China to buy 200 Boeing jets, $17 Billion in US farm goods as Trump and Xi strike new trade deal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached agreements establishing new U.S.-China trade and investment institutions and securing major Chinese purchases of American aircraft, farm goods and beef during Trump’s visit to China last week — the first by a U.S. president since 2017. Trump and Xi agreed to build a “constructive […]
Starbucks to Lay Off 252 Employees at Seattle Support Center
SEATTLE—Starbucks will lay off 252 employees at its Seattle Support Center and remote employees from across the country as part of a broader restructuring that includes shifting some corporate operations to a new Southeast office in Nashville, Tenn., according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Employment Security Department. The notice dated […]
From CPR to overdose recovery, South County Fire focuses on saving lives
More than 85 times each day, on average, firefighters in southwest Snohomish County respond to someone’s call for emergency medical help. Those calls can range from cardiac arrest to falls or injuries. “Most of our calls – more than 80% – are medical emergencies,” said Joe Hughes, South County Fire’s Assistant Chief of EMS, Health […]
FenCon Expo brings comics, collectibles to Lynnwood this Sunday
LYNNWOOD — Collectors hunting for comics, toys, original art, Funko figures, trading cards, stamps, coins and more will find it all under one roof Sunday, May 17, at the FenCon Expo at the Lynnwood Event Center. The one-day show, which organizers describe as an old-school convention experience, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
Hobbs leads trade mission to Japan to strengthen multibillion-dollar aerospace ties
OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading a trade mission to Japan starting Saturday to strengthen business ties and build new connections between the state and one of its top trading partners. The trip to Tokyo runs May 16-27. Japan is the largest foreign investor in the United States, and the bilateral […]
Marysville Family YMCA Expands 3rd Grade Splash Program with $20K Kendall Subaru Partnership
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Subaru of Marysville, has expanded its 3rd Grade Splash Program, advancing a shared commitment to safety, confidence, and equitable access to swim lessons for local youth. Now in its third year, the program continues to grow through a renewed $20,000 investment from Kendall Subaru of Marysville. Through continued investment and community partnership, […]
City of Mukilteo Seeking Applications for Civil Service Commission
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies for the unexpired terms on the Civil Service Commission. “The Civil Service Commission plays a vital role in ensuring fairness, integrity, and professionalism in the hiring and personnel processes for Mukilteo’s Police and Fire departments,” said Mayor Joe Marine. “We encourage community members who […]
Authorities seek escaped inmate Samuel Evans Kimble
MONROE—The Washington State Department of Corrections and local law enforcement are searching for a minimum-security inmate who escaped from the Monroe Correctional Complex. Samuel Evans Kimble, DOC No. 439536, escaped from the Minimum Security Unit at 10:53 p.m. Thursday, May 14. He is serving a 27-month sentence for a Snohomish County conviction of domestic violence […]
Marysville celebrates Grand Reopening of Historic Mother Nature’s Window Park
MARYSVILLE —The City of Marysville on Thursday celebrated the grand reopening of Mother Nature’s Window Park, restoring public access to the 34-acre forested site for the first time in more than 25 years. Community members, partners and local leaders gathered to mark the completion of Phase I improvements at the park, which now features accessible […]
Snohomish County Charter Review Commission seeks applicants for District 5 vacancy
EVERETT—The 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in District 5 following the resignation of Chair Brett Gailey on May 7. At the commission’s May 13 meeting, members outlined the process to select his replacement. District 5 residents interested in serving can apply by submitting a resume and cover […]
