Everett family mourning the loss of their son after fatal window fall

EVERETT—A 5-year-old boy has died after from injuries sustained after a fall from an Everett two-story townhome window in Everett, South County Fire reports. On Friday, August 30, South County firefighters responded to the fall at a townhome in Everett. The boy fell approximately 15 feet onto concrete slab below. Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old to […]
Executive Somers delivers new $3.07 billion biennial budget for consideration

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers delivered the county’s first biennial budget to the County Council Wednesday, September 4, for the years of 2025 through 2026. The proposed budget including all funds totals $3.07 billion over the next two years (an increase of 6.66% from the previous 2023-24 cycle) that includes a proposed General Fund […]
The Edmonds School District welcomes 11 new principals for this school year

The Edmonds School District is welcoming a total of 11 new principals this school season, including interims, assistant principals and a new executive director at its Educational Services Center (ESC). Here’s a short introduction of the new Edmonds School District principals—who they all are, where they have worked, and what the opportunities they bring with […]
Court considering reduced bail amount for Alderwood Mall shooting suspect

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After hearing oral arguments from defense attorney Bryan Hershman for defendant Samuel Gizaw—charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson—and county prosecutor Elise Deschenes on Wednesday, September 4, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander said she will make her ruling in the coming days on the defense’s request for the court to lower […]
Come have coffee and conversation with the Mayor

Do you have questions about the city? Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for a casual conversation on Monday, September 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Marysville Civic Center, 501 Delta Ave. We’ll bring coffee and light refreshments. “I really enjoy hearing from residents and getting to […]
Reykdal reveals “lost confidence” in Letter to Marysville School District

MARYSVILLE—Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal reveals his lack of confidence in the Marysville School District to straighten its financial situation in his August 28 notice to the district and Superintendent Zachary Robbins. He also placed the school district under additional financial monitoring. “I have lost confidence that the district has the decision-making tools or current […]
Lynnwood Police hold first ever Shop with a Cop back-to-school event

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department held its first ever Shop with a Cop back to school event at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, September 3, where students had the opportunity to shop alongside community Police Officers for much needed supplies leading up into the start of the new school year. The mall was closed for several hours […]
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way

Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and […]
Larsen serves lunch at Alderwood Boys & Girls Club to highlight Summer Meals Act

EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) served meals to kids at the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club on Friday, August 30, to highlight the need for passing the Summer Meals Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill to fight childhood hunger by expanding access to healthy, nutritious meals and snacks offered to students during the summer months. “Kids […]
Call for artists of all ages for Lynnwood art exhibitions

LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood is inviting visual artists of ALL AGES who reside within Washington State submit artwork for its 2025 exhibits in the City Hall Art Gallery and the Lynnwood Rec Center. Artist submissions will be juried by the Lynnwood Arts Commission who will notify successful applicants by December of 2024. The deadline to […]