Disgraced New York congressman pleads guilty to fraud, faces up to 22 years in prison
Former United State Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos pleaded guilty on Monday, August 19, to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Department of Justice reports. “Pleading guilty is a step I never would have imagined I’d take,” Santos told reporters outside of the courthouse in Islip, New York. “But it is a necessary […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
Signup for the 16th Annual 5K Monster Mad Dash
The Foundation for Edmonds School District proudly presents the 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k! Form a team, wear your favorite costume, and run, walk or wag across the finish line at the Foundation’s 16th Annual Monster Mad Dash 5k, Saturday, October 5th! Two laps complete the 5k. Time your pace and results through https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/ […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to wildfires
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation on August 16 to help clear and repair roadways affected by wildfires in Ferry, Klickitat, Skagit, and Yakima counties. Since July 2024, Washington state has experienced abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures, creating high-risk fuel conditions in these counties. The resulting large number of fires […]
Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction road closures Aug 17-21
LYNNWOOD—Link light rail service to Lynnwood begins August 30. With four new stations, 1 Line trains run every 8–10 minutes, offering you yet another choice to get where you want to go. Construction crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will paint striping and continuing landscaping work resulting in closures as early as Saturday, August 16 through Wednesday, […]
City of Lynnwood seeking community input on its biennial budget
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood is asking residents to take the 2025-2026 Budget Community Input Survey, and attend a Budget Open House, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Every two years, the City of Lynnwood adopts a biennial budget. The upcoming budget will assign funds to programs, services, and infrastructure throughout 2025 and […]
Enjoy the Renaissance Faire in Snohomish? Want to get involved? Consider volunteering
SNOHOMISH—Many of the cast and crew members working the annual Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire this year shared a similar story of how they initially joined. While some were born-and-raised to Rennie parents, traveling the Ren Faire Circuit as performers, actors, or vendors, most recalled their first introduction to Ren Faire life as a simple peak […]
Honoring fallen SPD Officer Joselito “Lito” Barber
SEATTLE—The Seattle Police Foundation is raising funds to purchase and install a brand-new public memorial in honor and remembrance of fallen Seattle Police Department Officer Joselito “Lito” Alvarez Barber, killed in the line of duty on August 13, 2006. This fundraising initiative is the 2024 iteration of the Seattle Police Fallen Officer Memorial Project, which […]
DelBene delivers $960,000 for Chinook Marsh Restoration Project
MARYSVILLE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County government with a $960,000 ceremonial check that will support habitat restoration efforts in Chinook Marsh. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The project will restore 430 acres of tidal habitat and nearby drinking water lines. It will strengthen flood protection, restore recreational trails, and support the […]
