Youth beach cleanup inspires the next generation of environmental stewards
STANWOOD—On Saturday, July 12, Kayak Point Park in Stanwood became a hub of environmental action as over 70 youth and volunteers gathered for a Youth Beach Cleanup, that removed 151.47 pounds of trash. The hands-on event, a collaborative effort between Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring’s Office and WSU Beach Watchers, aimed to educate and […]
Island County ballot observer convicted of felony after refusing to wear a mask
ISLAND COUNTY—A jury found Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, guilty of unauthorized access to a voting center (felony) and criminal trespass (gross misdemeanor) during a jury trial Thursday, July 10, stemming from an incident where he refused to wear a mask, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, during the ballot counting […]
Did Snohomish County Legislators Represent You—or Special Interests?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Future 42, a conservative-leaning, free-market, lower taxes, limited government, and traditional values advocacy group, released its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by legislators representing areas of Snohomish County during the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session included debate and action on several key bills which will affect the daily lives of Snohomish […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking tips to crack cold case of the Pinnacle Lake double homicide
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives continue to seek the public’s help in solving the 2006 double homicide that occurred on Pinnacle Lake Trail. On July 11, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, went hiking on the Pinnacle Lake Trail near Granite Falls. Later that day, mere […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
DelBene highlights impact of Trump’s SNAP cuts on Washington families
ARLINGTON—On Thursday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed the federal food program cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Donald J Trump. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene stated that the legislation will affect many Washington families and children. The […]
Interview & Debate: Lynnwood City Council Position 3 candidates
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe hosted and moderated an in-person interview, and debate, with Lynnwood City Council Position 3 candidates Tyler Hall and Bryce Owings Tuesday, July 8, at Rosehill Community Center. Incumbent Joshua Binda did not reply to our several invitations to attend so did not participate. We began with candidate Tyler Hall, […]
Interview & Debate: Lynnwood City Council Position 1 candidates
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe hosted and moderated an in-person interview, and debate, with Lynnwood City Council Position 1 candidate Dio Boucsieguez Tuesday, July 8, at Rosehill Community Center. Position 1 candidates Derica Escamilla and Brandon Kimmel were unable to attend Tuesday’s discussion due to scheduling conflicts. Boucsieguez is a two-time elected PCO, Small […]
Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place is rockin’ all Summer long with trio of live music series kicking off today
EVERETT, WASH. – Today, July 10, 2025, the Port of Everett is set to kick off a trio of live music lineups at Waterfront Place, featuring everything from local rock ’n’ roll, soul and funk to sounds of the Caribbean, as well as a performance by a Grammy-nominated country star – all taking stage at Snohomish […]
Edmonds College Center for Families earns a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers
LYNNWOOD – The Center for Families childcare program at Edmonds College has earned a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). This highest possible rating signifies exceptional quality and places the Center for Families among approximately 1% of all early learning programs in Snohomish County that have reached this […]
