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Lynnwood pays $550K fine over air quality violations

Tests found the sewage incinerator had been releasing illegal amounts of pollutants since 2020.

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Patrick Hunstiger, a dispatcher of almost 9 years, takes a call at the Snohomish County 911 dispatch center Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

In new program, nurses help 911 callers who don’t need an ambulance

Nurse Navigation could redirect thousands of 911 calls to less-urgent care in Snohomish County — saving ambulance crews precious time.

Patrick Hunstiger, a dispatcher of almost 9 years, takes a call at the Snohomish County 911 dispatch center Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s Binda to challenge Rep. Larsen for Congress

Josh Binda is challenging 23-year incumbent Rep. Rick Larsen for the seat in the 2nd Congressional District.

Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Two suspects in custody after Lynnwood armed robberies, carjacking

Both attempt to flee before crashing into pole, causing downed power lines to ignite stolen vehicle.

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A screenshot of Northwest Motorsport's website featuring a message announcing the business' closure.

NW Motorsport closes all locations, lays off 142 workers

The used car company operated dealerships in Marysville and Lynnwood, as well as Puyallup, Pasco and Spokane Valley.

A screenshot of Northwest Motorsport's website featuring a message announcing the business' closure.
The 810 McCollum Park Community Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Light rail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sound Transit seeks comment on bus changes ahead of Lynnwood Link

A new route, and changes to three others, could be coming this year for transit riders in Snohomish County.

The 810 McCollum Park Community Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Light rail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
City council member Josh Binda listens and eats a sucker during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Effort to recall Lynnwood’s Josh Binda fails to gain enough support

The petition to recall the Lynnwood City Council member, who has faced several controversies, fell short by over 1,000 signatures.

City council member Josh Binda listens and eats a sucker during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Traffic moves northbound on I-5 through Everett on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Pedestrian hit, killed on I-5 near Lynnwood

Around midnight, state troopers received reports about a woman standing near 44th Avenue West. A driver struck and killed the woman.

Traffic moves northbound on I-5 through Everett on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People walk underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station currently under construction on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

As calendar turns, Lynnwood light rail is no longer ‘next year’

If all goes to plan, commuters will be on the Lynnwood Link by the end of the year, ushering in a new era for the city.

People walk underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station currently under construction on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mukilteo mower Sir Mows-A-Lot. (Submitted photo)

New city workers: Clearapathra in Lynnwood, Sir Mows-A-Lot in Mukilteo

The communities voted on the names of a 10-foot snow plow and a $75,000 robotic mower.

Mukilteo mower Sir Mows-A-Lot. (Submitted photo)
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Lynnwood woman arrested in string of violent Ulta Beauty robberies

The defendant, 26, and another accomplice are suspected of robberies in Washington and Oregon, costing the company over $450,000.

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An almost finished portion of Sound Transit rail lines to the new Mountlake Terrace station on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 Snohomish County cities have highest sales tax rate in state

Sales tax statewide is 6.5%. In Lynnwood, Mukilteo and Mill Creek, it’s 10.6%. So where does that extra revenue go?

An almost finished portion of Sound Transit rail lines to the new Mountlake Terrace station on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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A look back at ‘What’s Up’ in 2023: Robots, Costco, secret crushes

A romance on Rucker heated up without help from The Love Zone — and other tall tales from the past year.

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The book cover of “Breaking Barriers: Unlocking your inner potential to achieve success” by  Lynnwood City Council member Josh Binda. (Photo provided)

Lynnwood’s youngest City Council member publishes self-help book

Josh Binda, elected at age 21, wants to use his experience as a young Black politician to inspire others in “Breaking Barriers.”

The book cover of “Breaking Barriers: Unlocking your inner potential to achieve success” by  Lynnwood City Council member Josh Binda. (Photo provided)
Oshima Sushi in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett, Lynnwood sushi restaurant owner gets prison for tax evasion

Si Yong Kim was convicted in federal court for underreporting earnings by $1.7 million. He must spend 10 months behind bars.

Oshima Sushi in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Community Transit is preparing to shift commuter buses that go to the University of Washington in Seattle to connect with Link light rail in Northgate next year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Pedestrian identified after being hit, killed by bus near Lynnwood

Matthew Raymond, 34, died from blunt force injuries, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office determined.

Community Transit is preparing to shift commuter buses that go to the University of Washington in Seattle to connect with Link light rail in Northgate next year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Former NBA player allegedly admitted to strangling Lynnwood woman

Chance Comanche was taken into custody last week and described for detectives the alleged murder of Marayna Rodgers.

Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
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Transit bus hits and kills man on Highway 99 near Lynnwood

The man was reportedly standing in the street Wednesday morning when the bus hit the man near 156th Street SW.

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Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Police: NBA G League player, girlfriend killed Lynnwood woman

Police arrested Chance Comanche and Sakari Harnden for investigation of murdering Marayna Rodgers, then leaving her remains in the Nevada desert.

Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
A person steps off the light rail at Northgate Station on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$3 per ride: Sound Transit sets new fare for all Link trips

In fall 2024, it will be a flat fee on the Link, no matter the distance. The change comes just as light rail expands to Snohomish County.

A person steps off the light rail at Northgate Station on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)