Marysville Police Department welcomes new K-9 Officers
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department proudly welcomed two new K-9 officers during a swearing-in ceremony held on Monday, Dec. 8, led by Mayor Jon Nehring and Police Chief Erik Scairpon. K-9 Officers Kona and Charlie were officially sworn in, marking the beginning of a new chapter in service and community protection. Chief Scairpon addressed attendees, reflecting […]
Tickets available for Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus new 2025-26 Season
SEATTLE – Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) return to the stage for the 2025-26 season with five brand-new concerts, which will treat audiences to holiday magic, the importance of legacy, a yellow-brick road celebration, and more. The new season will feature performances across Seattle, along with select shows in Tacoma, Everett, […]
Washingtonians to get automatic payouts in $700M Google Play monopoly settlement
SEATTLE—Millions of Android users across the United States, including thousands in Washington state, will soon see money hit their PayPal or Venmo accounts as part of a $700 million settlement with Google over alleged monopolistic control of the Google Play Store. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Tuesday that the payment process has officially begun […]
Lake Stevens Community Food Bank raises $100k from debut Festival of Trees event
LAKE STEVENS—The Lake Stevens Community Food Bank raised a total of $100,000 from its, first ever, Festival of Trees fundraising event on Saturday, November 21. The money raised (which covers 20% of the food bank’s $500,000 annual operating budget) will go towards supporting the food bank at a time when food donations are down, but […]
Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen holds 5th annual Christmas on the Farm
LYNNWOOD—As Christmas draws ever closer, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays gets into full-swing, Lynnwood residents may find themselves hard-pressed to slow down and soak in the magic of the season. Luckily, a golden opportunity lies right in their own backyards at Vaughns Teaching Farm and Kitchen, who just hosted their 5th annual […]
Snohomish PUD Commission approves 2026 Budget with an overall rate increase of 2.5 percent
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD’s Commission approved the 2026 budget for electric, generation and water systems during its meeting on December 2. “By finding smart ways to be more efficient and prioritizing projects, we were able to keep the rate increase as low as possible and ease the impact on our customers,” said John Haarlow, Snohomish […]
Everett Police Chief announces retirement after 31 years of service
EVERETT—After more than three decades in law enforcement, including two years as chief, Everett Police Chief John DeRousse announced Monday, December 8, that he will retire from the department at the end of 2025. Deputy Chief Goetz will be appointed as Chief of Police. “Chief DeRousse has given nearly three decades of steadfast service to […]
John Braun commentary: A state income tax is illegal, but don’t expect that to stop Democrats
Our state’s Democratic legislators have a long list of tax dreams. It’s safe to say a state income tax is at the top of their list, even though Washington voters have repeatedly said no to one over the past 90 years. Even so, according to recent news reports, an income tax is a hot topic […]
Atmospheric river to slam Pacific Northwest with days of heavy rain
LYNNWOOD—A potent atmospheric river will unload several days of heavy rain across the Pacific Northwest starting Monday, raising the risk of river flooding, urban flash flooding, and landslides across western Washington and Oregon, the National Weather Service reports. The onslaught begins Monday morning when a sub-tropical moisture begins to flow inland along a strong Pacific […]
Cascade Symphony Orchestra begins Holiday Concerts next Sunday
EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents its popular Holiday Concerts on Sunday and Monday, December 14 and 15, at 7:30 pm, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. “Our Holiday Concerts will be a festive treat, with a delightful collection of favorite Christmas carols and light classics by Johann Strauss, Smetana, […]
