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WA governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the league’s commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle. Ferguson had reached out...

High school sports roundup Feb. 4, 2026

Girls Basketball Elimination Game Lynnwood defeated Marysville Getchell 31-29 The Royals kept their season alive with a close win over the Chargers.  Lynnwood will next play at Shorewood against the Stormrays on...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing data the devices collect, passed the Washington state Senate on Wednesday. It was...

Art Beat: Music to unite, Dr. Seuss on stage, Valentine-themed art

February is here with celebrations of love, the Lunar New Year and apparently, the Super Bowl! It’s a reminder to splurge a little, make some noise and dance our...

Income tax debate opens up in WA Legislature

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democrats in the state Legislature are divided over how to use the expected revenue from a newly proposed income tax on higher earners. Lead lawmakers...

PUD seeks local artist for Woods Creek Hydroelectric Mural Project by March 10

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is inviting professional artists to apply for a new public art opportunity: A large-scale mural at the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and Sustainability...

High school sports roundup for Jan. 30-31, 2026

Friday, Jan. 30 Boys Basketball Shorewood defeated Lynnwood 80-43 No details reported Records (league and overall): Shorewood 10-1, 15-5; Lynnwood 1-11, 6-14 Lynnwood's next game: elimination game vs Marysville Getchell; Thursday Feb. 5; 7...

WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version of a Seattle tax on the payrolls of Washington’s largest employers. But it...

Girls on the Run Snohomish County opens registration for spring 2026

Girls on the Run Snohomish County is launching its Spring 2026 season, opening registration for participants in grades 3 through 8 across Snohomish County. The eight-week program will run...

SR 99 tunnel to close in both directions Feb. 6, in Seattle for maintenance

Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, for maintenance. Washington State Department of...

Art Beat Review: The Phoenix Theatre breaks the fourth wall in ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’

Love’s Labour’s Lost is a high-energy, playful production that infuses William Shakespeare’s famously wordy comedy with a contemporary twist. Adapted and directed by Tracy Cahill of The Phoenix Theatre...

Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers are looking for solutions, and Democrats and Republicans each have proposals. They...

Lynnwood fitness entrepreneur announces opening of Sound Sports Performance in Triton Court

Lynnwood’s Sound Sports Performance and Training had finished moving to its new 3,600-square-foot location in November at the ground floor of Triton Court at 19921 68th Ave W. across...

The latest attempt to legalize homegrown marijuana in Washington

After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for homegrown marijuana are growing frustrated, but not giving up. They’re back at the...

WSDOT announces $12.16 million in awards to expand electric vehicle charging across Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded five companies a total of $12.16 million in federal funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to improve charging...

South County Fire Chief Shaughn Maxwell sworn in

South County Fire Chief Shaughn Maxwell was sworn in Tuesday to lead Snohomish County’s largest fire agency. Maxwell took the oath of office during a Change of Command Ceremony, where...

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

  Washington took a major stride Wednesday toward slashing the state’s legal limit for driving drunk. A divided state Senate voted 26-23 to approve legislation to reduce the maximum allowable blood...

Art Beat: Cafe quartet, ‘Debuts’ ballet, book talks, more

Spotlight: ‘Someone Was, Someone Wasn’t’ art exhibition  Exhibition: Friday, Jan. 30 to March 20 Edmonds College Art Gallery, 3rd floor of Lynnwood Hall, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood Gallery hours: Monday through...

City of Lynnwood hosts Small Business Administration for open office hours

The City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services (DBS) Department is hosting a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration for open public office hours. Entrepreneurs and small business...

Lynnwood entrepreneur to speak as panelist at BOBE 2026 in Seattle March 27

Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) will host its 7th Annual Symposium on March 27 at the Seattle Public Library, bringing together small business owners, capital leaders and policymakers for a...