Angel of the Winds Arena to host memorial for Officer Rocha

EVERETT, Wash., March 29, 2022 – The memorial service for Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha will be held on Monday, April 4th at 1:00 p.m. at, Angel of the Winds Arena located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201. The service will be open to the public. Further details will be released as they become […]
Snohomish County working through a 2-year pandemic backlog on criminal cases

SNOHOMISH CO, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Although the Snohomish County Council approved approximately $3 million in ARPA funds last October to address the county’s backlog of criminal cases, Prosecuting Attorney Adam Cornell says it could still take “at least a couple years” to get caught up. Since judges in Snohomish and King counties ordered […]
Lake Stevens Sewer District rate increase Special Meeting

LAKE STEVENS, Wash., March 29, 2022 – To cover increased operational costs and necessary capital improvements, the Lake Stevens Sewer District plans to increase monthly rates for the first time since 2017, from $86 to $99. The district is inviting residents to its 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31st Special Meeting to hear a presentation on […]
Verdant awards over $1.5 million to local nonprofits

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Verdant Health Board of Commissioners recently approved more than $1.54 million in grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The following grants were approved: American Heart Association – Stop the Silent Killer: Hypertension in South Snohomish County – $66,997 […]
Seeking public comment on $6M Draft Housing and Community Development Plan

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Snohomish County released a draft affordable housing and community development plan for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium that proposes spending over $6 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need. The Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan is available for […]
Edmonds Police Officer violently killed in Las Vegas

ARTICLE UPDATE [4:28 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022] Added statements from County Executive Dave Somers and Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson. EDMONDS, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Today, the Edmonds Police Department announces the loss of Officer Tyler Steffins who died on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Officer Steffins was off-duty in Las Vegas, NV when he was […]
$5 million bail set for alleged cop killer

EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2022 – Everett District Court Judge Tam Bui set bail at $5 million for alleged cop killer, Richard James Rotter. He is facing a life sentence for the charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, 1st degree murder and 2nd degree murder. Capital punishment in the state of Washington was abolished […]
Everett Police announce memorial fund for the Rocha Family

EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2022 – The Everett Police Department has announced the official memorial fund to support the family of Officer Dan Rocha. To donated visit https://www.everettwa.gov/2847/Remembering-Officer-Rocha or click the link below. MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION TO Dan Rocha Memorial Fund Today Officer Rocha was transported privately in a movement with honors by the […]
March 28: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting

LYNNWOOD, Washington, March 27, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, March 28 regular BUSINESS MEETING, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss/vote on the following agenda items: Proclamation: Proclamation of Appreciation for Rosemary Larson & Inslee, Best, Doezie, & Ryder, P.S Consent Agenda (Vote to Approve) Memorandum of Understanding – Collective Bargaining Agreement amendment and extension between […]
Marysville seeks public input to 2024 Comprehensive Plan

MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 27, 2022 – The Comprehensive Plan for Marysville is a 20-year document that helps guide the city’s future growth and development. The next major update is due in 2024. We are starting to gather public priorities with this short public survey. The six-question survey takes about four minutes to complete. The city […]