Local Chinese seniors named Homage table tennis tournament champions
After four weeks of match-ups, eight Snohomish County Chinese seniors are taking home titles and trophies earned at the Chinese Seniors Group Table Tennis Tournament recently held at Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. Each Tuesday from March 21 through April 11, 2023, 16 Chinese […]
A violent 48-hours in South County leaves one dead
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 22, 2023—Within 40 hours after Edmonds Police Officers were investigating a fatal stabbing in the WinCo Foods parking lot on Wednesday evening, they were responding to an incident involving a female shooting victim taken into Swedish Edmonds Hospital. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning, a female arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot […]
Lt. Mike Martin selected to serve as Snohomish Police Chief
SNOHOMISH, Wash., April 22, 2023—The City of Snohomish is pleased to announce that Lt. Mike Martin has been selected as the new Snohomish Chief of Police. Pending City Council approval, Lt. Martin would replace Chief Rob Palmer who will be retiring in June after almost 35 years of service. The City of Snohomish contracts with […]
Inslee and Ferguson respond to Supreme Court abortion pill decision
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 21, 2023—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the FDA and other defendants, to halt a lower-court’s ruling that suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill, mifepristone. “The April 7, 2023, order of the United States District […]
Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle charging network
Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network to thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the United States by 2030 in an announcement released earlier this month. “We see our commitment today as a natural extension of our work to help customers and members live better, easier and more sustainable lives,” […]
Fogo de Chão brings a slice of Brazil to Lynnwood’s Village at Alderwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 21, 2023—Brazilian dining experience Fogo de Chão opened their second Washington location on Friday, April 21, at the Village at Alderwood in Lynnwood, offering the latest high-end dining experience for residents and visitors. “We are really excited to have Fogo de Chão as part of the Alderwood family,” Jerry Irwin, Senior General […]
Governor signs bill removing barriers to Medal of Valor recipients
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 21, 2023—Freshman Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) had his first bill signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday, April 20, that makes it easier to honor Washington State Medal of Valor recipients who put their lives on the line to save another. “Removing the barriers to when the award can be […]
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians donates almost $400,000 to first responders
ARLINGTON, Wash., April 20, 2023—The Stillaguamish Tribe announced two donations today totaling $396,700 to local emergency service first responders. The largest donation, of $200,000 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District #21 who provide fire protection services for Arlington and Darrington. A second donation of $196,700 was given to the Snohomish County Fire District […]
Everett man with outstanding warrant led chase on Mukilteo Speedway
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 20, 2023—Mukilteo Police Officers arrest two individuals this morning after what started as a probable cause stop led to a brief vehicular pursuit on Mukilteo Speedway, ending about a mile away at the Chevron gas station. Armani Bijan Smith, 28 of Everett, was pulled over around 10 a.m. in an initial probable […]
New discovery at Cascadia Subduction Zone threatens to unleash 9.0 earthquake
NEWPORT, OR., April 20, 2023—Researchers at the University of Washington discovered a unique underwater spring, approximately 50 miles off the coast of Oregon, that is leaking a warm, chemically distinct, liquid from the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault. Researchers theorize this liquid acts as a sort of “tectonic lubricant” that could pose catastrophic consequences to the […]
