National Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Burns in the Homes
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is providing tips to prevent burn injuries in the community during National Burn Awareness Week, February 2-8, 2025. This year’s emphasis is on preventing burns in the home. Burn hazards can be found in every living space, including houses, apartments, and temporary shelters. By taking a few simple precautions, […]
School delays and cancellations for February 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Monday, February 3, 2025. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) Due to poor road conditions in some areas of Arlington, all schools will be starting two hours late this morning. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no AM/PM APPLE […]
DNC Members Elect New Slate of DNC Officers
On Saturday, February 1, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members voted to elect a new slate of DNC Officers including positions for Chair, Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, three Vice Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and National Finance Chair. The DNC is the principal governing organization of the Democratic Party of the United States. The new elected […]
Collision Investigation Unit Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Bothell
BOTHELL—A 16-year-old male was killed in a vehicle crash on Locust Way in Bothell early Saturday morning the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reports. Around 1:59 a.m. Saturday, February 1, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in the 24200 block of Locust Way in the unincorporated Bothell area. […]
Lynnwood police chief says state law ties the hands of police in illegal immigration enforcement
LYNNWOOD—In a message to residents on Friday, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon shared that the Keep Washington Working Act prevents law enforcement from assisting in immigration enforcement. Last Friday, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn shared a similar stance. Below is his community message in its entirety: As your Chief of Police, I want to take a moment to reaffirm the […]
Snohomish County Civic Engagement Day has its biggest turnout yet
EVERETT—Nearly 300 high school students took a field trip to the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, January 30, to participate in the County’s third annual Civic Engagement Day, where students can learn the ins-and-outs of local government. Classes were spread throughout the County Campus Administrative Building and the Snohomish County Courthouse centering on six departments […]
Deputies Investigating 911 Radio Tower Burglary
GRANITE FALLS—Two men were arrested on January 29 for allegedly burglarizing a Snohomish County 911 emergency communications radio tower north of Granite Falls. This remains an active investigation. At approximately 7:30 a.m., Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of two suspects burglarizing a Snohomish County 911 emergency communications radio tower north of Granite […]
39th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Run to celebrate fitness, community
BURLINGTON—Celebrate the arrival of spring in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most breathtaking regions at the 39th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA. This beloved event combines fitness, community spirit, and the vibrant charm of tulip season into a weekend experience you’ll treasure. […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $33,000 in grants to schools
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced it awarded $33,000 in grants to schools across the Edmonds School District. The funds were raised during the Foundation’s 16th annual Monster Mad Dash 5K, held on October 5th, uniting more than 1,300 participants and 38 teams—including students, teachers, families, and community members—in a shared effort to support […]
CONSUMER ALERT: Watch out for charity scams seeking to profit from the California wildfires
OLYMPIA — The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division is warning Washingtonians to be on the lookout for scammers targeting donations aiding those affected by the wildfires in California. Attorney General Nick Brown asks Washingtonians to report any suspicious solicitations to his office. “The catastrophic damage from these fires makes us want to support relief and […]
