Three killed in hate crime shooting at San Diego Mosque
SAN DIEGO — Three adult men, including a security guard, were fatally shot outside the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, May 19, in what local authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two teenage suspects were found dead nearby from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. “Hate has no home in San Diego,” San […]
Theodore ‘Theo’ Angelis sworn in as newest Washington Supreme Court justice
OLYMPIA— Theodore “Theo” Angelis was sworn in Monday, May 18, at the Temple of Justice on the Capitol Campus, as the newest justice on the Washington Supreme Court, becoming the second justice appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson to serve on the state’s highest court. Governor Ferguson appointed Angelis in April to complete the term of […]
Letter-to-Editor: Don’t Let Snohomish County Subvert the Will of Rural Residents on Cannabis Buffer Zones
Well, a new tactic is being tried to subvert the will of the people I thought you should know about that affects the whole Rural Area of Snohomish not just our little town of Clearview. For years, the citizens of Clearview have fought to limit the number of cannabis stores in our area. At one […]
China to buy 200 Boeing jets, $17 Billion in US farm goods as Trump and Xi strike new trade deal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached agreements establishing new U.S.-China trade and investment institutions and securing major Chinese purchases of American aircraft, farm goods and beef during Trump’s visit to China last week — the first by a U.S. president since 2017. Trump and Xi agreed to build a “constructive […]
Starbucks to Lay Off 252 Employees at Seattle Support Center
SEATTLE—Starbucks will lay off 252 employees at its Seattle Support Center and remote employees from across the country as part of a broader restructuring that includes shifting some corporate operations to a new Southeast office in Nashville, Tenn., according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Employment Security Department. The notice dated […]
From CPR to overdose recovery, South County Fire focuses on saving lives
More than 85 times each day, on average, firefighters in southwest Snohomish County respond to someone’s call for emergency medical help. Those calls can range from cardiac arrest to falls or injuries. “Most of our calls – more than 80% – are medical emergencies,” said Joe Hughes, South County Fire’s Assistant Chief of EMS, Health […]
FenCon Expo brings comics, collectibles to Lynnwood this Sunday
LYNNWOOD — Collectors hunting for comics, toys, original art, Funko figures, trading cards, stamps, coins and more will find it all under one roof Sunday, May 17, at the FenCon Expo at the Lynnwood Event Center. The one-day show, which organizers describe as an old-school convention experience, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
Hobbs leads trade mission to Japan to strengthen multibillion-dollar aerospace ties
OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading a trade mission to Japan starting Saturday to strengthen business ties and build new connections between the state and one of its top trading partners. The trip to Tokyo runs May 16-27. Japan is the largest foreign investor in the United States, and the bilateral […]
Marysville Family YMCA Expands 3rd Grade Splash Program with $20K Kendall Subaru Partnership
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Subaru of Marysville, has expanded its 3rd Grade Splash Program, advancing a shared commitment to safety, confidence, and equitable access to swim lessons for local youth. Now in its third year, the program continues to grow through a renewed $20,000 investment from Kendall Subaru of Marysville. Through continued investment and community partnership, […]
City of Mukilteo Seeking Applications for Civil Service Commission
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies for the unexpired terms on the Civil Service Commission. “The Civil Service Commission plays a vital role in ensuring fairness, integrity, and professionalism in the hiring and personnel processes for Mukilteo’s Police and Fire departments,” said Mayor Joe Marine. “We encourage community members who […]
