Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally
More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
Fewer than half of Washington students are hitting grade level
On September 10, OSPI released its K-12 Report Card for the 2023-24 school year. Following national trends, fewer than half of Washington students met academic proficiency. Testing was over grades 3-8 and 10. In Washington state, only 50.3% of students met ELA standards, 39.7% met math standards, and 43.5% met science standards in their spring […]
Lynnwood High School student in custody on suspicion of road rage
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled […]
Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Exclusive interview with Wil Johnson, SnoCo’s newest DEI Officer
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive’s Office officially announced that Wil Johnson will be taking over the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer on Tuesday, September 10, leading the county’s Office of Social Justice. “We are so grateful to welcome Wil to our team. His experience in building strong relationships, educating diverse audiences, and […]
The passing of James Earl Jones, a voice that shaped a narrative of culture
NEW YORK—One of the world’s most iconic voices, James Earl Jones, 93, passed away on September 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. Jones’ life story is one of overcoming personal adversity to achieve universal acclaim, of using one’s voice not just to entertain but to educate and uplift. Jones retired from […]
23-year-old man arrested in Bothell home invasion and child assault case
BOTHELL—Special Investigation Unit detectives arrested a Kevin Mendoza Montoya, 23, of Bothell, on Monday, September 9, on charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree child molestation related to a home invasion last Friday. Montoya and victim do not know each other, says the Sheriff’s Office and the suspect is expected to be booked into the Snohomish […]
Bothell Mayor and council receive thousands in contributions from Pastor prior to land vote
BOTHELL—On July 16, the City of Bothell entered a Letter of Intent with the Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) to gift the church, at no cost, a city-owned plot of land worth $6 million to be used for affordable housing and a community space. But conflict-of-interest concerns have since been raised involving one of BUMC’s […]
Target Asset Protection Grant provides Youth Outreach & Engagement Opportunities for SPD
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) Relational Policing Unit kicked off a series of youth-oriented engagement events at the end of May at the Rainier Community Center, partnering with the Seattle Parks & Recreation Late Night program and Target for a free community barbecue and basketball event. The Target team brought its A-game to this free […]
