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A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City

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LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]

15-y/o and 13-y/o arrested in shooting incident near Alderwood Mall

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LYNNWOOD—First reported by KOMO News, on Tuesday, February 25, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the groin near Alderwood Mall then later attempted to escape custody at the hospital. A second teen, a 13-year-old boy accompanying the 15-year-old, was also arrested. Lynnwood Police rushed to the JR Furniture where they discovered a 15-year-old boy […]

Law enforcement agencies across Snohomish County took the Polar Plunge

Polar Plunge

LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 […]

Public’s Help Needed in Active Animal Cruelty Investigation

Animal Cruelty Investigation

EVERETT—Snohomish County Animal Services is leading an investigation into an animal cruelty and abandonment incident which took place under the US Highway 2 Trestle going westbound near 51st Ave SE and Home Acres Road. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Friday, February 21, Snohomish County Animal Control Officers responded to a 911 call regarding four newborn […]

Falling student performance fuels school funding debate

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Holly Koon struggles every day in her 9th-grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer classroom helpers all get in the way of student learning, she said. “All students can absolutely learn, and they can learn to standard,” she said. “I […]

Stop the ‘initiative killer’ on Feb 24

initiative killer

The current Secretary of State Steve Hobbs (Democrat) and former Secretary of State Sam Reed (Republican) BOTH oppose SB 5382 and say it would not be good for Washington—kill this “initiative killer” bill! Washington’s initiative process is a vital tool for direct democracy, ensuring that the people have a voice in shaping the state’s laws. […]

Edmonds Ballyhoo Theater providing accessible and inclusive arts since 1999

EDMONDS—The Ballyhoo Theater in Edmonds has a mission to keep the arts accessible and inclusive to everyone. That’s why they offer free and sliding priced tickets (as low as $4 or $5) for each one of their shows. Ballyhoo Theatre’s purpose is to enrich, educate and entertain our community by providing a superior theatre experience, […]

Lynnwood Shari’s permanently closed after years of financial struggles for diner chain

Lynnwood Shari’s

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Shari’s Cafe and Pies is just one more Washington State closure following the Pacific Northwest diner chain’s years of financial troubles and accrued debt. A total of 15 of Washington State’s 20 Shari’s locations have now been permanently closed including its other Snohomish County location in Mill Creek. This leaves just five Washington […]

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