June 18, 2026 8:03 pm

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Washington Wolfpack to host Beaumont Renegades for Hometown Heroes Night on May 23

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EVERETT—The Washington Wolfpack are making monumental strides in year three. Riding high on a two-game winning streak, the Wolfpack return home to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett for a showdown with the Beaumont Renegades on Saturday, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. PST. This will also be Hometown Heroes Night for the Wolfpack, for […]

Arlington addresses community concerns on Amazon’s Project Cascade

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ARLINGTON — In response to public concern and community questions, the City of Arlington is providing additional information about the development site at 172nd Street and 67th Avenue in the Cascade Industrial Center. To further clarify the proposed use, Easton Craft, Economic Development Manager for Amazon, provided the following statement on May 19: “Arlington is […]

WA’s transgender prison policy is target of new federal investigation

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OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The Trump administration on Tuesday launched an investigation into Washington state’s practice of housing transgender women in its women’s prison.  In a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, the U.S. Department of Justice cited allegations that the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor has “failed to protect female prisoners from sexual and physical […]

Everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup in Lynnwood

LYNNWOOD—With just a few weeks away until the FIFA World Cup hits the Seattle area, here’s everything to expect in the region and what the City of Lynnwood has been doing to prepare. Lynnwood Business Engagement In preparation for the incoming sporting event, the City of Lynnwood distributed a survey over the past year to […]

Representatives Sought for Snohomish County Board of Equalization

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The Office of Hearings Administration seeks applicants to fill three positions on the Board of Equalization, an independent body that hears appeals of property tax determinations made by the Assessor. The board consists of five members and two alternate members who are appointed by the Snohomish County Council. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in property […]

Join the 2026 Building Bridges Summit featuring Congresswoman Suzan DelBene

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EVERETT—The Building Bridges Project will host the 2026 Building Bridges Summit on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Washington State University-Everett, bringing together elected officials, community leaders, students, and residents for an evening focused on civic dialogue, political polarization, and strengthening community connections. The summit will feature U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene as the featured speaker, along […]

EvCC to induct sports legends into the Athletic Hall of Fame

EVERETT — A major league pitcher, record-breaking hurdler and Everett Community College’s all-time winningest coach will be honored at the 2026 Athletic Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, June 2, at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center.  The 2026 class also includes a historic golf team and a beloved public address announcer. Current […]

League of Women Voters elects new officers and honors ‘legends’

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Snohomish County chapter of the League of Women Voters conducted its annual meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Outgoing President Lisa Utter passed the gavel to incoming President Brenda Mann Harrison, and League members elected Linda Wills as president-elect.  Vonita Francisco was elected as second vice president; Meredith Gould was elected treasurer; […]

SCF and SRFR responds to swift water rescue

SNOHOMISH—South County Fire District 4, Snohomish Regional Fire Authority, and Valley Fire made a swift water rescue after a 39-year-old man ran into the Pilchuck River in Snohomish Monday evening. South County Fire District 4 was dispatched to a swift water rescue at 12210 Debuque Road last night around 7:24 p.m. following reports of a […]

Bothell High school students stage massive walkout over vote that killed SRO position

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BOTHELL — Several hundred Bothell High School students walked out of classes Monday, May 18, to protest the Northshore School Board’s decision to eliminate the school’s only school resource officer, ending a program that had operated for more than 30 years. The students marched from the high school campus to Bothell City Hall, chanting in […]

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