Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle 2025: where to find free or takeout meals
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday bus schedule

Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) Buses will operate on regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 28. Check bus schedules at communitytransit.org/schedules, or use Plan My Trip. Plan ahead by visiting communitytransit.org/holiday for all Community Transit holiday schedules. Community Transit provides bus […]
John Braun commentary: Clarity on climate policy cost comes too late for our state

I have spoken many times about the importance of giving people a second chance to get on a better path. It usually comes up when the topic is our state’s management of juvenile offenders. I never had a reason to consider whether that should also extend to billionaires. Then in late October, Bill Gates — […]
Stephanson affirms priority of ST3 Spine completion

EVERETT—Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), joined leaders from across Western Washington on Thursday for the “Build the Damn Trains!” rally outside Union Station. The event highlighted growing regional concern over delays and rising costs associated with Sound Transit 3 (ST3), the voter-approved light rail expansion package. The gathering took […]
Edmonds College launches new bachelor’s program for Behavioral Health Support Specialists

LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College announced the launch of its new Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BAS-BHSS) degree program. The program will supply the region with highly trained professionals and equip graduates for careers focused on mental health, recovery, and wellness through a unique, hands-on curriculum. The BAS-BHSS program is ideal for […]
Marysville holds memorial for two fallen K9 units

MARYSVILLE—On Friday, Nov. 14, the Marysville PD hosted a memorial ceremony outside the Marysville Civic Center. Uniformed K-9 teams lined Delta Avenue in solemn formation, paying tribute to two K-9 officers who exemplified courage, loyalty and heart. The ceremony concluded with a final radio call, a tradition marking the end of watch, in recognition of […]
27-year-old Edmonds man arrested for child sex abuse

Edmonds –A 27-year-old Edmonds man was arrested by the Edmonds PD yesterday for possessing and dealing child sex abuse material and voyeurism. The Edmonds Police Department‘s Problem-Solving Emphasis Team (PSET) had been investigating a tip through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) for several months leading up to the arrest. Officially launched in 1998, the […]
Thousands of Starbucks baristas strike over stalled labor contract negotiations, but company still going strong

SEATTLE—More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers, representing 65 stores in over 40 different cities, are striking across the country as of Thursday, November 13, to protest what they’re calling “stalled contract negotiations” with the Seattle-based coffee giant. The union’s demands are for a fair union contract with improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections, […]
WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests

[The Center Square]—The state Forest Practices Board has narrowly approved a controversial water buffer rule that has drawn criticism from forestry and farming advocates, as well as local counties that say their economies will be negatively impacted. In its 7-5 vote at its Wednesday meeting, the FPB approved the new buffer that expands riparian shade protections […]
Thanksgiving safety tips by Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office

OLYMPIA—As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important to keep fire safety in mind to ensure a safe and joyful holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving Day has the highest number of home-cooking fire incidents across the nation, and residential fires are approximately three times more likely to occur on this […]