Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]
Lynnwood Police Department addresses concerns over ALPR camera data use
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on Friday, October 24, issued a statement to clarify and “address potential misconceptions” of its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in response to a recent report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. The report titled, “Leaving the Door Wide Open: Flock Surveillance Systems and Immigration […]
EASC to host public webinar on Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) the designated small business liaison for the Snohomish Local Organizing Committee, is pleased to announce an upcoming informational webinar to assist businesses and organizations in preparing successful applications for the newly launched Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program. Funded by the Seattle Foundation with support from the Washington State Department of […]
Willis Tucker Park Lights Up for Community Play
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish County is pleased to announce that the Willis Tucker Park Ballfield Lighting Project is now complete, bringing evening play capability and enhanced accessibility to Field 2 at Willis Tucker Park. The project was installed during August and September 2025, and the lights were dedicated on Friday, October 17, 2025, with the Mill Creek Little […]
Boeing secures FAA approval to increase 737 MAX production to 42 per month
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday, October 17, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase production of its 737 MAX jetliners to 42 aircraft per month, marking a significant step for the aerospace juggernaut following a production cap imposed by regulators following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident on January 5, 2024. “I am encouraged to hear […]
Scores of vehicles towed from private lot near Lynnwood Light Rail Station after Mariners game
LYNNWOOD— As first reported by KING 5, more than 40 drivers faced unexpected fees exceeding $400 each after their vehicles were towed from a seemingly vacant lot adjacent to the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station following Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners game. The Seattle Mariners loss to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-13 in Game 3 […]
Bolton, 76, indicted under US Espionage Act, faces 180 years in prison
A federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on Thursday, October 16, has charged John Bolton, former National Security Adviser under President Donald J Trump, with 18 counts under the Espionage Act (18 U.S.C. § 793) for allegedly retaining and transmitting classified information after leaving the White House in 2019. […]
Community invited to celebrate the Day of the Dead at Lynnwood Library
LYNNWOOD—The WAGRO Foundation, in collaboration with the Lynnwood Library, the City of Lynnwood, Verdant Health Commission, Community Foundation of Snohomish County, and The Fat Brush: Art Workshop, invites the public to join a free Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the […]
Marysville unveils a spooktacular street of treats on Oct 24
Calling all little monsters for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community spirit at Trick or Treat Down Delta on Friday, October 24, at 501 Delta Ave., just west of Comeford Park in Marysville. The city invites families to attend this free event from 2 to 4 p.m. Trick-or-treaters of all ages will love seeing […]
Lynnwood Council greenlights a new $600 million vision for the Lynnwood Event Center
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council on Monday, October 13, greenlit a series of pivotal motions spearheaded by Councilman David Parshall propelling the Lynnwood Public Facilities District’s (LPFD) ambitious $600 million Master Phasing Plan forward. The Council also approved changes to the Lynnwood Municipal Code. Councilman Patrick Decker did not attend Monday’s council meeting. “The Development Agreement […]
