Lynnwood breaks ground on long-awaited $60M Poplar Way Bridge project
LYNNWOOD—After more than two decades of planning, tens of millions of dollars, and five Mayors later, the City of Lynnwood finally broke ground on one of its most awaited (and highly prioritized projects) – the Poplar Way Bridge – on Wednesday, April 8. Lynnwood’s Poplar Way Bridge will be an arterial bridge connecting Poplar Way/196th […]
Mukilteo Korean community pillar and businessman James Yoo passes away, 84
MUKILTEO — James Jae Yoo, a Korean American businessman, former educator and pillar of Mukilteo’s Korean community who spent decades fostering cultural understanding and environmental stewardship through his recycling business, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was 84. Born Aug. 10, 1941, in Japan, Yoo immigrated to the United States in 1960. Prior to […]
Registration now open for North Puget Sound Contracting Conference through May 15
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce early bird registration for the North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC) is now open. The North Puget Sound Contracting Conference is the region’s premier business-to-government contracting event, attracting over 550 primes, agencies and businesses from across Washington and the U.S. over two days. The conference features […]
State health inspectors blocked again at Tacoma immigration detention center
[TACOMA | JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET]—Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid longstanding concerns about the conditions there. A federal appeals court ruling last summer paved the way for them to get in, but the private facility’s operator is still denying access, state officials say. Officials from the state […]
Lake Stevens honors Gailey’s legacy, maps out vacancy process, and debates returning to part-time mayor role
LAKE STEVENS—Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey received a formal send-off from fellow council members and city staff Tuesday night during what was described as his final workshop and council meeting before his resignation takes effect April 13. Gailey, who has served as mayor since 2020, announced his resignation March 24. Council Vice President Kymm Shipman […]
Former Democratic Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge joins legal fight against new income tax
[The Center Square]—Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge, a prominent Democrat, has joined a legal team preparing to challenge the newly-enacted income tax on households making $1 million or more, the Citizens Action Defense Fund (CADF) has announced. Also retained by CADF’s legal team is former State Attorney General Rob McKenna, who was […]
Edmonds Heights Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS
EDMONDS—Edmonds Heights Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, directed by Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, and performed by Young Artists (YA, grades 3-5) and Emerging Artists (EA, grades 6-8). Approximate running time is 50 minutes, with intermission. The production features five performances: Tickets link: https://www.ehshows.com/more/shows/willy-wonka The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit […]
NWWS 2026 Annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition Has World View of Watermedia
With more than 500 entries submitted to Northwest Watercolor Society’s (NWWS) annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition, juror Michael Solovyev had his work cut out for him to pick only 75 watermedia paintings. “I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for Michael but he has picked an engaging and amazing show,” said President Deborah Roskopf. The […]
Mukilteo to host Earth Day Community Cleanup on April 18
MUKILTEO—In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Mukilteo is organizing the annual community cleanup event at Lighthouse Park on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteers are invited to join in the effort to beautify Lighthouse Park, located at 608 Front Street in Mukilteo. Check-in will open from 8:30-9:00 a.m., with the cleanup activities kicking off at 9 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity […]
Measles Outbreak Declared Over in Snohomish County
EVERETT – The Snohomish County Health Department has declared an end to the recent measles outbreak, but health officials urge residents to be on the alert for future cases of the highly contagious disease. The department recorded 14 cases of measles during the outbreak, which was announced Jan. 15. The last reported case was Feb. 17. […]
