Lynnwood Council hears impact of back-to-back budget cuts from LPD, Parks, and DBS
LYNNWOOD — Despite historic property and utility tax increases over the last two years, at its work session Monday, the Lynnwood City Council received updates from city departments on how budget cuts have affected service delivery as the city prepares its 2027-2028 biennium budget. Departments presenting included Development and Business Services, Parks, Recreation and Cultural […]
Man arrested after shattering windows at WA Capitol, authorities say
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to break in. Using rocks and his fists, the man, described as heavily intoxicated, attempted to knock out windows on the first floor of the west side of the Legislative Building. But […]
AWPPW and Nippon Dynawave announce worker compensation updates following tanker implosion
LONGVIEW — In ongoing coordination between Nippon Dynawave Packaging and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union (AWPPW), employees at the Longview facility are being notified of additional updates regarding compensation, scheduling, staffing, and operational planning as recovery, assessment, and limited operational activities continue following the fatal incident on May 26 at the […]
Raising Cane’s to open first Snohomish County location – and first Seattle-area drive thru – in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County residents will soon have their first Raising Cane’s restaurant when the fast-growing chicken finger chain opens a new location in Lynnwood later this month, bringing the company’s signature menu and the first Seattle-area Raising Cane’s drive-thru to the region. The restaurant, which will be located at 1232 164th Street Southwest, is scheduled to […]
City of Marysville honors recipients of 2026 Business Awards
MARYSVILLE—On June 1, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring presented the 2026 Marysville Business Awards to three outstanding local organizations. Presented annually, the awards recognize businesses and organizations that make exceptional contributions to the community through service, leadership, innovation and community involvement. “These businesses and organizations represent the very best of Marysville,” Nehring said. “Their commitment to serving others, strengthening our community […]
COMMENTARY: Amid the heartbreak of the Longview tragedy, a sense of gratitude
All of us who leave home for work do so with faith that we will come home safely. While we’re aware that some occupations carry more inherent risk, it’s easy to overlook how other jobs place our friends and neighbors in settings where they could be harmed in the event of a breakdown or wrong […]
WA Redistricting Challenge Heads to US Supreme Court Over Alleged Racial Gerrymander
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The state of Washington on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to accept a challenge against the state’s political maps, then remand it to a lower court to determine if the way the lines were drawn complies with a recent ruling in a Louisiana case. “The lower courts should be given the first […]
WTSC launches ‘Surviving Summer’ campaign to cut deadly crashes
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission kicked off the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign on June 1, urging drivers to slow down, stay sober and pay attention during the state’s deadliest driving months. State data shows the period from early June through early September is the most dangerous stretch on […]
Seeking 2026 Second Congressional District App Challenge submissions
EVERETT—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Monday announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition accepts entries through Monday, October 26, 2026, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district. The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students to learn coding and computer science skills […]
Verdant Health Commission Opens 2027 Funding Cycle
LYNNWOOD—The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 1 through July 10, 2026, from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that align with one of Verdant’s two priority areas: Awards will be announced in late September 2026, with contracts beginning January 1, 2027, and ending […]
