Pursuit ends in T-Bone Collision, suspect is a 33-y/o with an extensive criminal history
LYNNWOOD—On the evening of July 1, 2025, a police pursuit in Lynnwood, Washington, ended in a collision, resulting in multiple injuries and the arrest of suspect Aaron Lee Hull, 33, of Marysville. This is his third arrest this year and according to court documents reviewed by the Lynnwood Times, Hull has a criminal past going […]
Fatal collision on Beverly Park Road, investigation underway
LYNNWOOD—A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a Jeep occurred late Tuesday night near the 12300 block of Beverly Park Road, in unincorporated Lynnwood resulting in the death of a 46-year-old motorcyclist. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is examining the incident, which took place around 11:14 p.m., Tuesday, July 1. Initial […]
Sound Transit to run extended Link 1 and 2 Line service for July 4
People celebrating Independence Day this year will be able to enjoy the convenience of extended hours of service on Link light rail. The Link 1 Line will run on a Sunday schedule, with service extended until 2 a.m., and the 2 Line will run until midnight. To accommodate people attending the Bellevue Family 4th at […]
Mead and Nehring host Building Bridges Summit at WSU Everett to foster collaboration
EVERETT—Snohomish County Council members Jared Mead and Nate Nehring teamed up with former investigative journalist, now Results Washington Director, Jesse Jones, for their second annual Building Bridges Summit at Washington State University’s Everett campus Thursday, June 26. This year’s theme, “Conversations That Connect Us,” highlighted the impact of civil discourse when grounded in empathy, curiosity, […]
Snohomish County Mourns and Celebrates a Community Trailblazer
EVERETT—Marilyn Jean Quincy, a revered figure in Snohomish County known for her tireless advocacy for Black American heritage and community equality, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Her funeral, held on June 26, 2025, at New Life Everett Church, drew a diverse crowd of mourners, including community leaders, activists, and […]
Western Washington University launches new Multilingual Education Program in Everett
EVERETT—The Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University is launching a new multilingual education program in Snohomish County to address the growing need for educators prepared to work with multilingual students. There are 140,000 multilingual English learners in Washington state, representing 13% of K-12 students. These students speak more than 230 languages, the most […]
Monumental Talks Foundation holds essay contest for high schoolers with generous cash rewards
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Monumental Talks Foundation is holding an essay contest for all Snohomish County high school students with the theme ‘Reflections on 9/11’. Submissions will be open from July 4 through September 5 with generous cash rewards for first, second, and third place winners. The competition is open to grades 9 through 12, and open […]
Washington denies federal request for personal data on recipients of food stamps
(WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD)—Washington state refused to comply with the federal government’s recent request for personal data on residents who receive or apply for food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, early last month, told states it wanted records of all applicants and recipients for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, since 2020. The records include names, […]
A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by Monday, June 30, PICC will close […]
‘Numbers expose the truth,’ challenger Scott Murphy blasts Everett Mayor on handling of homelessness
EVERETT—Scott Murphy, a former Everett City Councilmember challenging incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin in the 2025 mayoral race, has criticized her administration’s handling of homelessness, in an op-ed submitted to the Lynnwood Times, citing a significant increase in unsheltered individuals in Everett. According to the 2025 Snohomish County Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Everett’s unsheltered population has risen […]
