Powerball jackpot hits $856 million, Everett and Monroe tickets among four $50K Powerball wins
OLYMPIA — The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $856 million after no top-tier winners in Wednesday’s drawing, officially ranking it as the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history, Washington’s Lottery announced. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:59 p.m. PT, with the estimated jackpot at $856 million. The […]
WDFW hosting virtual public meetings about potential hunting rule proposals
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to attend a series of informational virtual meetings about potential Washington hunting rule proposals. These rule change considerations are part of WDFW’s latest three-year season setting effort – a robust rule making process where the Department considers changes to hunting seasons or […]
South County firefighters battle fire at three-story apartment complex in Everett
EVERETT—South County firefighters battled a fire at a three-story apartment complex in Everett yesterday. No injuries were reported though at least five apartment units sustained damage. Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 7, firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Parx at Everett Apartments located at 12102 4th Avenue West. When they arrived, firefighters […]
Snohomish County firefighters deploy to Eastern WA to assist in combatting devastating fires
SPOKANE—At least three Snohomish County firefighting agencies have deployed to Eastern Washington to assist in fighting the devastating fires that have scorched more than 8,000 acres and damaged more than 700 homes since Tuesday, August 4. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association there are currently three major, ongoing, fires in the Spokane area: the […]
Harborstone Credit Union cuts ribbon on Lynnwood branch, celebrates with $1,500 donation to Boys and Girls Club
LYNNWOOD—Harborstone Credit Union opened its first ever Lynnwood branch Wednesday, August 5, offering a new, community-focused financial institution for residents. Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony was celebrated with music by DJ Mighty Duck, delicious Mexican food provided by AzteCalli, a raffle, giveaways, and activities. Last year Harborstone and Community 1st Credit Unions officially completed its merger, […]
Snohomish County opens Hotel-Motel Grant Cycle for tourism activities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for the 2027 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County, particularly overnight stays. […]
New Summer event at the Port of Everett helps teens explore maritime careers
EVERETT – One Pacific Northwest tall ship is helping local teenagers discover the many maritime careers available right here in the Puget Sound region. On Friday, Aug. 7, an innovative partnership between nonprofit Sound Experience, the Port of Everett, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County will bring approximately 45 teens to the […]
WildStyle Gym, attempts to ‘save the whales’ one kickbox challenge at a time
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish-based fitness and kickboxing academy WildStyle Gym has decided to do its part in saving the whales of Puget Sound with its ‘Little Ripples Make Big Waves’ fitness challenge. Since 2016 the Eastern North Pacific’s gray whale population has dropped by almost half, falling from a peak of about 27,000 down to roughly […]
2026 Snohomish County Primary Election Results
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With 33.33% of registered voters casting ballots in Snohomish County (181,961 ballots counted out of 185,556 received) as of Friday, August 7, voters decided a slate of local funding measures and narrowed fields for state legislative seats heading into the November general election. The Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District Property Tax Levy Lid Lift […]
Young buck who led massive fentanyl, meth ring sentenced to more than 10 years
SEATTLE — Hector Duran Aldaco, a 25-year-old Federal Way resident identified as the leader of a transnational drug trafficking organization, was sentenced Monday, August 3, to 130 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy that trafficked large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine into western Washington. U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson […]
