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US Senate cancels $9 billion in previously approved funding from NPR, PBS, foreign aid programs

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WASHINGTON — The United States Senate agreed to legislation early Thursday, July 17, that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and various foreign aid accounts in another victory for the Trump administration.  “Tonight, Senate Republicans pulled the plug on more than 1,500 public radio and TV stations across America – silencing […]

SPD arrest suspect connected to attack on journalist during anti-ICE protests

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[The Center Square]—The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle last month was arrested Wednesday, July 16. The victim, Cam Higby, told The Center Square he got a text from a detective with the Seattle Police Department confirming 33-year-old Jeremy Lawson, of Monroe, was in […]

Binda and Escamilla clashed with council on proposed Youth Council ordinance

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved city staff to draft an ordinance which, if approved, would establish a Youth Commission with the purpose of giving youth a voice in government, decision-making, developing skills through mentorship and service, building connections, and making an impact on their own future. The motion to approve the ordinance was originally […]

Lynnwood council recommends cannabis stores no less than 100 feet from parks, public transit centers, recreation centers

The five Lynnwood City Council members acknowledging with a "thumbs up" their approval of the 100-foot buffer zone for retail cannabis stores within various zones within the city limits of Lynnwood during Monday's business meeting. Mayor Christine Frizzell did not participate in the exercise. Lynnwood Times | Mario Lotmore.

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council continued the conversation of allowing retail cannabis stores to operate within city limits at its Business Meeting Monday, July 14, discussing allowable zones and distance buffers from restricted entities with city staff. David Kleitsch, DBS Director, Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, and Zack Spencer, Planner, asked council – by way of ‘thumbs […]

4-Year-Old Lynnwood boy accidentally shoots mother

LYNNWOOD—In a reminder of the critical importance of secure firearm storage in households with children, a 4-year-old boy in unincorporated Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother after accessing a loaded gun left unsecured by his sleeping father. The incident, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the mother and minor injuries to the child. South County Deputies […]

Ballots for August 5 Primary to Be Mailed Later This Week

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EVERETT—On Thursday, July 17, Snohomish County Elections will begin sending out ballots for the August 5 Primary Election to around 470,000 registered voters. Ballots should start arriving in mailboxes by the end of the week, with deliveries extending through the weekend and into early next week. The Primary includes key local contests for county, city, […]

Snohomish County invites the public to Climate Resilience Open House on July 30

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Office of Energy & Sustainability is hosting a Climate Resilience Open House for residents and community partners on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center of Mariner High School (200 120th St SW, Everett, WA 98204). This event provides an opportunity to learn about climate impacts […]

Woodland Park Zoo raises $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party to support its new Forest Trailhead exhibit and conservation efforts

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SEATTLE—Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo raised approximately $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party held Friday, July 11 – the Zoo’s signature annual fundraising gala. The funds will help enable the zoo to update animal habitats, support its Fund Our Futures campaign, and fund one of the zoo’s most ambitious and sustainable projects to date: […]

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