Pope Francis dead at 88 years old

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I […]
Lynnwood Times encourages legislators to pass fair funding for news outlets bill by Liias

The Lynnwood Times celebrated its sixth year on April 3 and is now one of the leading news outlets in the region with millions of monthly online visits and an in-print circulation of thousands. We have been awarded 25 awards by the Washington Newspaper Publisher Association at its annual journalism conventions for stories such as: In […]
AG Brown, along with DOJ and 17 other states prevail in antitrust case against Google

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed today, April 17, in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing open-web digital advertising markets. According to the Court, Google “harmed Google’s publishing customers, […]
Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%

OLYMPIA —Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]
Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program

All area children aged 18 and younger are invited to join the Snohomish School District at its Kids’ Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Any area child is encouraged to participate and enjoy a healthy breakfast and/or lunch. Kids’ Café will be held Mondays […]
EvCC Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice

EVERETT—Everett Community College has named Sonel Shropshire as its new associate vice president of equity and social justice. A nationally recognized expert in inclusive leadership and higher education strategy, Shropshire brings nearly 25 years of experience driving transformative equity initiatives across the country. Shropshire’s career includes leadership roles at institutions such as UCLA, Loyola Marymount […]
Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun

The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]
Bothell man wins $2M Lottery Prize from ticket bought at Mr. Kleen of Lynnwood

OLYMPIA—For one Bothell man, this year’s April Fools’ Day was a memorable one, and not because of the reason you expect. In late March, S.M.W. visited the 76 gas station, also known as Mr. Kleen, located at 19611 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood to buy a few lottery tickets, but he saw one of the […]
Bahamian Prime Minister congratulates first Bahamian to travel into space

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—The Right Honorable Philip E. Davis (PLP), Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, extended congratulatory remarks to Bahamian aerospace space engineer and entrepreneur, Aisha Bowe who became the first Bahamian to travel into space today, April 14, 2025, on Blue Origin’s New Shepard program. The New Shepard is Blue Origin’s fully […]
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings partners with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” video series

Snohomish County—Jeopardy! host and Edmonds native Ken Jennings is joining forces with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” — a seven-part video series exploring how public transit is rooted in our communities and has emerged as a powerful catalyst for cultural and economic growth. Jennings, Jeopardy’s record-breaking champion and host, walks us through the […]