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Lynnwood faces ‘substantial budget shortfall,’ mayor says
The city ended 2024 with a $4.2 million deficit, and financial statements show a $5.2 million gap in…
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Former Everett bar owner sentenced to at least 109 years in prison
Christian Sayre was convicted of 16 felonies relating to sexual abuse. The sentence comes after four trials spanning…
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District 1 candidates talk financial priorities, student needs
Three newcomers — Carson Sanderson, Arun Sharma and Brian Travis — are eyeing the vacant seat on the…
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Position 3 candidates focus on affordability amid city’s growth
City Council Vice President Josh Binda is seeking a second term against challengers Tyler Hall and Bryce Owings.
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Jury convicts Edmonds man in fatal shooting of rideshare driver
After three hours, a 12-person jury convicted Alex Waggoner, 22, of second-degree murder for shooting Abdulkadir Shariif, 31,…
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Lynnwood child, 4, accidentally shoots mother, father arrested
The child retrieved a loaded firearm from his father, who was asleep at the time, South County deputies…
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Position 1 candidates prioritize public safety, differ on tax increases
Derica Escamilla is looking to retain her seat against challengers Dio Boucsieguez and Brandon Kimmel.
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Amid budget crisis, Edmonds City Council candidates talk revenue, affordability
Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
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Judge sentences man, 73, for intending to have sex with ‘teen’ in Everett
The Arizona man sent explicit images to an agent posing as a 13-year-old. Investigators found images of child…
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Edmonds school board approves 2025-26 budget
After facing an estimated $8.5 million shortfall earlier in the year, the board passed a balanced budget Tuesday.
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Edmonds City Council confirms new police chief
Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins will begin in the role Aug. 1. She has more than 23 years of…
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Edmonds votes to place levy lid lift on the ballot
By a vote of 5-2, the council decided to put the $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift…
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One person dead in single-vehicle fatal crash near Stanwood
A 33-year-old male was found dead at the scene Monday evening with his vehicle partially wrapped around a…
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Rick Steves launches $1M match challenge for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
The $26.5 million Lynnwood Neighborhood Center will house several community spaces and partner with local nonprofits.
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Lynnwood fire destroys behavioral health nonprofit building
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The building housed an intensive mental health support program for…
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Edmonds mayor names candidate for next police chief
If the City Council approves Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins’ appointment on Tuesday, she will begin her term as…
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$14.5M property tax levy lid lift moves forward in Edmonds
After a public hearing, the City Council voted 5-2 to place the resolution on next week’s consent agenda…
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Man sentenced for death of Washington State Patrol trooper
Raul Benitez Santana, 34, will serve more than 10 years for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
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Everett police arrest man in connection with fatal shooting
The 18-year-old male was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of murder, drive-by shooting and assault.
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Federal cuts to LGBTQ+ youth hotline to hit Everett center
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, visited the call center Monday to discuss impacts of the cuts, including longer…