Friday, December 5, 2025
Local News
Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme
Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.
Family of Monroe woman killed in U.S. 2 crash sues WSDOT for $50 million
Director of Everett’s Schack Art Center announces retirement
Human trafficking probe nets arrest of Calif. man, rescue of 17-year-old girl
Everett seeks SnoCo judgment that Flock footage is not public record
Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit
Sports
Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title
The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.
State football championship preview: Experts pick winners
Our trio takes a crack at picking this week’s gridiron games.
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Opinion
Editorial: States right to keep voter rolls for proper purpose
Trump DOJ’s demand for voters’ information is a threat to the integrity of elections.
Life
Adopt A Stream kicks off annual holiday tree fundraiser
Visit the stream center on weekends through Dec. 23 to purchase a potted pine or spruce to support the foundation’s educational programs.
Cirque Musica, 9 to 5, Northwest Perspectives, and more
Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County
Business
Arlington-based travel agency has been in business for 36 years
In the age of instant Internet travel booking, Penny Clark runs a thriving business from her home office in suburban Arlington.
Lynnwood advocate helps small businesses grow
As Business Development Program Manager for the city of Lynnwood, Dhaliwal Gill is an ally of local business owners.
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Elections
Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor
Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve a third term in office.
Northwest
Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA
Over 49,000 incidents remain unsolved since 2022, including murders, rapes and robberies.
Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers
Washington state lawmakers next year hope to rein in law enforcement’s use… Continue reading
WA Dems’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies
Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat
For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply
It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override
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