Rain, rain, and more rain forecasted this week

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory of freezing rain/snow starting 7 p.m., Tuesday, to 4 a.m., Wednesday, January 17. Expect this mixed participation in lowlands of western Skagit County, including Cypress Island, Guemes Island, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and La Conner, Everett and vicinity, including Stanwood, Marysville, and Mountlake Terrace and Admiralty Inlet […]

Judge declines case to remove Trump from Washington state ballot

KITSAP COUNTY—Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Bassett has decline to hear a case Tuesday, January 16, that would consider removing 45th United States President, Donald J Trump, from Washington’s presidential primary ballot this upcoming March, stating Kitsap County was simply the “wrong venue.” The case is still open, however, with the Judge plans to move […]

36-year-old inmate from Lake Stevens found dead in Snohomish County Jail

EVERETT—A 36-year-old man from Lake Stevens was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Snohomish County Jail around 11 a.m. on Monday, January 15. According to the Sheriff’s Office, during a routine check, a corrections deputy discovered the inmate unresponsive inside of his cell. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures. […]

I-2117 to repeal carbon tax scheme certified for November ballot

OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Washington State Legislature on January 16 that signature verification has been completed and certified for Initiative 2117 (I-2117) concerning carbon tax credit trading. If enacted into law, the I-2117 will prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” and repeal provisions of the Washington […]