Multi-agency response to threat at Kamiak High School
MUKILTEO—Law enforcement from the Mukilteo Police, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol responded to an online threat at Kamiak High School at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. Following the search, it was determined that there was no threat to the high school nor the surrounding area and nothing suspicious was […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
Marysville adopts $450 million 2025-2026 biennial budget
MARYSVILLE—Continuing its commitment to fiscal prudence in a time of economic uncertainty, the Marysville City Council unanimously adopted the city’s next two-year budget at its November 25 meeting. The balanced 2025-2026 biennial budget of $450,135,923 proposed by Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring maintains essential city services while essentially holding the line on staffing. It adds two […]
State-Sponsored News Fellows to cover the 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent update from the Edward R Murrow College of Communication, three Murrow news fellows will be sent to Olympia to cover the 2025 state legislative session. The fellows, whose salaries are financed through a $2.4 million apportionment in state funds, will be responsible to hold state politicians up to scrutiny. This update comes […]
Lynnwood-based Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair offers same-day service from Bellingham to Vancouver
LYNNWOOD—Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair knows that a faulty garage door can be a serious safety, security, and accessibility issue for households. That’s why the Lynnwood-based garage door installation and repair company emphasizes immediate response sending highly trained technicians directly to your home, within an hour of making a call, and completing the repair […]
Former Mukilteo Councilman Howard ‘Tony’ Tinsley passed away
Former Mukilteo Councilman Howard “Tony” Tinsley, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away on October 31, 2024. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, Marine, Doctor of Psychology, Councilman, World Traveler, Mentor, and so many other titles held over his 84 years. His sharp wit, relaxed demeanor, and warm presence will forever be missed by his […]
OSPI and ESD Place Special Consultant to Support District
MARYSVILLE—In a letter to district staff, families, and community members on Monday, December 2, Dr. Burgess, interim superintendent, announced the OSPI and the ESD placement of Dr. Sue Ann Bube, special consultant. Below is the letter in its entirety:“Dear Marysville School District Staff, Families, and Community Members, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sue […]
Archbishop Murphy High School Head Coach Joe Cronin guides Wildcats to success
EVERETT-Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS) has been on a rampage this football season, capturing the Northwest 2A title with a 7-1 record and positioning themselves for a deep run in the playoffs; Head coach Joe Cronin has been instrumental in guiding the Wildcats’ success on the field. Currently, the Wildcats are making a run in […]
Twenty-four-year-old man killed in Lynnwood shed fire
LYNNWOOD—A twenty-four-year-old man is dead after a shed near Lynnwood caught fire this morning around 8:00 a.m. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Snohomish County Fire Marshall. South County Fire firefighters and officers working for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire call around 8:04 a.m. on Larch […]
Lynnwood adopts city budget with a 52% property tax increase
Last week, by a vote of 4-3, the Lynnwood City Council passed a City property tax increase of 52%. That large of an increase is something I could not vote for and as City Council President, I am concerned about the impact on residents with such a tremendous tax increase. Please, I want to be […]
