Cantwell and Spokane Police Chief testify on Washington drug trafficking
WASHINGTON—The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing titled Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A view from the Front Lines on Wednesday, February 26, where ranking member Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), joined by Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall, testified on the impacts of fentanyl in Washington State and the need to improve drug […]
A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]
15-y/o and 13-y/o arrested in shooting incident near Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—First reported by KOMO News, on Tuesday, February 25, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the groin near Alderwood Mall then later attempted to escape custody at the hospital. A second teen, a 13-year-old boy accompanying the 15-year-old, was also arrested. Lynnwood Police rushed to the JR Furniture where they discovered a 15-year-old boy […]
Law enforcement agencies across Snohomish County took the Polar Plunge
LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 […]
Public’s Help Needed in Active Animal Cruelty Investigation
EVERETT—Snohomish County Animal Services is leading an investigation into an animal cruelty and abandonment incident which took place under the US Highway 2 Trestle going westbound near 51st Ave SE and Home Acres Road. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Friday, February 21, Snohomish County Animal Control Officers responded to a 911 call regarding four newborn […]
Washington among states Apple is investing $500 billion in for new US manufacturing and innovation venture
CUPERTINO, CALIF.—California-based tech behemoth Apple, announced on February 24 that it will be investing $500 billion in United States manufacturing and innovation over the next four years. This venture will be the tech company’s largest ever spend commitment. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing […]
Crash into tree near Marysville claims life of Snohomish man, third fatal collision in two days
MARYSVILLE—A 48-year-old Snohomish man, Kyle Williams, is dead after striking a tree near Marysville on Monday morning with his vehicle. According to the Washington State Patrol the driver was traveling northbound on Interstate 5, at milepost 201 (between 88th street and 116th street) near Marysville just before 6 a.m. Monday morning, February 24, when he […]
Join Edmonds Schools Foundation for A Recipe for Success Annual Breakfast!
The Foundation for Edmonds School District will be hosting its annual breakfast fundraiser A Recipe for Success! on February 28, with a 2025 goal of $330,000. As families continue to be impacted by unemployment, homelessness, and rising costs due to inflation, funds raised by the event will be used to provide a wide range of programs and wrap […]
Falling student performance fuels school funding debate
Holly Koon struggles every day in her 9th-grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer classroom helpers all get in the way of student learning, she said. “All students can absolutely learn, and they can learn to standard,” she said. “I […]
Stop the ‘initiative killer’ on Feb 24
The current Secretary of State Steve Hobbs (Democrat) and former Secretary of State Sam Reed (Republican) BOTH oppose SB 5382 and say it would not be good for Washington—kill this “initiative killer” bill! Washington’s initiative process is a vital tool for direct democracy, ensuring that the people have a voice in shaping the state’s laws. […]
