Filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature, up $151

OLYMPIA—For the first time in more than a century of voter-submitted ballot proposals, the filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature has moved from $5 to an inflation-indexed amount, currently set at $156 (a 3,020% increase). Similar adjustments to the filing fees for referenda and Initiatives to the People will take effect in January, the […]

Sno-Isle Libraries announces Executive Director’s retirement

SNOHOMISH and ISLAND COUNTIES—Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson announced her intent to retire in July. After over five years of dedicated service, Lois Langer Thompson leaves behind a legacy of transformative change through her commitment to equity and dedication to creating inspiring, welcoming spaces. “Lois exemplifies dedication and passion to shape our libraries […]

WSP Trooper Christopher Gadd memorial service, procession details

EVERETT—The procession and memorial services for fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927 have been finalized, with the events taking place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Everett, Wash. Trooper Gadd will be afforded full formal law enforcement honors, with the public ceremony being viewable by local news stations and on the […]

Northwest Orchid Society Indoor Plant Festival a huge success

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 6, 2024—The Lynnwood Event Center held its first-ever Northwest Orchid Society Indoor Plant Festival March 2 through March 3, featuring an array of plant displays and an awesome lineup of vendors. At Seattle-based Northwest Orchid Society people from all over the region are united under a single hobby – a shared interest […]