The Snohomish County Superior Court and partners held a celebration on Friday, November 21, recognizing National Adoption Day ...

The 2025-2026 Biennial Budget forecasted a 5% growth in sales tax revenue based on historical data. However, the actual growth was closer to 2%, creating a projected revenue gap of $5.2 million. A ...

EVERETT — As many Washington state police departments modify or completely deactivate their Flock camera system, the Everett ...

In a 2-1 vote during a special meeting Monday, Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes. The tax is expected to raise nearly $2 million a year, but ...

Washington County Sheriff Johnny Barnes announced today that he is retiring on January 1st. Barnes has been sheriff for the past 11 years and has nearly 45 years of state and local law enforcement ...

Washington County Sheriff Johnny Barnes has announced his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2026.In a heartfelt letter, Barnes ...

Community members, health officials, and elected officials gathered for a World AIDS Day event in Snohomish County ...

Entering on the heels of two contentious sheriffs, Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert — on the job since July — said he spent much of his first four months working to bring the sheriff's office back ...

News and notes from around the community — including people, pets and government meetings ...