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John Lovick, Brandy Donaghy, and April Berg win new terms

The latest tally in the 2026 general election shows, to no surprise, that U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene has handily defeated her Republican opponent, Mary Silva, 67% to 33%. DelBene has held the District 2 …
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North Creek Bridge weekend closures

The City of Mill Creek is advising residents, commuters, and regional travelers to prepare for significant traffic impacts during two upcoming weekend closures of the 164th Street SE bridge over …

Snohomish County jail death investigated

At approximately 10:13 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, a 54-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Snohomish County Jail.   According to Sheriff's spokesperson …
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1 dead in shooting just east of Mill Creek

At about 2 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 6100 block of 172 nd Street SE in unincorporated Snohomish. Deputies located two 21-year-old adult males with gunshot …
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Inter-agency bomb squad recovers explosives from residence near Martha Lake

At approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, South County Fire responded to a medical call in the 400 block of Lakeview Road in unincorporated Lynnwood. While handling the medical call, firefighters made …

Deputies investigate fatal shooting at apartment complex in Everett

On Monday, Oct. 26, at approximately 9:11 p.m., South County deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the Luella Apartments, located at 11802 4th Ave. W. in Everett.   Upon arrival, …

Controversial Snohomish County changes on the Nov. 3 ballot

Local governments will decide significant, controversial changes on Nov. 3 that are getting far less attention than contests for state Supreme Court seats and statewide initiatives. Citizen …

Serious-injury collision involving 2 children on an e-scooter in Everett

At about 2:22 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, deputies responded to a serious-injury collision near the 600 block of Center Road in Everett involving two children riding an e-scooter and a vehicle traveling …
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The Snohomish County budget is different, and similar, to your household budget

Most of us know what it's like to sit at the kitchen table and make the numbers work for our expenses and revenue. Over the past year, grocery prices in our area rose 4.5%, and energy costs jumped …

Upholding their oath was destroying them

While reading material to write about Veterans Day, I came across an article by Elizabeth Depompei, “Upholding the Oath,” in the September/October 2026 DAV (Disabled American Veterans) magazine. …

Dare to Be a Daniel

The Biblical Book of Daniel is an interesting read for many reasons, not the least of which is that in the first six chapters God consistently shows His commitment to the covenant He made with …

County budget relies heavily on taxes and fees

As families across Snohomish County continue to face rising costs, local government should be looking for ways to ease the financial burden on taxpayers, not add to it. The County executive’s …
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A special day to show gratitude and thanks

Thanks to Sen. John Lovick, for the last 14 years my wife, Karen, and I have been honored to participate in the yearly October Tulalips Cares Raising of the Hands event.  It’s a …

Cascadia College establishes guaranteed transfer to Western

Students at Cascadia College in Bothell now have a streamlined and guaranteed route to a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University through a new transfer pathway partnership announced last …
"Echos of Youth," Elan Yang, Heatherwood Middle. (Courtesy EPS)

Students honored at Scholastic Art Awards regional ceremony

Everett Public Schools (EPS) has recognized students honored at the 2026 Snohomish County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony, held last month at the Everett Civic Auditorium. …

Penny Creek second graders name Mill Creek dump truck/snowplow

Students in Kirsten Judd’s second-grade class at Penny Creek Elementary are celebrating a big win after their classroom submission was selected as the winning name in a City of Mill Creek contest. …
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Obituaries
Susan Helen von Jentzen: 1946-2026
Sue von Jentzen (née Arnquist; formerly Susan Blumenauer), 80, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, …
Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026
Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …
Catherine Archipley: 1950-2025
Catherine Therese Archipley died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass to be held at St. John’s Mission, 829 3rd St, …
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