Local Edmonds author, Tori Peters, to hold an event celebrating her recently published memoir
EDMONDS—Local Edmonds author, Tori Peters will hold an event celebrating her recently published memoir at Edmonds Bookshop on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm. She will be joined in conversation by Cami Ostman, author and founder of the Narrative Project.  Tori Peters is an active member of the Edmonds writing community. She has written for […]
Lynnwood crime drops in 2025, but aggravated assaults and sex offenses rise
LYNNWOOD— The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) data shows Lynnwood had a major drop in violent crime last year, but sex crimes are up. In 2025 the Lynnwood Police Department clocked a total of 4,014 offenses – 2,308 (or 57.5%) of them cleared. Of these offenses, 2,110 resulted in arrests with 1,866 […]
45 students visit POE to explore careers in maritime
EVERETT, WASH. – The Port of Everett partnered with Sound Experience and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County to provide a full day of hands-on career exploration for 45 elementary school-aged students that culminated in an afternoon sailing aboard historic tall ship, Adventuress, on Friday, Aug. 7. The innovative partnership between nonprofit Sound Experience, […]
Man dead after Lynnwood gas station shooting, second Lynnwood murder of the year
LYNNWOOD—A man is dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds at a Lynnwood gas station Sunday night. Another man, who is believed to be connected to the shooting, has been brought into custody. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to reports fired at the Shell gas station, located on 44th Avenue West and 200th Street Southwest, Sunday, August […]
Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County expands affordable housing efforts amid rising costs
LYNNWOOD — As home prices and the cost of living continue to put homeownership out of reach for many Snohomish County residents, Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is preparing to expand its efforts to create affordable housing. The organization’s latest annual report highlights a year of growth, record revenue at its Habitat Stores and […]
Solo Sailor Matt Rutherford’s Arctic Ocean Circumnavigation Attempt Halted by Russian Maritime Authorities
Annapolis, MD / Russian Arctic – Matt Rutherford, the 45-year-old veteran sailor attempting to become the first person in history to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean solo, nonstop and unassisted, has been directed by Russia’s Northern Sea Route Administration (NSRA) to postpone his transit of the Northern Sea Route due to ice conditions. Rutherford set out […]
27-year-old charged with murdering 2-year-old girl and assaulting her 6-year-old brother
SNOHOMISH — Prosecutors in Snohomish County charged 27-year-old Samuel Adonis Cardoza-Menjivar with second-degree murder and second-degree assault of a child in connection with the December 2025 death of a nearly three-year-old girl and injuries to her older brother, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Cardoza-Menjivar, also referred to in records by his middle name Adonis, […]
43-year-old woman accused of fatally running over boyfriend with car
MARYSVILLE – A 43-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly killing her boyfriend by running him over with her car near Marysville Tuesday evening. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded to a report of a person down at a residence in the 12800 block of 1st Avenue Northwest, near Marysville in unincorporated […]
How Snohomish County Is Building a Circular Economy Through Collaboration and Industrial Symbiosis
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) hosted a Coffee Chat on Aug. 11 focusing on turning resource challenges into competitive advantages through circular economy practices and industrial symbiosis. The virtual session, titled “Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis: From Efficiency to Opportunity” was held in partnership with 425 Business, drew business, government, education and […]
Mud Bay launches Spokane Fire Relief Drive for pets in fire-ravaged areas
OLYMPIA– Independent PNW pet retailer Mud Bay is launching a donation drive to help pets and families affected by devastating fires across Spokane-area communities. From August 12–30, customers can purchase pet food or supplies at any Mud Bay location and donate the items to Spokane-area pets in need. Mud Bay will match donated purchases up to $10,000. “When disaster disrupts a […]
