Female inmate found unresponsive, dies at Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 58-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Snohomish County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The inmate was discovered around 7:25 a.m. during routine checks in the jail’s medical housing unit. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures but attempts to resuscitate her were […]
Dumped ballots raise fresh doubts about vote-by-mail security and chain of custody
BELLEVUE—Hundreds of undelivered, mostly blank ballots from multiple election cycles were discovered in February 2026 next to a dumpster behind a Renton strip mall, later turned over to Washington State Republican Party Chairman Jim Walsh and are now under federal investigation by U.S. Postal Inspectors, with the FBI expressing interest. The discovery of almost 500 […]
Customs opens claims for $166 Billion in refunds following SCOTUS strike down of IEEPA tariffs
United States Customs and Border Protection on Monday launched an online portal for businesses to begin claiming refunds on roughly $166 billion in International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs imposed by President Donald J Trump under emergency powers that the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled unlawful. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries, or […]
Ida Keeley announces candidacy for WA House of Representatives
LAKE STEVENS — Ida Keeley, a proven leader in public service with over 25 years of experience, today announced her candidacy for the open seat in the Washington State House of Representatives in the 39th Legislative District. Keeley, who lives in Lake Stevens, is running as an Independent Democrat, reflecting her longtime commitment to put […]
Snohomish County accepting applications for Tourism Boards vacancies
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – County tourism boards are looking for people who are passionate about the long-term development of Snohomish County as a regional, national, and international destination. Applications are being accepted to fill vacancies on two tourism-related advisory boards: the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Advisory Board and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The TPA […]
Award-winning documentary and international poets headline Seattle’s 2nd Annual ‘Voces del Alma’ Festival
SEATTLE—The WAGRO Foundation is proud to announce the second International Spanish Poetry Festival, Voces del Alma, a multidisciplinary celebration of literature, healing, and cultural identity. The festival will be held on May 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Washington’s Brechemin Auditorium. This event is an open and welcoming space for everyone interested […]
Marysville Police release body-cam footage, training video of child rescue
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department has released body-cam footage and a related training video that highlight officers’ coordination and preparation during a high-risk rescue operation last year. MPD is sharing the video to share with the public its focus on public safety and the role of ongoing training in enabling quick, life-saving decisions. “Our commitment to […]
Lynnwood celebrates 420 by welcoming first ever retail cannabis store, Starbuds
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood cut the ribbon on its very first retail cannabis store – Starbuds — Monday, April 20 (also an unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis culture) following the City’s decision to lift its longstanding ban on cannabis retail. Starbuds Cannabis Co. is a licensed cannabis retailer focused on providing high-quality products, knowledgeable service, and […]
Chick-fil-A Mill Creek Opens This Thursday with Free Entrées for Cow-Dressed Guests at Moove-In Party
MILL CREEK — Get ready to “Eat Mor Chikin” — Chick-fil-A is bringing its signature hospitality and freshly prepared food to the Everett/Mill Creek area with a brand-new drive-thru-only restaurant opening this Thursday, April 23. The new Chick-fil-A Mill Creek, located at 13025 Bothell-Everett Hwy., will open its doors (and drive-thru lanes) at 6:30 a.m. […]
National Fraud Enforcement Division uncovers $340 million in fraud schemes in its first week of operation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The DOJ’s newly created National Fraud Enforcement Division announced Friday a wave of arrests, convictions and sentences in fraud schemes that targeted more than $340 million in taxpayer funds over just the past week. The actions, spanning April 10 through April 17, involved cases from across the country targeting fraud in federal programs including […]
