Nehring and Mead Introduce proposal to increase childcare availability in Snohomish County
EVERETT – This week, Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead introduced Ordinance 25-015 to improve access to childcare across the county. The ordinance aims to reduce local regulatory barriers for childcare providers and allow childcare facilities in more locations throughout Snohomish County. The ordinance creates a more simplified and cohesive permit process for daycare […]
A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]
15-y/o and 13-y/o arrested in shooting incident near Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—First reported by KOMO News, on Tuesday, February 25, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the groin near Alderwood Mall then later attempted to escape custody at the hospital. A second teen, a 13-year-old boy accompanying the 15-year-old, was also arrested. Lynnwood Police rushed to the JR Furniture where they discovered a 15-year-old boy […]
Law enforcement agencies across Snohomish County took the Polar Plunge
LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 […]
Sno-Isle Libraries featuring Noé Álvarez for Reads Together program
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTY – Sno-Isle Libraries is inviting the public to join in reading the Sno-Isle Reads Together selected title, “Accordion Eulogies” by Noé Álvarez. Sno-Isle Reads Together is an annual program designed to spark meaningful discussions and bring our community together through the power of storytelling. In this critically acclaimed memoir, Álvarez unravels […]
Public’s Help Needed in Active Animal Cruelty Investigation
EVERETT—Snohomish County Animal Services is leading an investigation into an animal cruelty and abandonment incident which took place under the US Highway 2 Trestle going westbound near 51st Ave SE and Home Acres Road. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Friday, February 21, Snohomish County Animal Control Officers responded to a 911 call regarding four newborn […]
Washington among states Apple is investing $500 billion in for new US manufacturing and innovation venture
CUPERTINO, CALIF.—California-based tech behemoth Apple, announced on February 24 that it will be investing $500 billion in United States manufacturing and innovation over the next four years. This venture will be the tech company’s largest ever spend commitment. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing […]
Crime Fighters: VOTF has record breaking year in 2024 with all-time-high violent offense arrests
MARYSVILLE—The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender’s Task Force (VOTF) had a busy year in 2024 with 206 felony arrests, 38 firearms recovered, 65 sexual assault arrests, 23 homicide arrests, and 68 DOC arrests. Last year also marked the most homicide arrests the task force has made since its founding in 2013. Despite homicide arrests hitting an […]
Crash into tree near Marysville claims life of Snohomish man, third fatal collision in two days
MARYSVILLE—A 48-year-old Snohomish man, Kyle Williams, is dead after striking a tree near Marysville on Monday morning with his vehicle. According to the Washington State Patrol the driver was traveling northbound on Interstate 5, at milepost 201 (between 88th street and 116th street) near Marysville just before 6 a.m. Monday morning, February 24, when he […]
Compass Health names new regional behavioral health facility the Marc Healing Center
EVERETT – On Broadway Avenue in Everett’s core, the future of behavioral health is taking shape. Phase II of Compass Health’s Broadway Campus Redevelopment is nearing completion, and soon the community will see the new 70,000-square-foot facility adorned with vibrant finishes, landscaping, and most notably, an official name: the Marc Healing Center. For the purpose-built […]
