Ex-Seattle Police Chief Bags $700,000 to Step Down
SEATTLE — Outgoing Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes received a severance package valued at approximately $700,000 under an optional resignation agreement with the City of Seattle that took effect July 30, 2026, the same day that marked his final day on the payroll, according to documents released by KOMO’s Jeremy Harris and confirmed by city […]
Alleged prevailing wage violations investigated on Ferndale City Hall project
FERNDALE— Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries has opened an investigation into allegations that workers on the City of Ferndale’s new City Hall project were underpaid prevailing wages, according to agency records and documents provided by the North Coast States Carpenter’s Union. The complaint, filed June 24, alleges that Hernandez Framing LLC, the wood-framing subcontractor […]
Sue Sanderlin-Berry named 2026 Evergreen State Fair honoree
MONROE, Wash., July 31, 2026 – The Evergreen State Fair is proud to announce Sue Sanderlin-Berry as the 2026 Fair Honoree, recognizing her more than 35 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Fair, 4-H, and youth development. For the past 22 years, Sue Sanderlin-Berry has served as the Cat Department Superintendent for both the 4-H and Open Class competitions, following several years as […]
Washington State Auditor’s Office urge Lynnwood to strengthen internal controls after 2024 cyberfraud loss
LYNNWOOD — A phishing scheme in 2024 led the City of Lynnwood to deposit $7,158 in payroll funds into a fraudulent bank account, exposing gaps in the city’s internal controls over electronic payments, according to a management letter from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The letter dated October 20, 2025, summarized issues identified during the […]
Lynnwood woman dies after motorcycle collides with semi on southbound SR 99
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A 38-year-old Lynnwood woman was killed early Thursday, July 30, when the motorcycle she was driving collided with a semi-truck on southbound State Route 99 in Snohomish County, the Washington State Patrol announced. Karen J. Kim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred at 4:37 a.m. near milepost 51 at […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Banquet tickets on sale
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a Social Hour and Silent Auction at 4:30 pm, with the dinner […]
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Climate Action Advisory Committee
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County’s Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is seeking community members who are passionate about sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting the county’s natural resources to serve on the Climate Action Advisory Committee. The committee plays an important role in advising the County on policies, programs, and strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while helping communities prepare for […]
VOA Launches Dementia Day Program in Lynnwood, Expanding to Everett
LYNNWOOD – As the number of Americans living with dementia continues to grow, so does the need for programs that support both people living with memory loss and their caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine Americans over the age of 65 is living with dementia, with that number projected to increase to […]
Edmonds College and Western Washington University establish Guaranteed Transfer Admission agreement
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College and Western Washington University have partnered to create a Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program, giving local students a clear, predictable pathway to earning their bachelor’s degree. The agreement guarantees admission to WWU for Edmonds students who apply after finishing a qualifying transfer associate degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. Beyond guaranteed […]
NW Natural Gas Rate Hike Approved: What Southwest Washington Customers Will Pay Starting August 1
LACEY — State regulators on Thursday approved a multi-year rate plan for Northwest Natural Gas that will raise bills for Southwest Washington customers beginning August 1, though the increases are smaller than the company originally sought. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued an order setting the amount of revenue the Portland-based utility can collect […]
