Lynnanne Nguyen

6 days ago | komonews.com | Lynnanne Nguyen

New video shows extent of damage to Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad train trestleThe fire, which happened the night of April 30, led to the collapse of a vital train trestle nearly 24 hours after the fire started, derailing major plans to expand service on the railroad. "We were hoping to have it done sort of within the next 18 months, so this is a huge setback," Bethan Maher, Executive Director of the Western Forest Industries Museum, said.

1 week ago | komonews.com | Lynnanne Nguyen

Shannon Braddock steps in as King County executive, tackles sanctuary city challengesKING COUNTY, Wash. — It's a new era in King County as new county executive Shannon Braddock steps into the role. Braddock has been with the county for 15 years and, most recently, served as the deputy executive.

1 week ago | komonews.com | Lynnanne Nguyen

13-year-old boy fatally injured by cable while riding e-bike in EverettEVERETT, Wash. — A 13-year-old boy, identified by family friends as Emiliano "Emmy" Munoz, tragically died after riding his e-bike into a cable in an Everett neighborhood. The incident happened near the 8800 block of 5th Avenue on Friday around 4:30 p.m. when Munoz struck the cable, which hit him in the neck and damaged his vocal cords.

1 week ago | komonews.com | Lynnanne Nguyen

Port of Everett braces for significant trade reductions amid ongoing tariff impactsEVERETT, Wash. — Local ports are already feeling the impacts from tariffs under the Trump administration, with those working at the Port of Everett reporting slowdowns during a typically busy time. With all the uncertainty in the market right now, port officials say they’re already seeing ships taken out of service, and they are bracing for significant trade reductions.

2 weeks ago | komonews.com | Lynnanne Nguyen

Pierce County Council to vote on resolution addressing immigration enforcementTACOMA, Wash. — The Pierce County Council is poised to vote on a resolution that addresses the county's approach to federal immigration enforcement. The proposed resolution states that county resources should not be used to support any federal surveillance or registration programs. The resolution directs county employees to adhere to state laws, specifically the "Keep Washington Working" Act passed in 2019.