July 29, 2024 7:26 am

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Gubernatorial candidate says she feels bullied out of the race

El'ona Kearney

SEATAC—Democratic Gubernatorial candidate El’ona Kearney says she feels the Democratic Party is bullying her out of the gubernatorial race to direct votes toward her opponent’s campaign, Attorney General Bob Ferguson. Kearney is one of four women running for Washington State governor alongside Cassondra Hanson (D), Jennifer Hoover (R), and Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independent). She has also […]

Archbishop Murphy High School celebrates completion of Healing Pole

healing pole

EVERETT—Students of Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS), in a celebration of culture and healing, joined by members of the Tulalip Tribes celebrated the completion of The Healing Pole, a yearlong project spearheaded by master woodcarver, Artist-in-Residence James Madison. “To represent our culture here at AMHS is a dream come true,” said Madison, who is a […]

Do you have what it takes: Lynnwood Council seeking candidates to fill vacancy

sutton resignation

After the resignation of Shirley Sutton, the Lynnwood City Council is accepting applications from interested community members to fill the vacancy of Position 1 on the council until the certification of the November 2025 election. To be eligible to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council from June 2024 until the November 2025 election is […]

Homage expands FREE Mental Health Services to older adults

Mental Health Services

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—As this month marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, Homage Senior Services is expanding its mental health services across Snohomish County, especially to those who live in more rural areas, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Homage provides mental health services to older adults age 60+ at ten senior and […]

Former city councilman announces run for mayor of Everett

Scott Murphy

EVERETT—Former Everett City Councilmember Scott Murphy announced on Tuesday, May 14, he will run for Mayor of the City of Everett in 2025. “Public safety, homelessness and crime remain huge problems and the city’s finances are a mess,” said Murphy. “It’s time after six years that we change our current trend and restore our city […]

Snohomish County Council approves ordinance to ban sale of fireworks

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to amend the county code (SCC 30.53A.726) prohibiting the sale of fireworks in all “no fireworks areas” where use is currently banned. Ordinance 23-057 would have no impact on the sale of fireworks this July 4th (2024). According to RCW 70.77.250(4), ordinances adopted by counties or cities which […]

Take the survey: What should be the new name for Mukilteo Speedway

Mukilteo Speedway

MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is inviting residents to participate in a public survey on renaming the Mukilteo Speedway (SR 525) from Beverly Park Road to 1st Street in Mukilteo. The survey will run until May 31st, providing an opportunity for the community to voice their opinions on potential new names for the main stretch of […]

Edmonds School Board Director announces resignation effective July

Deborah Kilgore

LYNNWOOD—School Board Director Dr Deborah Kilgore is resigning from the Edmonds School District Board effective July 10, 2024, as she and her family will be moving out of state. Director Kilgore made her announcement during the School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She has served on the School Board for six and half […]

Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses opening in Lynnwood

lynnwood businesses

LYNNWOOD—The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services issued a total of 760 new businesses licenses within the last three months adding everything from new dining options to apparel retail, to landscaping services, to real estate agencies and more. Here’s a look at some of the latest businesses to open in Lynnwood. TK […]

EMS Levy renewal on ballot for Mukilteo voters

Mukilteo EMS Levy

MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo City Council approved a resolution in April asking residents to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) during the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. Assessed property values have dropped so the cost for taxpayers is less than expected. The average homeowner (defined now as $814,000) would pay an additional $15 per […]

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