Boundary Review Board greenlights North Lake annexation into Snohomish
SNOHOMISH— The Snohomish County Boundary Review Board has unanimously approved the annexation of the North Lake Urban Growth Area into the City of Snohomish, completing a multi-year process that brings approximately 240 acres and more than 200 residents under city jurisdiction. The decision, reached January 20, 2026, after a public hearing, marks the final step […]
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Grand Opening: New One-Stop Social Services Hub
LYNNWOOD—The new 40,000 square-foot Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth, is now open to the public. Hundreds of community members attended the official grand opening on Saturday, January 24, two weeks after the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 9. […]
Ferguson and congressional leaders request Trump to approve Major FEMA support after historic floods
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson on January 21, in unison with the entire bi-partisan Washington state congressional delegation the following day, sent letters to President Donald J Trump requesting critical FEMA designation, and funding, to help communities impacted by the record-breaking flooding in December 2025. For nearly two weeks in December, many rivers across Washington […]
Snohomish County Council to vote on New Start Center contracts this upcoming Wednesday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council will be voting on a series of motions this upcoming Wednesday, January 28, related to service agreements at its two New Start Centers – a pair of repurposed hotels which the county intendeds to use for emergency bridge housing for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The idea of the […]
US withdraws from World Health Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), fulfilling a promise made by President Donald J. Trump on his first day in office, top administration officials announced. The WHO has not issued a direct public response to the announcement. The move, effective January 22, severs ties with the […]
Four arrested in ICE and Border Patrol drug bust in Marysville, cache of weapons seized
MARYSVILLE—Border Patrol agents, with assistance with Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), took down a massive drug and firearms trafficking ring in Marysville, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced to X on Wednesday. The investigation, which began in the summer of 2025, was spearheaded by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Partner Lynnwood launches “Lynnwood Cares”: A city-wide food drive for culturally relevant foods
LYNNWOOD – Throughout the month of February, Partner Lynnwood is joining forces with community leaders to launch Lynnwood Cares, a city-wide food drive dedicated to stocking local pantries and food banks with nutritious, shelf-stable, and culturally relevant foods. “Partner Lynnwood is a collaborative network designed to foster innovation and improve the quality of life for […]
Compass Health and NWCC to hold screening of animated short exploring themes of mental health
EDMONDS—Compass Health, in partnership with the Northwest Washington Civic Circle (NWCC), will be hosting a screening of the short, animated film Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II this Saturday, January 24, from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Theater. The film explores anxiety, loneliness, and stress among young people and will be […]
10 Lynnwood City Council hopefuls tackle council member questions
LYNNWOOD—Ten candidates vied to fill the Lynnwood City Council Position 6 vacancy, on Tuesday, January 20, bringing an array of professional backgrounds, personal stories, and visions for the City’s future. The interviewees—Jacob Berger, Han McDonald, Paula Ferreira-Smith, Quinn Van Order, Chelsea Wright, Noel Baca, Richard Wright, Cathy Baylor, Dorina Katro, and Brandon Molina—each delivered opening […]
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to retire
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman has announced his retirement after leading Snohomish County’s largest fire agency since 2024. “It has been nothing short of a privilege to watch this agency grow into a regional and national leader in emergency services,” Eastman said. “We strive to deliver exceptional care to our community while remaining accountable […]
