GUILTY verdict in tragic death of WSP trooper Christopher Gadd
EVERETT—A jury delivered a guilty verdict on June 4, 2025, convicting Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in the death of Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher Gadd. The decision, reached after just two hours of deliberation, marks a somber milestone in a case that has gripped the region since the fatal […]
Washington state man in connection to CA fertility clinic bombing arrested by FBI
KENT—Washington state man, Daniel Jongyon Park, 32, of Kent, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate – an explosive precursor – prior to the suicidal […]
Voces del Alma Festival 2025: A Celebration of Spanish Art, Poetry, and Culture
LYNNWOOD [Latino Herrald]—On Saturday, May 31, more than 200 people gathered at the Lynnwood Library for the Voces del Alma International Poetry Festival, a vibrant event celebrating art, tradition, and the Spanish language. Families enjoyed a day filled with live music, poetry, art, and delicious cuisine, all embraced warmly by the community. At the heart […]
NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. […]
Deadline approaching for PUD TREE Power Program applications
EVERETT– The Snohomish County PUD is accepting applications for the second round of funding of its TREE Power program through Monday, June 10. The Tree Relief for Energy Efficiency Power program provides funding for tree-planting projects in public spaces and urban areas. The goal of these projects is to promote energy efficiency by reducing the […]
WA launches brand new police use-of-force database
SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office announced Monday the launch of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS), which is ready to collect use-of-force data from the state’s law enforcement agencies in an effort to improve transparency, trust and evidence-based policymaking. The exchange is a publicly available, cloud-based platform to help the public […]
Snohomish County Launches Mobile “Health on Wheels” Van to Bring Care Directly to the Community
SNOHOMISH COUNTY–This week, the public will get its first look at the new Snohomish County Health Department Health on Wheels Van—a state-of-the-art mobile unit designed to deliver vital preventive health services directly to the people who need them most. With this new van, care is no longer limited by location, transportation, or circumstance. Whether it’s […]
Nearly 40 women attend SC Fire’s Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop
EVERETT—Nearly 40 women interested in pursuing a career in the fire service gathered at South County Fire’s training grounds in Everett over the weekend for its Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop, where they engaged in hands-on activities like hauling hoses, prying open doors, climbing ladders, and practicing CPR. Demonstrations were led by female […]
All three West Coast Attorney Generals congregate in Seattle for Community Impact Town Hall
SEATTLE—All three West Coast Attorney Generals gathered in Seattle on Monday, June 3, for a press conference and Community Impact Town Hall where they outlined their collaborative efforts to defend democracy and uphold the rule of law, highlighting recent victories in consumer protection and voting-rights enforcement, and discussed ongoing challenges in holding powerful interests accountable. […]
Verdant Health Commission memorializes the legacy of Fred Langer
EDMONDS—Verdant Health Commissioners celebrated the completion of the two-year, $9 million, renovation of the Kruger Medical Building, located on the Providence-Swedish Edmonds Campus, with a renaming ceremony dedicated to former Public Hospital Commissioner Fredrick “Fred” Peter Langer. Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 2, now operates as Verdant Health Commission. “I love that this facility […]
