May 15, 2025 7:29 pm

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Wally Webster II and law enforcement recognized for launching youth basketball program

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing Lynnwood community leader Wally Webster, II, and his ACCESS Project’s Cops vs Youth Basketball character building events. In June of 2020, the Edmonds School District discontinued its School Resource Officer position. Since 2022 South Snohomish County has experienced “heartbreaking loss” of young […]

Snohomish County Council recognizes National Treatment Court Month

National Treatment Court

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, May 14, recognizing May as National Treatment Court Month. The resolution was introduced and motioned by Councilwoman Megan Dunn and seconded by Councilman Sam Low. Incoming Snohomish County District Court Judge Beth Fraser spoke on behalf of this resolution. “We just want to thank […]

Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, Latina Pioneer in the Washington State Legislature, Dies at 89

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EDMONDS [LATINO HERALD]—Former State Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney, one of the first Latinas to serve in the Washington State Legislature, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The news has prompted a wave of recognition and respect for her legacy of public service and unwavering commitment to educational and economic equity. Gutiérrez-Kenney was appointed in […]

Saudi Arabian commercial aircraft lessor places order for up to 30 new Boeing 737 Max jets

AviLease

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA—AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft—20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. Deliveries are scheduled through 2032. The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is accompanying President Donald J Trump […]

I fear nothing when I am in the right

mukilteo budget

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” ― John Adams, The Portable John Adams To keep the math simple, $140,000 of cuts per year on a $20 million expenditure budget equals 0.70%.  This is what […]

Two Everett men charged with distributing enough fentanyl to kill half of all WA residents

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SEATTLE—Two Honduran Nationals living in Everett, Santana Sandoval, 21, and Kevin Torres Velasquez, 45, were charged with possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to distribute in a U.S. District Court in Seattle, Friday, May 9. Together the two possessed more than seven kilos of powdered fentanyl—enough to kill 3.5 million people—which they allegedly […]

Quail Park of Lynnwood donates $2,000 and hygiene items to Esther’s Place

Quail Park hygiene

LYNNWOOD—Quail Park of Lynnwood, a senior living community, presented a check for $2,000 along with 25 backpacks filled with hygiene items to Esther’s Place, a nonprofit based in Everett, supporting homeless women. The donation was made on May 12, 2025, when a team of residents and staff visited Esther’s Place. “Esther’s Place plays an invaluable […]

UTC approves new 564 area code for the 206 region

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LACEY—The Utilities and Transportation Commission is reminding Washington residents that a new area code, 564, will be added as an overlay to the existing 206 area code starting June 10, 2025. The commission approved this overlay to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers in the region. The 206-area code serves Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, […]

38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in 2024. The awards were presented during a celebratory recognition event hosted by CASA staff in April. Snohomish County Office […]

Who was Emi Muñoz? A mourning father remembers the son he tragically lost

Emi Muñoz

EVERETT—Emiliano “Emi” Muñoz, 13, tragically passed away on Monday, May 5, from injuries related to riding an electric bike through a braided metal cable in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. “I’m absolutely heartbroken about this tragic loss,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Please keep this child’s loved ones and his Explorer Middle School community […]

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