residents that a new area code, 564, will be added as an overlay to the existing 206 area code starting June 10, 2025. The commission approved this overlay to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers in the region. The 206-area code serves Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, […]
38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in 2024. The awards were presented during a celebratory recognition event hosted by CASA staff in April. Snohomish County Office […]
Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl: Music, Local Bites, and Community Spirit await
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District invites the community to come together for Ales for the Arts, a two-night concert crawl dedicated to supporting arts education in the Edmonds School District. This high-energy, family-friendly series features live music, local brews and bites, interactive fun, and meaningful ways to give back. The crawl begins on Wednesday, […]
Patrick Decker: An open letter to the voters of Lynnwood and Snohomish County
There are some of you who might have been taken by surprise that I chose not to run for re-election to Lynnwood City Council this year. When I was appointed to the Council to fill a vacancy four years ago, I was asked if I would run for the seat I was appointed to during the […]
