Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives

Published   Jan 03, 2025 07:06PM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Opening Day of 119th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as House Speaker with a vote of 218. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) received 215. Republicans Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Keith Self (TX-3) switched their votes prior to the vote being called to give Johnson the 218 votes […] ... Read more

Tragedy strikes US 2 in New Year’s Eve fatal traffic colli

SNOHOMISH—Two women were fatally killed in an early morning traffic collision that took place at approximately 6:30 a.m., New Year’s Eve, on US 2 between SR 9 (MP 6) and 88th Street in Snohomish according to WSP Trooper Kelsey Harding. There ... Read more

Lynnwood Police release footage of New Year’s Eve shooting

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department is asking for your help to identify two suspects in the New Year’s Eve shooting near the 19700 block of 68th Ave West that killed a 14-year-old boy and injured another juvenile.  If you live in the vicinit ... Read more

Publisher of Everett Daily Herald says goodbye, named new CE

EVERETT—Senior Vice President & Group Publisher at Carpenter Media Group (formerly Black Press), and publisher of the Everett Daily Herald, Josh O’Connor, has been named CEO of Wick Communications—an Arizona-based family-owned media com ... Read more

Prepare to file in 2025: Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips

Published   Dec 30, 2024 11:14PM
WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns. The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available. The IRS encourages taxpayers […] ... Read more

Snohomish County law enforcement agencies awarded $500,000 b

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office along with the cities of Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville were recently awarded Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “The Byrne JAG ... Read more

Mukilteo PD among 12 agencies awarded funds by AG’s Office

SEATTLE—The Mukilteo Police Department is among 12 local law enforcement agencies across Washington state receiving monies for gun violence prevention efforts. Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on December 12 that his office will be awarding ... Read more

Center lane closure on 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood

LYNNWOOD—Starting Monday, January 6, Sound Transit will continue median landscaping work on 44th Avenue West. This work will require crews to close the center lane on southbound 44th Avenue West, north of 200th Street SW. The left-turn lane will b ... Read more