Lynnwood City Council adopts new Unified Development Code, boosts density, rejects fire sprinkler mandate
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council at its Business Meeting on June 23, unanimously adopted its Unified Development Code (UDC), which updated and consolidated building development, regulations, and boosts density but excludes a fire sprinkler mandate due to housing affordability concerns. The council also adopted the City Center + Alderwood Subarea Plan, updated the City’s Emergency Operations […]
Mayor vetoes sales tax increase that would have made Mukilteo highest in Washington state
MUKILTEO—Mayor Joe Marine has vetoed Ordinance 1518, a measure adopted by the Mukilteo City Council on June 16, 2025, that would have raised the city’s sales tax to the highest rate in Washington State. “As Mayor, I take seriously the responsibility to balance our financial needs with the realities our residents and businesses face,” said […]
US Supreme Court rules to allow third-country deportations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision of Monday, June 23, granting the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, now paving the way to proceed with deporting illegal immigrants to a third county not specified in their removal orders. The unsigned order pauses a ruling by U.S. District Judge […]
ACCESS Project’s Youth and Cops basketball comes to a close, more events planned through summer
LYNNWOOD—The ACCESS Project’s weekly Youth vs Cops basketball character building events came to a close on Tuesday, June 17, but its founder Wally Webster II says similar sporting events are planned through the summer – including volleyball, soccer, and flag football. The ACCESS Project was started in 2022 as a collaborate movement bringing together government […]
North County Recycling and Transfer Station to Close for Repairs June 24-26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The North County Recycling and Transfer Station (NCRTS) in Arlington will close to all customers June 24-26 due to necessary repairs on its stationary crane. The bad news is that the crane’s gears have failed, but the good news is that the machine is under warranty. Facility employees use the crane to process garbage […]
Former JBLM Sergeant pleads guilty in attempting to share military secrets with China
SEATTLE—Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, a former United States Army Sergeant previously stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington, on Wednesday, June 18, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal charges: attempting to deliver national defense information and retaining national defense information. Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced the plea. […]
Online open house now open until July 9 for Mukilteo area projects
MUKILTEO—The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a study of State Route 525 to gather information that will help shape two projects in Mukilteo. The study focuses on improving bicycle, pedestrian and transit access in the area. People are invited to learn more about the SR 525 Spur Vic to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal – […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Ryan Moran as Health Care Authority Director
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Ryan Moran director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, effective August 18. Moran currently serves as Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director for the Maryland Department of Health. “Ryan’s passion and experience make him a great choice to lead the Health Care Authority,” Ferguson said. “His expertise […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
Lynnwood K9 Cannon tracks down suspect linked to stolen vehicle
LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood police officer’s vigilance and the tracking skills of his K9, Cannon, led to the swift apprehension on Thursday, June 19, of a suspect linked to a stolen vehicle and firearm. At 1:56 a.m., Thursday morning, a Lynnwood police officer observed a suspicious GMC Yukon and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and […]
