Join Northwest Girlchoir for Visiting Days in October
Northwest Girlchoir is holding its upcoming Visiting Days, October 13-14, and is calling on students in grades 1-6 to join one of their rehearsals. Northwest Girlchoir welcomes all girls and gender identities beyond the binary, fostering inclusivity and diversity within our community. Visit www.northwestgirlchoir.org/visiting-days-2025 to learn more and sign up! Rehearsal Visit Options: Parents of visiting […]
Sultan celebrates the opening of its new multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant
SULTAN—Federal, state, and local officials celebrated on September 24 the completion of upgrades to the City of Sultan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 30403 U.S. Highway 2. The upgrades facilitate the long-term growth of Sultan and ensure that Sultan’s wastewater is properly treated before being discharged into the Sultan River. “As the largest capital project […]
Sultan celebrates opening of the new Mountain View Park
SULTAN—The City of Sultan celebrated the newest addition to its parks and trails system with a ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Park on Wednesday, September 24. A soft opening of the park occurred on March 1. “This park reflects the values of the City by creating shared spaces that bring people together, promote outdoor recreation, and […]
Verdant boosts 2026 funding to $6.5 million, supporting 43 partners
LYNNWOOD—At its September 24 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners approved $6.5 million in funding for 43 community partners focused on enhancing the health and well-being of South Snohomish County residents. To address heightened community needs due to reduced federal funding for health programs, the Commissioners allocated an additional $500,000 beyond the initial budget. Of […]
Washington state projects $903 million less revenue through 2029
OLYMPIA—Washington state is projecting a $903 million decrease in Near General Fund revenue collections through 2029 from its June 2025 forecast, according to estimates released Tuesday by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC). According to ERFC, “The changes in the forecast are primarily the result of a weaker taxable sales forecast for […]
Mukilteo to consider adopting Six-Year Capital Improvement Program
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is announcing a notice of public hearing for its Six-Year Capital Improvement Program. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 11930 Cyrus Way. The meeting will be held in person and remote participation […]
Everett man dies after being struck by vehicle on I-5 near Everett Mall
EVERETT—Paul Veland, 63 of Everett, was fatally struck by a vehicle that was travelling southbound on I-5 during the early morning of Wednesday, September 24, according to Washington State Patrol. Veland departed his motorcycle which was left on the shoulder, near mile point 188 on I-5 southbound, into lane three. He was then struck by […]
Trump would-be assassin found guilty, attempts to kill himself in courtroom
FORT PIERCE, Fla.—Ryan Routh, 59, who on September 15 attempted to assassinate then-Presidential candidate Donald J Trump on September 15, 2024, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, tried to kill himself in the courtroom, September 23, after being found guilty on all 5 counts. The five counts Routh was found […]
Lynnwood Council approves retail cannabis within city limits
LYNNWOOD—In a 5-2 vote, the Lynnwood City Council during it Monday, September 22 Business meeting, approve an ordinance permitting retail cannabis businesses in specific zones within city limits. The ordinance establishes regulations for up to four retail cannabis businesses, with priority given to existing title certificate holders issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis […]
ANTIFA designated a Domestic Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on September 22, signed an executive order designating ANTIFA a domestic terrorist organization. “President Trump: “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” President Trump stated in the release. “I will also be […]
