Marysville’s National Night Out 2024: Building connections with a community cookout
The Marysville Police Department is hosting this fun-filled event with the City of Marysville, Marysville Fire District and local community partners. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Comeford Park (501 Delta Ave.) to spend quality time with first responders, city staff and fellow community members. Get ready for an […]
Deputies, Fire Rescue and SAR Respond to Third Drowning at Eagle Falls This Year
INDEX—Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sky Valley Fire and Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a drowning near Eagle Falls around 6:40 p.m. Thursday, July 4. A 24-year-old male was swimming in the water with another male. Both males were pulled under the current and the 24-year-old did not resurface. A Fire Rescue swimmer dove into the […]
2023 crime rates in Washington are down overall, hate crimes and vehicle thefts up
LACEY—The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual crime report on Tuesday, July 9, which found that, overall, crime rate across the state is down overall yet hate crimes and vehicle thefts continue to climb. Washington State still hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic crime rate levels, however, and still ranks last in staffed […]
Inslee visits key fusion energy companies in Everett to witness “world changing” endeavors
EVERETT—Governor Jay Inslee paid back-to-back visits to two key fusion energy startups on Tuesday, July 9—Helion Energy and Zap Energy both located in Everett—to see first firsthand how recently passed Substitute House Bill 1942 will pave the way for how Snohomish County, and the world at large, approaches its clean energy problem. “When you have something […]
Casey Bryant: Bringing Silvertips hockey to life through his broadcasts
When the Everett Silvertips are winning in the final minute of play, fans listening on the radio or watching the broadcast might hear: “They’re on their feet in Everett!” or the phrase, “Oh, that’s pretty!” after Everett scores a goal. The voice bringing the game to listeners across the airwaves belongs to Casey Bryant, the […]
Community Transit Development Plan public hearing July 10
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on the Draft 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP) will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will follow the public hearing. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors […]
Hundreds gather to mourn the shooting death of Jayda Woods-Johnson
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds of friends, family, and schoolmates of Jayda Woods-Johnson gathered in solidarity at the Mountlake Terrace High School football field on Sunday, July 7, clad in red shirts, Jayda’s favorite color, bearing despondence on their faces. The thirteen-year-old Jayda was tragically shot in the Alderwood Mall food court in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3, by […]
A bus ride to local community events can add to the fun
Summertime in our region brings amazing weather and some great opportunities to discover fun community events. Community Transit is highlighting how residents can take the bus to get to various activities happening this season around Snohomish County and beyond – from local farmers markets to community celebrations, regional fairs, and much more. With increased congestion […]
Mukilteo Traffic Mitigation Fee appeal Public Hearing
MUKILTEO—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mukilteo City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their Monday, July 15, 2024, meeting that begins at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA. The purpose of the hearing is for a Traffic Mitigation Fee Appeal from ABC Learning location at […]
Washington Democrats back the Biden-Harris ticket
President Joe Biden sent a letter to congressional Democrats on Monday, July 8, reaffirming his commitment to winning in November and “running this race to the end.” Over the holiday weekend, WA State Democratic Chair Shasti Conrad visited the White House, where she saw both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris speak to the […]