Gov Ferguson announces ferry service expansions, including a new hybrid-electric boat
SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, joined by Chair of Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Representative Greg Nance (D-Kitsap), and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, announced new service expansions to the Washington State Ferry system Thursday, June 13, including a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route beginning this weekend. “We are a ferry dependent community. And for […]
When the community leads, the arts thrive: Save the Arts in the Edmonds School District!
LYNNWOOD—Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of being permanently eliminated, impacting hundreds of students and jeopardizing the future of award-winning programs that have long brought pride to our schools and community. In response, […]
Dio Boucsieguez, Lynnwood CC candidate, wants to build Lynnwood’s arts and culture while keeping it affordable
LYNNWOOD—Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez, candidate for Lynnwood City Council Position 1, is committed to not being a rubber stamp for any new tax increases. His priorities are budget and growth management, trust and transparency, public safety, and fostering an arts and entertainment culture for the city. Boucsieguez felt compelled to run for Lynnwood City Council because […]
Snohomish County Recovery Court celebrates its 1,000th graduate
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court celebrated its 1,000th graduate from its Adult Recovery Court Thursday, June 13. “That’s hundreds of lives changed, potentially hundreds of lives saved,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “I am proud and grateful for the work the Adult Recovery Court does, and of the many graduates who have put in […]
Bothell Islamic Center receives bomb threat in alleged hate crime
BOTHELL—The Islamic Center of Bothell received an anonymous website contact form submission titled “Blow up the mosque” on Sunday, June 8, which threatened and specifically detailed how they would attack the local religious center. Both local law enforcement and the FBI have been contacted, and it is now being investigated as a possible hate crime. […]
Lynnwood Hosts 3rd Juneteenth Freedom Festival: A Celebration of History, Equity, and Community
LYNNWOOD–In partnership with Project Girl Mentoring, Edmonds School District, and the City of Lynnwood, invites the community to gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM at the Cedar Valley Community School. This powerful community celebration honors Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending […]
Superior Court Judge sides with Lake Stevens Sewer District in lawsuit against the City
LAKE STEVENS—A Snohomish County Superior Court Judge sided with the Lake Stevens Sewer District on Tuesday, June 10, in a lawsuit between the district and the City of Lake Stevens regarding disagreements on when the two entities would merge. The city and the Sewer District have been involved in a less-than-amicable merger process for […]
Edmonds Police investigate anti-Muslim bias at City Park
EDMONDS—On June 10, 2025, Edmonds Police responded to a disturbance at City Park involving an intoxicated man who made racially charged comments toward two women in Islamic attire. The situation escalated, but no arrest was made per the victims’ wishes. “As mayor of Edmonds, I want to be clear that acts of hate or intolerance […]
Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2026 community grants
LYNNWOOD–The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 2 through July 11, 2025 from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that align with one of Verdant’s two priority areas: Approximately $6 million is available this funding cycle. Awards will be announced in late September 2025, […]
SMART concludes police use-of-force investigation that resulted in death of driver
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) concluded its investigation into a police use-of-force incident that occurred last September, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old wanted for a felony assault case. On September 15, 2024, around 2:45 p.m., Officers working with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting multiple […]
