Operation Guardian nets 21 arrests in Snohomish County related to exploitation and sexual abuse of children

EDMONDS — Twenty-one individuals were taken into custody in Snohomish County over the last week during a multi-agency operation dubbed “Operation Guardian,” for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting children, the Washington State Patrol announced in a news release Tuesday. Operation Guardian was spearheaded by the WSP’s Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF), a Washington […]
Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina Now Open at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place, Bringing Fresh Mexican Flavor to Restaurant Row

EVERETT — Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina officially opened its doors, bringing a new flavor of dining along Restaurant Row at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place, with a ribbon-cutting event on June 25, 2026. The family-owned restaurant group has three other locations, Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville Wine Country, and Agave Cocina & […]
Sound Transit celebrates opening of the new Crosslake Connection, connecting Lynnwood to Redmond

SEATTLE — Sound Transit opened the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, completing light rail service across Lake Washington on a floating bridge for the first time anywhere in the world and uniting the Eastside with Seattle and beyond in one interconnected system. The regional Link light rail network now spans 63 miles with 50 stations. “For […]
Bothell’s sky fills with thousands of crows each night, perplexing researchers

BOTHELL—Anyone living in, or passing through, Bothell near sunset has likely witnessed a peculiar sight; tens of thousands of crows holding daily councils, cawing, roosting, and congregating in one area every single night, particularly between the months of October and March. It’s a natural phenomenon that has piqued the interest of wildlife researchers for decades, […]
Lynnwood terminates Flock Safety cameras due to trust and oversight issues

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously on Monday, February 22, to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, scrapping a controversial network of automated license plate recognition cameras that had drawn months of fierce community backlash over privacy invasions and potential misuse for immigration enforcement. The Council’s decision was a swift reversal for a program once […]