8-year-old Lynnwood student wins WAVA National Talent Showdown for improvised singing
LYNNWOOD—Eight-year-old Apollonia “Polly” Gutierrez, a student at Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) won first place in the second-grade division of K12’s National Talent Showdown against students from across the country for her improvised singing performance. While talent shows may be common in a traditional school setting, students like Polly who learn online don’t always have the […]
Tickets Now on Sale for Village Community Services’ “Opening Doors” Fundraiser
ARLINGTON – Village Community Services (VCS) invites the community to come together in support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its 2026 annual fundraiser, Opening Doors, taking place Thursday, September 17, at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Arlington. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event, which raises critical funds to support […]
Bands, Brats & Brews returns Sept. 17 to raise funds for work opportunities
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Ambassador Program invites the community to the program’s annual benefit event, Bands, Brats & Brews presented by CORT Party Rental, benefiting Work Opportunities on Sept. 17 at Forge47 in Everett. The event raises funds for a local nonprofit every year. This year, the Ambassadors have chosen Work Opportunities, an organization […]
From “Voodoo Economics” to Banked Capacity: What Lynnwood’s Budget Summit Decided to Delay
LYNNWOOD—The Executive and Finance departments with the city of Lynnwood provided an update on the city’s financial situation at council’s Work Session Tuesday, September 8, as council prepares for the adoption of the 2027-2028 biennial budget later this year. The Budget Summit was framed by Assistant City Administrator Monisha Harrell as a conversation, not a […]
Snohomish County recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month for sixth consecutive year
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Snohomish County, unanimously, for the sixth consecutive year. “It’s always great to be able to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Snohomish County,” said Council member Nate Nehring. “We look forward to this every year and we look […]
Bikini baristas win more than $1.8 M in wage-theft case
SEATTLE — For years, the women working inside Alan Tagle’s bikini barista coffee stands were largely on their own. They often worked alone, there were no traditional paychecks or paystubs, their hours weren’t reliably tracked, and when they failed to meet sales targets imposed by their employer, they could lose wages, shifts — or their […]
Award-winning journalist Roberta Kwok will be at Edmonds Bookshop for Art Walk
On October 15th at 6:00 pm during Art Walk Edmonds, award-winning journalist Roberta Kwok will be at Edmonds Bookshop discussing her new book, Lost in Curiosity (Sourcebooks, 2026.) Roberta Kwok is a science writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, NewYorker.com, Nature, New Scientist, Audubon, and other publications. She has received a […]
Lynnwood cuts ribbon on Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Phase 3
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood cut the ribbon on the third phase of its Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Project on Tuesday, September 8, which makes critical upgrades to a 4,000-linear‑foot section of shared‑use path from the Lynnwood Transit Center to Wilcox Park. Phase 3 of the Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment completes the redevelopment of the Scriber […]
Marysville Police seize 42 dogs from severe breeding‑hoarding conditions
MARYSVILLE—On August 31, 2026, the Marysville Police Department seized 42 dogs from a utility trailer after officers discovered extreme breeding‑hoarding conditions. The dogs, identified as West Highland White Terriers (Westies), were found inside a cramped utility trailer outfitted with makeshift partitions, stacked kennels, and a plastic storage tub containing young puppies. Many of the dogs […]
Executive Somers: Sustaining Foundational Services Through Strategic Cuts and Revenue
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, I presented my 2027-28 recommended budget to the Snohomish County Council. This is the tenth time I have recommended a county budget as Executive. With every budget, I have always committed to one thing: helping build a future for this region where everyone can thrive. That means we create the future […]
