Larsen meets with Edmonds College to discuss the impact of Trump’s spending bill
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-D02) met with the Edmonds College leadership team earlier this month to hear how President Donald J Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” or what Larsen calls the “Big Ugly Law,” will impact student loan repayment plans. The President’s spending bill, which was signed into law on July 4, cancels certain student loan repayment […]
Here is where Mill Creek spent its $6 million in ARPA funds
MILL CREEK—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Lynnwood, received funds through […]
State Senator John Braun announces congressional run
CHEHALIS—Republican State Senator John Braun, 58, Centralia, announces his candidacy for Congress in Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. A U.S. Navy veteran and president of Braun Northwest, a family-owned manufacturer of emergency vehicles that provides 350 jobs in the region, Braun brings decades of leadership experience in business, the military, and public service. “Whether in […]
CIU Detectives Investigate Fatal UTV Crash in Sultan
SULTAN—On Sunday, August 10 at 10:15 p.m., Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a fatal single-occupant UTV rollover near Index-Galena Road and NF Road 6310. The UTV was eastbound from Index at a high rate of speed when the 46-year-old male driver lost control while going over a hillcrest with a curve. The UTV […]
Free, trauma-informed youth hotline releases report on its first year
SEATTLE—In the first year since launching, 161 youth (aged 0-25) and concerned individuals in 20 counties across Washington contacted HearMeWA – the free, trauma-informed youth hotline. HearMeWA is a text and phone hotline available 24 hours a day in multiple languages and that fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act’s visual and hearing guidelines. […]
Councilmember Vago awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership
MUKILTEO — Mukilteo Councilmember Donna Vago earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas: “Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” said AWC CEO Deanna Dawson. “Through our […]
The new USX-1 Defiant: Puget Sound is leading autonomous naval readiness
EVERETT—The USX-1 Defiant was christened at Everett Ship Repair on Monday, August 11, marking a key ceremonial milestone for unmanned surface vessel developed under DARPA’s No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program, that aims to redefine naval operations through fully autonomous, crewless platforms that enhance efficiency and increase lethality in contested environments. “In the name of […]
Lynnwood Bloodworks is in dire need of donors, amid ‘100 Deadliest Days’
LYNNWOOD—At Bloodworks Northwest, just 15-minutes of one’s time, and a pint of donated blood, can have the impact of saving several lives. But throughout the summer the Pacific Northwest-based blood bank is seeing a tremendous drop in donation participation amid a higher demand for blood for medical services. Though blood donations are in, what’s called, […]
Mariner Fest 2025: A hunger for connection, a celebration of resources
MARINER—Mariner High School in South Everett was abuzz with the energy of the 4th annual Mariner Fest, a vibrant community gathering that drew hundreds of families to celebrate connection, culture, and opportunity. From face painting to job training, Mariner Fest showcased the heart of this so often overlooked District of South Everett. “There’s a hunger […]
Council to consider establishing Youth Council and a $235,000 increase in legal services
LYNNWOOD—The council will consider an ordinance to establish a Youth Council and discuss a 25% increase to Public Defender Service costs in a mid-budget cycle adjustment at its upcoming Business meeting on August 11, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Establishing a Youth Council within the City of Lynnwood Council Members are to review a […]
