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State ferries to honor veterans with flags, whistle salute on Nov. 11

Washington State Ferries will pause briefly Monday to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all ferries underway will sound their whistles …
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Teenager in critical condition after being stabbed

A 17-year-old male was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed. At about 3:13 p.m. Monday, South County deputies and Lynnwood Police …
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Full information on Mill Creek's Veterans Day ceremonies

Mill Creek's annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, honoring all who have served in our United States military. The day's events will begin at 9 a.m. with …

Election 2025: Incumbents sweep in Mill Creek

The 2025 general election has been good for Mill Creek City Councilmembers. Incumbents John Steckler (Position 1) and Stephanie Vignal (Position 2) ran unopposed. Incumbent Connie Allison …
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County woman hospitalized amid listeria outbreak

Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial …

How you can help those who depend on SNAP benefits

The following is from the Snohomish County Health Department. It has been slightly edited. The ongoing federal shutdown is impacting thousands of Snohomish County residents who rely on federally funded …

Community Transit expands safety and security measures

Community Transit is expanding its safety and security efforts with updated rules of conduct and a stronger on-the-ground security presence to ensure safer rides for both customers and employees. …

Open enrollment beginning
 for ACA Marketplace plans

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans begins  Nov. 1 for Washingtonians who do not get their health insurance through an employer, spouse, or government program. For …
Weekly Editorial Cartoon

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller

Opinion

Homelessness partnership showing promise

Editor’s note: This is one of occasional columns from Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring. Homelessness affects every community, from large urban metros to small rural towns and …
Tulalip Tribes' annual Raising of the Hands event.(Photo courtesy Chuck Wright)

Tulalip Raising of the Hands: A time to say thank you

Especially during this time of the year, it’s a special time to just say, “Thank you. We are truly grateful for what you have done and what you are still doing.” Graciously on …

Editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller

For Veterans Day: Semper Supra – always above

To safeguard our nation with unwavering diligence, we have the Marines, the Army, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and the Air Force. And our newest and our smallest branch, we now have over 9,700 Space …

The government shutdown

I don’t know about you, but our government has now been shut down for about three weeks. Have you noticed anything? I certainly haven’t. Let’s start with a little economic …
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Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center announces Students of the Quarter

Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center recognizes the following students as recipients of the Winter 2024-25 Students of the Quarter Award. Program teachers selected students based upon employability …

Cascadia College celebrates 25 years

Elected officials, community leaders, alumni, board members, and employees gathered last week at Cascadia’s Bothell campus to celebrate the college’s 25th anniversary. The event was …

Students encouraged to apply for Cascade Warbirds scholarship

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot …
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Obituaries

John L. Chittim III: 1949-2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce John Lewis Chittim III passed away peacefully in July 2025 in Lynnwood at the age of 76. John was born in 1949 to parents John and Jeanette in Seattle. He was …

Carol Jean Coulter: 1952-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Stanway Coulter, a beloved resident of Mukilteo, WA, who left us after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, at the age of 72. …
Police and Fire

Fire damages playground at Everett’s Wiggums Hollow Park

Firefighters extinguished a blaze Monday morning on the east side of the Mukilteo School District that severely damaged playground equipment at Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., according to the …

Spray a water hose: South County Fire has open house

The public is invited to help South County Fire celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a fire station open house 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Martha Lake Fire Station 21, 16819 13th Ave. W, …
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