YMCA of Snohomish County will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Inspirational Weekend Jan. 12-15. The weekend …

Just last week, we learned that our Puget Sound pod of resident orcas, J Pod, had welcomed a new addition. Baby J60 was seen swimming with his mother (orca watchers have confirmed the new calf is …

Sheriff Susanna Johnson took the oath of office at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Snohomish County Public Utility District Auditorium in Everett. Over 300 people packed the auditorium, with many …

She's the new sheriff in town. If for some reason you haven't heard, then you must have been hunkering down somewhere in the Badlands. For well over 20 years serving on the Snohomish County …

The Office of the Secretary of State received candidate names from the Washington State Democratic Party Tuesday for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Candidate lists are now complete for the …

The Snohomish County Council on Dec. 2 elected its leadership team for 2024. For the second year in a row, Councilmember Jared Mead, representing District 4, was elected as chair. Councilmember Nate …

Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights for Washington residents and harsher penalties for street racing are among the new …

Here's this week's editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

The next time you go shopping for replacement tires, the state of Washington could have greater sway over what's on the rack. That's provided the Legislature agrees to a request from the state …

On Jan. 2, the oaths of office were given to City Councilmembers Vincent Cavaleri (position 5) and Sean Paddock (position 7); both will serve four-year terms. Also, the council voted Brian …

When Ashley Davis was growing up, tragedy struck her family in the small Michigan town where she, her mother and two siblings lived. Her family faced food insecurity and, despite the efforts of a …

Primrose schools across Seattle donated 1,861 canned goods to the Hopelink and Mill Creek Community Food Bank. According to a news release, Primrose caring and giving initiative encourages …

The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a …

The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2024. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or …

One man was injured in an apartment fire early in the morning of Dec. 16 in Mill Creek. The fire was reported just before 2:15 a.m. at the Ardent Apartments in the 1100 block of Mill Creek …

A new clinic dedicated to low-barrier testing, treatment, and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) opened Dec. 1 at the Snohomish County Health Department. The clinic, …

A Lynnwood resident is dead after being struck by a Community Transit bus in unincorporated Snohomish County shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. According to the Washington State Patrol, the …

Nearly 200 volunteers gathered at Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek Saturday, Dec. 16, to provide food to neighbors in need. They bagged, drove, and personally delivered food to over 1,000 people …

South County Fire's Board of Commissioners have sword in three members, including one newly elected commissioner. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November …

The City of Mill Creek will receive $160,000 to "develop a comprehensive safety action plan," according to the office of U.S. Sen.Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, …