SeattleFWC26 unveils Countdown Clock, commemorating one year until the FIFA 2026 World Cup
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled a new “One Year to Go” Countdown Clock today, June 11, in Seattle Center right outside the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). The clock will count down the days, hours, and minutes until the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in exactly one […]
Superior Court Judge sides with Lake Stevens Sewer District in lawsuit against the City
LAKE STEVENS—A Snohomish County Superior Court Judge sided with the Lake Stevens Sewer District on Tuesday, June 10, in a lawsuit between the district and the City of Lake Stevens regarding disagreements on when the two entities would merge. The city and the Sewer District have been involved in a less-than-amicable merger process for […]
Edmonds Police investigate anti-Muslim bias at City Park
EDMONDS—On June 10, 2025, Edmonds Police responded to a disturbance at City Park involving an intoxicated man who made racially charged comments toward two women in Islamic attire. The situation escalated, but no arrest was made per the victims’ wishes. “As mayor of Edmonds, I want to be clear that acts of hate or intolerance […]
Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2026 community grants
LYNNWOOD–The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 2 through July 11, 2025 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: Approximately $6 million is available this funding cycle. Awards will be announced in late September 2025, […]
SMART concludes police use-of-force investigation that resulted in death of driver
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) concluded its investigation into a police use-of-force incident that occurred last September, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old wanted for a felony assault case. On September 15, 2024, around 2:45 p.m., Officers working with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting multiple […]
Community leaders pay their respects to Ms. Marilyn Quincy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County leaders paid their respects for the late Ms. Marilyn Quincy, who’s impact and legacy on Snohomish County history will be forever remembered. Founder of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and Snohomish County legend, Quincy passed away on June 4, at the age of 81. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett […]
50 Washington high school seniors commit to STEM careers
RENTON—High school seniors and new graduates from across Washington state were honored Friday, June 6, at STEM Signing Day, hosted by Boeing in collaboration with the Seattle Seahawks and Partnership for Learning. Held at the National Football League’s Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, the annual celebration recognized students committed to pursuing post-secondary education and […]
Ferguson appoints Dennis Worsham as Washington’s DOH Secretary of Health
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson appointed current Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham as Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Secretary effective July 7. “Dennis Worsham is well positioned to lead the Department of Health,” said Governor Ferguson. “His decades of experience and broad skillset will help chart a new vision for public health […]
Road Closures will allow Bridge Replacement Projects to finish in single season, county says
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — After schools’ release for summer break, Snohomish County bridge replacement projects and pending road closures will take place in north and south county. The replacement of Swamp Creek Bridge 503 near Brier and Jordan Creek Bridge 214 near Granite Falls will be completed in one construction season from June through October. Swamp […]
Larsen introduces the PROTECT Act to combat drug trafficking within tribes
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), joined by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT.), U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced a bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act which aims to combat drug trafficking within tribal communities. If passed the PROTECT Act would expand Special Tribal Criminal […]
