Cole Allen manifesto: ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ wanted to kill Trump officials
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a manifesto attributed to Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, he identifies as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” who had a “real opportunity” kill “Administration officials.” Allen remains in federal custody. “What my representatives do reflects on me,” Allen allegedly wrote in a manifesto released by the […]
Rep Cindy Ryu enters race to replace fellow democrat Jesse Salomon
SHORELINE—Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu (D) has entered the Senate race to replace fellow Democrat, and incumbent, Sen. Jesse Salomon to represent the 32nd district. Ryu’s approach to the Senate will be, more-or-less, a continuation of the work that she’s been conducting in the House for the last 15 years in that she welcomes conversation […]
Public invited to Regional Apprenticeship Pathways Showcase, April 30
MARYSVILLE—The Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program invites community members, local leaders, and media to its 2026 Spring Showcase, on Thursday, April 30, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at RAP Center, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St NE in Marysville. The event will feature student-led tours and project presentations that highlight the skills and accomplishments of RAP students […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
Institutional Library Services Wins Outstanding Service Award for Prison, Hospital, and Justice Impacted Youth Programs
OLYMPIA — Institutional Library Services, a program of the Washington State Library, received the Outstanding Service Award for its work with incarcerated and hospitalized adults, and justice impacted youth patrons. The Washington Library Association gives this award to individuals or programs who contribute outstanding work on behalf of libraries. Institutional Library Services has branches in state prisons, hospitals, and one juvenile […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Postema defends Flower World agricultural status as a fight for all farmers
MALTBY—A long-running dispute between Snohomish County and Flower World has escalated over whether the 46-acre nursery and greenhouse operation should be classified as an agricultural enterprise or a retail business, a distinction that could carry major consequences for permitting requirements, taxes and the future of similar farms across the county. It’s the latest county-led challenge […]
Everett Transit and Community Transit resume talks to merge as light rail moves forward
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz announced Wednesday, April 22, the resumption of joint efforts to consolidate Everett Transit and Community Transit into a single, expanded network serving Everett and Snohomish County. In the coming months, the two agencies will draft an interlocal agreement for the City of Everett’s annexation into […]
Female inmate found unresponsive, dies at Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 58-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Snohomish County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The inmate was discovered around 7:25 a.m. during routine checks in the jail’s medical housing unit. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures but attempts to resuscitate her were […]
FBI investigating the deaths, disappearances of scientists tied to nuclear, space programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The FBI is leading an investigation into possible links among at least 10 scientists and researchers connected to sensitive U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs who have died or disappeared since 2023, federal officials confirmed Tuesday. The cases involve personnel from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and […]
Cigarette sparks fire that heavily damages two Lynnwood townhomes
LYNNWOOD — South County firefighters quickly extinguished a rapidly spreading fire that heavily damaged two adjoining townhomes Tuesday and prevented it from reaching neighboring homes. No injuries were reported. Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a cigarette that ignited behind a two-story townhome complex in the 4200 block of 164th St. SW. […]
