Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
Hometown Holidays Carousel and Ferris Wheel return to Arlington
ARLINGTON-The Hometown Holidays carousel and Ferris wheel will be in Arlington from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15. This is made possible by the City of Arlington Hotel-Motel Tax Fund Tourism Grant and a generous sponsorship from Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. “We are thrilled to support the City of Arlington in bringing […]
Judge orders influencer Steve Hickey to vacate million-dollar house
RAVENSDALE—A King County Superior Court Judge has ordered Steve Hickey, an on-leave King County Fire District 57 Commissioner and independent journalist, to vacate the $1.4 million home he has allegedly been squatting in for two years without paying rent. Hickey made a name for himself in the Seattle area for his highly successful construction company […]
Multi-agency response to threat at Kamiak High School
MUKILTEO—Law enforcement from the Mukilteo Police, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol responded to an online threat at Kamiak High School at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. Following the search, it was determined that there was no threat to the high school nor the surrounding area and nothing suspicious was […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
Marysville adopts $450 million 2025-2026 biennial budget
MARYSVILLE—Continuing its commitment to fiscal prudence in a time of economic uncertainty, the Marysville City Council unanimously adopted the city’s next two-year budget at its November 25 meeting. The balanced 2025-2026 biennial budget of $450,135,923 proposed by Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring maintains essential city services while essentially holding the line on staffing. It adds two […]
State-Sponsored News Fellows to cover the 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent update from the Edward R Murrow College of Communication, three Murrow news fellows will be sent to Olympia to cover the 2025 state legislative session. The fellows, whose salaries are financed through a $2.4 million apportionment in state funds, will be responsible to hold state politicians up to scrutiny. This update comes […]
Lynnwood-based Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair offers same-day service from Bellingham to Vancouver
LYNNWOOD—Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair knows that a faulty garage door can be a serious safety, security, and accessibility issue for households. That’s why the Lynnwood-based garage door installation and repair company emphasizes immediate response sending highly trained technicians directly to your home, within an hour of making a call, and completing the repair […]
Former Mukilteo Councilman Howard ‘Tony’ Tinsley passed away
Former Mukilteo Councilman Howard “Tony” Tinsley, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away on October 31, 2024. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, Marine, Doctor of Psychology, Councilman, World Traveler, Mentor, and so many other titles held over his 84 years. His sharp wit, relaxed demeanor, and warm presence will forever be missed by his […]
OSPI and ESD Place Special Consultant to Support District
MARYSVILLE—In a letter to district staff, families, and community members on Monday, December 2, Dr. Burgess, interim superintendent, announced the OSPI and the ESD placement of Dr. Sue Ann Bube, special consultant. Below is the letter in its entirety:“Dear Marysville School District Staff, Families, and Community Members, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sue […]
