Marysville Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man

MARYSVILLE—Marysville Police Detectives are investigating the early morning fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man that occurred today, March 31, at approximately 6:17 a.m. on the 1200 block of 2nd Street. A neighbor found the 66-year-old Marysville man unconscious and not breathing and called 9-1-1. Upon arrival, police units observed the neighbor performing CPR on the […]
Habitat for Humanity’s Bayside Home complete and sold to Habitat Homebuyers

EVERETT—Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County’s brand-new Bayside Home, located just North of downtown Everett, has recently been sold to a Habitat homebuyer family the very same month construction reached completion. “Thanks to your support and the many contributions from our community, we were able to hand over a set of keys that will open the […]
HHS announces new major restructure to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced on Thursday, March 27, his plan to restructure the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Donald J Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” “We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization […]
Former Gov Inslee honored with Time Magazine’s 2025 Earth Award

On Thursday, March 27, former Governor Jay Inslee was announced as one of the six winners of Time Magazine’s 2025 Earth Awards. The other winners honored were billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Ghanaian Chef Selassie Atadika, former Tennessee Republican Senator Bill Frist, actor Rainn Wilson, and environmental researcher Catherine Coleman Flowers. “There are two immutable forces that we […]
Cops for Inclusion April 19 for kids of diverse abilities

LYNNWOOD—In celebration of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department is hosting on Saturday, April 19, “Cops for Inclusion: A day with kids of diverse abilities.” The event, held at the Northwest Church grounds in Lynnwood, is specifically designed for families and children on the Autism Spectrum. How it will work? The Lynnwood Polie […]
Cuts in federal school funding could impact local schools

NESPELEM—Today, more than 9,171 descendants of 12 aboriginal tribes of Indians are enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville. Local school districts, including Okanogan, Omak, Paschal Sherman Indian School (PSIS), Nespelem, Grand Coulee Dam, Inchelium, Keller, Republic, and Wilbur, rely heavily on federal funding from the United States Department of Education to support essential […]
Apply now to serve on Marysville Parks Board

MARYSVILLE—Want to help shape the future of Marysville parks? The city has an opening on the Parks, Culture and Recreation Advisory Board to complete a term ending in September 2026. The board meets at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered month. It advises the Parks, Culture and Recreation department and the City […]
Artist Mona T. Smiley-Fairbanks creates ‘Tidal Captain’ for the 2025 Edmonds Arts Festival Poster

EDMONDS—Edmonds is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest, with breathtaking views, sandy shores, and a lively waterfront. But what lies beyond the shimmering surf? Some might say the town’s most captivating beauty is hidden in the world below the waves. Underwater Edmonds is alive with movement and color — schools of fish dart and […]
PSE denied $215 million rate increase by state regulators

LACEY, Wash. – On Monday, March 17, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) denied a request by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) that would have raised rates for electric and natural gas customers by $109 million in 2025 and $106 million in 2026. These increases were in addition to a rate increase the Utilities and […]
Registration for Lynnwood Idol 2025 now open

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Arts Commission and Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation proudly present Lynnwood Idol, a solo singing competition open to students, living or attending school within the Edmonds School District boundaries. Singers will compete in one of two categories: grades K-5th or grades 6th-12th. Free to apply. Each winner will receive a $500 prize and […]