Bothell Police investigate shooting at Canyon Park McDonald’s

BOTHELL – At 7:14 pm on Thursday, July 23, Bothell Police responded to reports of a shooting in the Canyon Park McDonald’s parking lot. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and interviewed witnesses who indicated that several teens met up in the parking lot where a fight broke out. One teen appeared to have pulled […]
Privacy Concerns Rise After Transwoman Seen in Women’s Locker Room at Lynnwood Rec Center

LYNNWOOD—A mother who has long used the Lynnwood Recreation Center with her family reported encountering a male showering in the women’s locker room during a children’s swim meet on July 12, an incident that has prompted an internal review by City of Lynnwood staff and the installation of new shower curtains for added privacy. The […]
All 11 Survive Kenmore Air Seaplane Crash Near Sucia Island of the San Juan Islands

SAN JAUN ISLANDS— All 11 people aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane survived after the aircraft made an emergency landing and caught fire Thursday evening near Sucia Island in Washington state’s San Juan Islands, the airline and U.S. Coast Guard said. The single-engine de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, identified as Flight 140, departed Seattle’s Lake Union around […]
Lynnwood PD lands new $2.5M Public Safety Grant from State to Strengthen Jail Safety, Training, and Rapid Response

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department was approved for a $2.5 million public safety grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, through HB 2015. This is in addition to the Lynnwood City Council approving a 0.1% public safety sales tax earlier this year, adding two new funding mechanisms to the law enforcement agency. “We’re grateful […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District Receives $240,000 Whitehorse Foundation Grant to Support Student Wellness

LYNNWOOD— The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a grant of $240,000 from the Whitehorse Foundation to support the Foundation’s Whole Families, Whole Communities (WFWC) initiative. Since 2017, WFWC has helped remove barriers to academic success by providing Edmonds School District’s most vulnerable students and families with year-round access to health and wellness services. […]
Man discharges firearm in road rage incident east of Everett

EVERETT—A man discharged his firearm after a reported road rage incident that took place just east of Everett Wednesday evening on the West End Trestle. According to Washington State Patrol, two vehicles were traveling southbound on Interstate 5 around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, taking the ramp to Eastbound US2. An unknown altercation occurred […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County discusses ‘anchoring regional growth’ – maritime and defense

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat discussion on July 7 focused on ‘Anchoring Regional Growth’ – exploring how maritime and non-operational Naval Station Everett activity drives regional and economic growth, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. The conversation featured Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber, Dave Abrams, CEO of the Maritime Institute, […]
Quail Park Lynnwood to host ‘fill the bus’ toy drive this Sunday at Lynnwood Fred Meyer

LYNNWOOD—Members of the Quail Park of Lynnwood community, including residents and staff, can be found at the Alderwood-Northpointe Fred Meyer this Sunday, July 26, collecting donations and sharing information on the vital needs of Seattle Children’s Hospital patients. Shoppers are invited to participate by donating new, pre-purchased items or by selecting from a curated list […]
Lynnwood 2026 budget deficit bigger than reported, secret State Auditor letter exposes prior administration deficiencies

LYNNWOOD—At Tuesday’ Finance Committee meeting, Assistant City Administration Monisha Harrell shared that a financial review by newly appointed interim finance director Sandra Fujioka following the sudden resignation of the city’s previous financial director a few months ago, discovered inconsistencies and inaccuracies from the prior administration not disclosed to the council worsening the city’s 2026 deficit. […]
WA Students to Get Flexible Credits, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills Under New Graduation Proposal

OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans. In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements in over a decade, the state Board of Education is retooling the current framework with an eye to better prepare students for life after graduation. Washington high school […]