Sheriff’s Office seeking tips to crack cold case of the Pinnacle Lake double homicide

GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives continue to seek the public’s help in solving the 2006 double homicide that occurred on Pinnacle Lake Trail. On July 11, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, went hiking on the Pinnacle Lake Trail near Granite Falls. Later that day, mere […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
DelBene highlights impact of Trump’s SNAP cuts on Washington families

ARLINGTON—On Thursday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed the federal food program cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Donald J Trump. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene stated that the legislation will affect many Washington families and children. The […]
Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place is rockin’ all Summer long with trio of live music series kicking off today

EVERETT, WASH. – Today, July 10, 2025, the Port of Everett is set to kick off a trio of live music lineups at Waterfront Place, featuring everything from local rock ’n’ roll, soul and funk to sounds of the Caribbean, as well as a performance by a Grammy-nominated country star – all taking stage at Snohomish […]
Edmonds College Center for Families earns a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers

LYNNWOOD – The Center for Families childcare program at Edmonds College has earned a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). This highest possible rating signifies exceptional quality and places the Center for Families among approximately 1% of all early learning programs in Snohomish County that have reached this […]
In Loving Memory of Marjorie S Thomas, 47

Marjorie S Thomas, born on July 9th, 1977, a beloved mother, wife, daughter (oldest sibling of five), and very dear friend to many of Port Townsend, Lynnwood, Olympia and the Seattle areas, passed away on May 24th, 2025, in Skagit county, Washington. Doing what she loved, with those she loved, she died in a motorcycle […]
No Empty Promises: One Candidate’s Plan to Clean Up Everett — Literally

In Everett’s crowded district four city council race, one candidate is doing more than just knocking on doors — he’s picking up trash while he does it. Over the weekend, Niko Battle’s campaign launched what may be a first-of-its-kind Community Cleanup Canvass Program, sending volunteers door to door with a simple twist: bring an empty […]
Mukilteo finalizes Phase 1 Annexation Area along Mukilteo Speedway

MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is excited to announce the successful annexation of a portion of unincorporated Snohomish County that includes the east side of the Mukilteo Speedway—from the Mukilteo Speedway Café to Beverly Park Road—as well as both sides of 121st Street SW. The Mukilteo City Council adopted the ordinance finalizing the annexation […]
Everett Herald journalists call for community support in battle against low wages, story quotas

Everett Herald news staff are asking subscribers to support their contract fight as Carpenter Media Group continues to offer low wages and tie meager raises to story quotas. The NewsGuild is calling on Everett Herald subscribers to email Publisher Carrie Radcliff at carrie.radcliff@heraldnet.com and regional Carpenter manager John Carr at john.carr@bendbulletin.com, saying they are willing […]
Rick Steves announces $1 million challenge match for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

LYNNWOOD—Local philanthropist Rick Steves has pledged a $1 million challenge match to support the public phase of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) capital campaign, a $26.5 million project set to transform human health and community services in South Snohomish County. The LNC, a 39,000-square-foot LEED Gold-certified facility, will offer gathering spaces and critical services, including […]