March 18, 2026 9:11 pm

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Everett Detectives identified suspect in fire engine theft via DNA

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Everett Police property crimes detectives have referred charges to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office after completing the investigation into the July 2025 theft of an Everett Fire Department engine and the series of collisions that followed. “Stealing a fire engine is not only unlawful – it puts our community and our first responders at risk,” […]

Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force Arrests 63-year-old Man on Multiple Charges

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Last week, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), in partnership with the Everett Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team (ACT), arrested a 63-year-old Mountlake Terrace man on multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and suboxone strips. The arrest followed an investigation that began in mid-2025. As part of the operation, detectives […]

2026 Legislative Session: AI, Rural ADUs and new Millionaire Tax debated

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EVERETT — Snohomish County state legislators on Tuesday recapped the recently concluded 2026 legislative session during a virtual forum, spotlighting substantial investments in transportation infrastructure while offering sharply different assessments of a new income tax on high earners. The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County hosted the discussion with Senators Marko Liias (D21–Edmonds) and Keith Wagoner […]

Adam Fortney announces 2027 campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Adam Fortney has officially announced his campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. According to his press release he promises to bring transparency, accountability and a new generation of leadership back to the Sheriff’s Office. BELOW IS HIS CAMPAIGN’S OFFICAL PRESS RELEASE: Former Sheriff Adam Fortney announced that he is running for […]

Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA balloons from $4.8B to $14.4B

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OLYMPIA [JERRY CORNFIELD]—The price tag to construct a new I-5 bridge linking Washington and Oregon has increased to $14.4 billion, officials from the two states said Tuesday, March 17. That means elements of the massive undertaking will be delayed as all the focus will be on building the new span on I-5 across the Columbia […]

Trump appointee Joe Kent resigns from National Counterterrorism Center

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Director Joe Kent, who was nominated by President Donald J Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, effective immediately. Kent shared in a letter addressed to President Trump that the reason for his resignation is Operation Epic Fury which he says was stated […]

Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture to close after 80 years

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LYNNWOOD — Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture is going out of business after providing Lynnwood and surrounding communities with quality furniture for 80 years. The final liquidation sale opens to the public March 20. Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture traces its roots to 1946 when Frank Underhill began selling furniture in downtown Seattle. The original business, Underhill’s […]

SNO911 Achieves Accredited Center of Excellence Status from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch

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EVERETT—SNO911 has earned Accredited Center of Excellence, ACE, status from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, IAED. This recognition places SNO911 among a select group of emergency communications centers worldwide that meet the highest standards in emergency medical dispatch. IAED is the global standard setting organization for emergency dispatch. ACE accreditation represents the highest distinction […]

John Braun: There’s no overstating what Democrats just did to our state

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Sadly, we’ve now seen just how much damage 90 people can do to our state in 60 days. The 90 people are Democrats: 59 state representatives, 30 state senators and Gov. Bob Ferguson. The 60 days went from Jan. 12 through March 12 — meaning this year’s legislative session. While Republicans fought hard and well […]

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