674 inmates have died in Washington state prisons
New findings from a study by Connecticut Trial Firm reveal that the leading cause of death in Washington state prisons is cancer. The study, conducted by personal injury lawyers Connecticut Trial Firm, used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to find which states have the highest prison mortality rates and the leading cause of […]
Snohomish County hosts FREE Earth Week recycling event
MONROE—Snohomish County Office of Energy & Sustainability will be hosting a FREE Earth Week Recycling Event with Climate Resiliency Showcase, on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until capacity is reached. This community-driven initiative, held at the Evergreen State Fair Park’s West (Red) Parking Lot, aims to provide residents with an […]
Convention chaos after WSRP attempts to pull gubernatorial endorsement vote
SPOKANE—The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) candidate committee had a chaotic endorsement process for its statewide gubernatorial candidate at the political organization’s state convention in Spokane on April 19, moving to pull the endorsement vote of candidates Semi Bird and Dave Reichert from the race for Washington State Governor. The crowd of nearly 2,000 delegates […]
Potential Trump VP pick, Mike Pompeo speaks at Edmonds church
EDMONDS—Former United States Secretary of State, Director of Central Intelligence Agency, and potential Vice President pick for presumptive Republican Presidential nominee, Donald J Trump, Mike Pompeo, made a rare Snohomish County appearance at Westgate Chapel in Edmonds on Sunday, April 14, to discuss his faith, international relations, and the future outlook of American exceptionalism. Westgate […]
From ’accidental politician’ to Vice President of Federal Relations
WASHINGTON D.C.—Former Lynnwood City Councilwoman, Snohomish County Councilwoman, and Snohomish County Executive Policy Officer, Stephanie Wright, is settling into her new role as Vice President of Federal Relations at Strategies 360. The position, she informed the Lynnwood Times, has been a seamless transition so far from her years working as a public servant in Snohomish […]
Tips on preventing house fires to keeping children safe
OLYMPIA—In 2022, Washington State had three children under the age of 12 die from house fires. Preventing house fires is the key to keeping children safe. Children are at significant risk in fire situations. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of fifteen. Young children may […]
Sound Transit launches onboard passenger survey
SEATTLE—Over the next several months, Sound Transit will conduct a survey onboard select bus, Sounder, and light rail routes in the Puget Sound region. This will include select Community Transit and King County Metro routes. From April through fall 2024, survey participants will help transit planners understand who rides transit, their origins and destinations, and […]
WSP 118th Trooper Basic Training Class graduates 47 new troopers
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 47 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on March 27 during the 118th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. Six of the 47 graduates will be assigned to Snohomish County. The graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, […]
Shape tomorrow’s commutes: Marysville Transportation Plan now open
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Transportation Plan (known as the “Transportation Element”) represents the 20-year vision for the City’s transportation system, and how to make it happen. The Transportation Element is a section of the City’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which State law requires to be updated on a regular basis. Now’s your chance to review and comment on […]
Opioids remain deadliest drug in the United States
Zinnia Health has identified the drugs that are the biggest threat to the American population, with opioids being responsible for over 644,000 fatalities since 1999 and Psychostimulants holding the largest increase in overdose death rate at 5,848%. By analyzing overdose data from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), they discovered the total fatalities caused […]
