Only 3 Days Away: Smile Marysville Free Kids Day Returns July 30
MARYSVILLE—With just three days remaining, Smile Marysville is reminding local families to reserve their child’s spot for its annual Kids Day on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This year’s sports-themed event, “Ready, Set, Smile,” will provide free dental care for children from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Smile Marysville, 1331 State Avenue, Marysville. Appointments are […]
Larsen tours Port of Everett’s pier 3 to hear about the Port Infrastructure Development Program
EVERETT — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., toured the Port of Everett’s Pier 3 modernization project Friday, July 24, receiving an update from port staff on infrastructure improvements funded through the federal Port Infrastructure Development Program. The project is supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Northwest […]
WDFW invites comment on proposal to close recreational scallop harvesting
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is looking for public feedback on a proposed year-round closure to recreational scallop harvesting to reduce the risk of public exposure to biotoxins and support public health. If adopted, the closure would take effect as soon as late-December 2026 and would apply to all recreational […]
Harbor Hopper passenger ferry adds Saturday midday sailings in August between Everett and South Whidbey
EVERETT – The Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey are excited to announce updates to its Harbor Hopper passenger ferry pilot program aboard the chartered Hat Island Ferry. Starting Aug. 1, a new midday roundtrip option will be available between Everett and Langley on the already-scheduled Saturdays, giving passengers greater flexibility when planning a trip […]
UPDATE: 3 killed and toddler among four wounded in Seattle Center shooting, 1 in custody with another at large
SEATTLE—Three people were killed and at least four others were wounded, including a toddler, in a shooting Sunday evening at Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival, according to Seattle Police spokesperson assistant chief Tyrone Davis said at Sunday evening’s presser. A young male is in custody and being interviewed. A second […]
Washington Vote-by-Mail remains as First Circuit rejects Trump EO stay
BOSTON — A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on July 25 denied emergency motions by the Trump administration and 12 intervening states seeking to stay a lower-court injunction that blocks key provisions of a presidential executive order on mail-in ballots and citizenship verification lists. The decision leaves in […]
Oregon Man Faces Charges After Dragging Protected Sixgill Sharks from Puget Sound for Trophy Photos and Videos
TACOMA — Washington fish and wildlife officers have charged an Oregon man with multiple counts of unlawfully targeting protected sixgill and sevengill sharks after a months-long investigation prompted by online posts and public complaints, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police said. Connor Seifert, 27, faces nine counts of second-degree unlawful recreational fishing, a misdemeanor, […]
10-time convicted felon Kyle Hester escapes Superior Courthouse; deputies seeking public’s help
EVERETT—Convicted felon Kyle Hester, 39, fled the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse around 2:30 p.m. on Friday after a judge ordered him to be taken into custody; Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help for information on his whereabouts. An unidentified woman was seen with Hester, and detectives said Friday evening they believe they […]
44th District Resident of 47 Years Endorses Larkin, Elder & Stadlman for Real Change
I am a resident of the 44th Legislative District and have lived here since 1979. When I first moved to Washington, it was clean and beautiful. After 47 years it is a different Washington. When you drive from Western to Eastern Washington you see garbage littering the highways. The minute you drive into Idaho it […]
Viral raccoon “Jimothy” bobblehead sales to benefit Lynnwood-based PAWS
LYNNWOOD — Jimothy, the unusually round raccoon who captured the internet’s affection this summer and has since emerged as an unofficial mascot of Seattle, is now helping support wildlife and companion animal rescue through sales of his first officially licensed bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced it will donate $1,000 to […]
