Tragedy at RedWest Music Festival in Utah claims the life of 23-year-old Lynnwood resident

Lynnwood resident, Ava Ahlander, tragically passed on Monday after she was struck by a scaffolding plank while in Utah. The 23-year-old was in Salt Lake City attending the RedWest Music Festival with friends when the accident occurred on Saturday, October 11. Due to high winds, a 2”x12” board from a construction site near the venue […]
Lynnwood Council greenlights a new $600 million vision for the Lynnwood Event Center

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council on Monday, October 13, greenlit a series of pivotal motions spearheaded by Councilman David Parshall propelling the Lynnwood Public Facilities District’s (LPFD) ambitious $600 million Master Phasing Plan forward. The Council also approved changes to the Lynnwood Municipal Code. Councilman Patrick Decker did not attend Monday’s council meeting. “The Development Agreement […]
South County Fire Public Hearing Notice: 2026 Budget and Benefit Charge

EVERETT—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 21 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2026. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Community members can attend in person or remotely using Zoom to learn […]
Why I Support Joe Marine for Mukilteo Mayor

Stoicism: courage, temperance, justice, wisdom. Not just ideas—these are values. And Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine lives them, every day he serves the city. When the city’s finances were in chaos—when we couldn’t pass an audit, the finance director walked away, and no clear plan was in place—Joe stepped up. Under his leadership, we didn’t just […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District will be front and center at the upcoming Council meeting

LYNNWOOD—Voting related to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) will be front and center at the upcoming Monday, October 13, City Council Meeting. The Council will vote on whether to approve a LPFD Master Plan and Development Agreement, a $15 million loan backing for the LPFD, and the construction of roads around the LPFD. To […]
Endorsement for James Sterba – A Common-Sense Candidate for Mukilteo City Council

Mukilteo needs City Council members who bring practical, common-sense solutions to the table — and that’s exactly what James Sterba offers. With decades of real-world leadership experience, James is no stranger to making tough decisions, managing large teams, and ensuring both operational and fiscal accountability. Though new to politics, James is far from inexperienced. With […]
Campaign Update: Regional Leaders Endorse Cassie Franklin for Everett’s Future

EVERETT—As Everett moves toward an important election, leaders across the region are standing firmly behind Mayor Cassie Franklin and her proven, forward-thinking leadership. Fourteen current mayors and three former mayors have endorsed Franklin’s re-election, a strong show of confidence from peers who understand firsthand the challenges and responsibilities of leading a city. “City and County Councilmembers make rules […]
FBI document reveals spying on US Senate Republicans

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 6, 2025, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a declassified FBI document dated September 27, 2023, showing that FBI agents conducted a preliminary “analysis” of cellphone toll records for a total of nine Republican lawmakers, including himself, in connection with an inquiry into potential efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. “I […]
New Flock Safety cameras delivering immediate results for Mill Creek

MILL CREEK—Just one week after the installation of Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras, the Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) is already seeing powerful results. The system has generated multiple hits on stolen vehicles, resulting in the recovery of one stolen car and a stolen license plate — all within days of going live. “We […]
Cascade Symphony begins its 64th season Oct 27

EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 64th season on Monday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m., performing music by Mendelssohn, Grieg, Goldmark, Liadov, and Kabalevsky for its Opening Night and Piano Celebration concert at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. Michael Miropolsky, in his 24th season as Cascade Symphony’s Music Director, says […]