March 16, 2026 12:16 am

The premier news source for Snohomish County

Gov Ferguson commentary on 2026 legislative session

bob ferguson

When I delivered my State of the State address at the start of this session, I talked about history — particularly the history that we create ourselves. I want to thank legislators, legislative staff and my team for a historic legislative session. I was very specific in articulating key priorities in my State of the […]

Energy Secretary invokes Defense Production Act to restart CA Oil Operations

Sable Offshore

WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Energy on March 13 directed Sable Offshore Corporation to restore operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System to address supply disruption risks caused by California policies that have left the region and U.S. military forces dependent on foreign oil. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act […]

Washington Air Force hero named as one of six killed in KC-135 refueler crash

refueler

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Department of War announced on March 14 the death of six Air Force Airmen who were killed in a KC-135 refueler crash on March 12 supporting Operation Epic Fury: Three were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and three to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker […]

Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row gets sweeter with grand opening of Menchie’s at the Marina

EVERETT — It just got sweeter at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place with Menchie’s at the Marina now open at Fisherman’s Harbor “Restaurant Row,” bringing its popular self-serve frozen yogurt experience to the waterfront. Menchie’s joins a growing lineup of locally owned businesses helping shape the next phase of Waterfront Place as a vibrant waterfront […]

Bothell’s sky fills with thousands of crows each night, perplexing researchers

BOTHELL—Anyone living in, or passing through, Bothell near sunset has likely witnessed a peculiar sight; tens of thousands of crows holding daily councils, cawing, roosting, and congregating in one area every single night, particularly between the months of October and March. It’s a natural phenomenon that has piqued the interest of wildlife researchers for decades, […]

NW Blackbelt Academy returns from U.S. Open with several medals

LYNNWOOD—A dozen martial artists from Lynnwood-based Taekwondo dojang NW Blackbelt Academy returned from the U.S. Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this week with five metals – one, gold, two silver, and one bronze. The U.S. Open took place from March 5 through March 8 and was open to black belts across the world. Participating […]

4th Annual Civic Education Day Brings Students to Snohomish County Campus

EVERETT – Yesterday, more than 150 high school students from across Snohomish County traveled to the Snohomish County Government Campus for the fourth annual Civic Education Day. Hosted by Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead, students get the opportunity to meet elected officials and county staff and learn about county government and civil […]

ECHO Tour Returns to Everett Community College

ECHO Tour

EVERETT — Snohomish STEM Network announces the return of ECHO Tour℠ to Everett Community College on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, connecting high school students with real-world healthcare career pathways. More than 200 students from 10 Snohomish County high schools are expected to participate.   Students will engage directly with healthcare professionals and […]

Vice Athletics North opens brand new athletics training facility in Mukilteo

MUKILTEO—Vice Athletics North, a specialized strength and sports performance gym, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 11, with a celebratory ribbon cutting and live demonstrations. Vice Athletics North is a brand-new, high-level, athletic training facility where youth athletes can receive hands-on training, academic coaching, and even on-site physical therapy. “Our vision is […]

Join Our Mailing List

Verified by MonsterInsights