Heat Advisory in effect from July 5 until July 8
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Puget Sound from 12 p.m. Friday, July 5, through 10 p.m. Monday, July 8. Residents are to expect hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s expected posing a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. Below is the daily forecast from […]
Response from Mayor Frizzell on fatal Alderwood Mall shooting
Yesterday, our community experienced a horrible tragedy when a shooting incident unfolded at the Alderwood Mall during a busy and sunny evening. Sadly, an innocent bystander, Jayda Woods-Johnson was struck and killed. My heart breaks for the family of this young lady killed by a senseless act of violence. I grieve for her family as they attempt to […]
Over 430,000 signatures submitted for initiative against banning natural gas
THURSTON COUNTY—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, and the Washington Housing Association celebrated submitting 431,063 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday, July 2, to qualify placing Initiative 2066 (I-2066) – to protect natural gas as an energy choice and prevent gas bans – on the upcoming November ballot. By […]
PAWS to waive adoption fees for adult dogs July 5-7
LYNNWOOD—From Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7, PAWS will waive all adoption fees for available adult dogs, age 6 months and older. Prospective adopters are invited to visit the PAWS shelter in Lynnwood to meet the available dogs and find their new furry friend. PAWS will be open to the public on Friday from […]
Granite Falls woman shoots partner in domestic dispute
GRANITE FALLS—A 43-year-old Granite Falls man is expected to survive a bullet to the chest after allegedly being shot by his 46-year-old female partner during an argument. Around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to the 35000 block of the Mountain Loop HWY for a report of a […]
Lynnwood men arrested in three-week drive-by-shooting spree
EDMONDS—Edmonds Police have arrested two adults and are seeking a third after a three-week spree of incidents including a drive-by-shooting along Olympic View Drive. On June 27, those subjects were booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Drive-by Shooting while detectives continued their investigation into others who may be involved. Arrested were a 37-year-old male […]
Lake Stevens mayor elected to Association of Washington Cities board
OLYMPIA—Mayor Brett Gailey of Lake Stevens has been elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors. The election was conducted by city leaders from across the state at the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, held from June 18-21, 2024. Gailey will represent the 19 cities and towns in Snohomish County. “I’m […]
US Supreme Court strikes down federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday, June 28, the United States Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, a 1984 ruling which set the precedent of when courts should defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of statues—also known as the Chevron deference. “Judges are not experts in the field and are not part of either […]
Lynnwood City Center Station campus earns LEED Gold certification
LYNNWOOD—Just two months ahead of the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension on August 30, Lynnwood City Center Station has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification is for the entire station campus, including the station, parking garage and public plaza areas. LEED certification […]
Calling all Snohomish County businesses for Foreign Trade Zone roundtable
Calling all Snohomish County businesses! The Port of Everett, in partnership with Economic Alliance Snohomish County, is hosting a Foreign Trade Zone 101 roundtable for area businesses on July 16. This crash course will go over what a Foreign Trade Zone is, how to access this tool and why incorporating it could benefit your business […]
