Check your mailboxes for your August 1 Primary Election ballots
EVERETT, Wash., July 14, 2023—The Snohomish County Elections mailed ballots for the August 1 Primary Election to 512,000 registered voters on Thursday, July 13. Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters on June 16 and to out-of-state and rural voters on July 7. The local voters’ pamphlet was mailed on July 12 to every […]
Lynnwood Councilman tells PDC he doesn’t know how to write checks to pay fines
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 9, 2023—During a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding on Thursday, July 6, with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda was found in violation of failing to file his Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) timely and fined $300 that will be suspended with the condition that he pays $1,250 (and […]
Former Kamiak High School coach arrested for sexual misconduct
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 30, 2023—Mukilteo Police announce the arrest of former Kamiak High School Coach, Julian Willis, 33, for allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor — a 17-year-old female student. Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave earlier this year when the allegations surfaced. […]
Superior Court Judge accepts Binda recall effort, decision now falls on voters
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 27, 2023—Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Marybeth Dingledy found sufficient reason to recall Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda for misfeasance, malfeasance, and violation of oath of office at a 9:30 a.m. hearing on Tuesday morning, June 27. The court accepted four of five charges brought forth by the Recall Binda Committee — […]
Kamiak High School Color Guard and Chess teams celebrate successful year
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 24, 2023—Kamiak High School’s Color Guard ended with a bang in April, remaining undefeated champions all season within the Class A division. The team participated in three Pacific Performing Arts Association (PPA) Circuit competitions and hosted a Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA) Circuit competition in the 2023 season, ending with a […]
Extracurricular activities safe for now amid Mukilteo school budget shortfalls
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 22, 2023—In light of the Mukilteo School District’s $24 million budget shortfall next year, some Kamiak students have expressed concerns how this would affect teacher and staff attrition as well as the availability of funds for extracurricular activities. While Kamiak’s allotted portion of the $24 million reduction is yet to be determined, […]
Kamiak TSA team wins 2nd place at state competition
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 22, 2023—Kamiak High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) recognized at the organization’s State Conference that was held from March 22-24, at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in SeaTac. “Many members have participated in TSA state competitions annually,” shared Mary Kim, president of the Club. “An example of excellent work is the Audio […]
Mukilteo School District to serve FREE summer meals for children
Mukilteo School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children where meals will be available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the following open locations: Location Dates Meal times Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center 9001 Airport Road Everett, WA 98204 […]
School Principals Gone Wild: A loaded gun, cocaine, and QFC
REDMOND, Wash., June 2, 2023—Two Northshore Elementary School District principals are on administrative leave after one allegedly had a cocaine-induced psychotic episode at a Redmond QFC on Sunday, April 30, 2023. At the time of the incident Michael Griffin, principal of Sunrise Elementary, had a fully loaded Glock-19 pistol, unsecured and stuffed within his sweatshirt […]
Larsen tours Pathfinder Manufacturing and speaks with local students
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2023—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited Pathfinder Manufacturing in South Everett on Monday, May 8, to meet both CEO Dave Trader and high school students who are within its apprenticeship program. Pathfinder Manufacturing, formerly Workforce Development Center, is a certified 501(c)(3) that assembles and machine parts primarily for Boeing Commercial as well […]
