US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency
[Washington State Standard]—Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for Congress in Washington state, was confirmed by the US Senate on Wednesday, July 30, as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. The 52-44 vote comes nearly six months after President Donald J Trump nominated Kent to lead the center. Kent has worked as […]
Benefits for striking workers, time off for immigration hearings now law in WA
[The Center Square] – This month, a number of new state laws took effect in Washington that impact both employers and their employees. Other recently passed laws impacting employment kick in Jan. 1, 2026. The Association of Washington Business held webinars last week to help employers navigate the complicated changes. Seattle employment law compliance attorney Deidra Nguyen led the […]
Larsen launches ‘Share Your Story’ for residents to share their impacts from Medicaid and Food Assistance cuts by Trump admin
EVERETT– Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announces a Share Your Story webpage where community members can tell him directly how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will impact their lives. Rep. Larsen announced this webpage during his speech at Snohomish County Indivisible’s “Families First” rally. A recording of his remarks […]
Snohomish County Parks awarded over $1.6 million for improvements
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Parks & Recreation Division has recently been awarded more than $1.6 million in grant funding to support major upgrades at several popular parks across the county. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) awarded a $500,000 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Grant to fund the Flowing Lake Dock and Waterfront […]
US economy surges in Q2 of 2025, exceeding expectations
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing economists’ expectations and signaling robust economic momentum driven by private-sector activity. Consumer spending accelerated, inflation cooled, and real disposable income rose, while manufacturing and auto output posted significant gains. Despite concerns over trade policies and tariffs, the economy […]
Snohomish County introduces MOUD, a mobile opioid medications clinic
MONROE—Snohomish County Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center, revealed its new Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Mobile Services program Tuesday, July 29, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. The MOUD program will bring critical, life-saving opioid treatment directly to underserved and vulnerable individuals in rural areas of Snohomish County […]
Public invited to celebrating the life of Dr Gregory Jantz
EDMONDS—Join in celebrating the life of Doctor Gregory L Jantz at 2 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Westgate Chapel, located at 22901 Edmonds Way in Edmonds, WA. For those who cannot attend, a livestream of the service will be available at the following link: https://www.westgatechapel.com\watch Dr. Gregory Jantz tragically lost his life in […]
Nubian Jam 2025: Celebrating fellowship and community connectedness
EVERETT—Thousands of people gathered throughout the day at Forest Park in Everett for the 33rd annual Nubian Jam hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, to celebrate African and African American culture. “This is a time of fellowship, a time for connecting and a time for family; it’s a time to show […]
Marysville Police arrest two men connected to stabbing death in March
MARYSVILLE—On July 26, 2025, the Marysville Police Department announced the arrests of two suspects in connection with the March 31, 2025, stabbing death of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru, describing the incident as a premeditated armed robbery that led to homicide charges against both individuals. Marysville Police Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:16 a.m. […]
Police probing theft of fire vehicle later recovered in Shoreline
EDMONDS—Edmonds Police are investigating the theft of a South County Fire Ford F-150 vehicle, stolen from the scene of a residential fire investigation Friday, July 25. The vehicle was recovered a short time later in Shoreline, with what appears to be minor damage. Around 11:45 a.m., four firefighters were investigating a residential fire that occurred […]
