Celebrating three years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today marks the third year since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was passed—the largest investment in the country’s infrastructure in a generation—which has delivered $9.89 billion in transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state of Washington. Projects in Snohomish County that have benefitted from these dollars include but are not limited to; $25 million to construct […]
Washington Supreme Court Justices elect Debra Stephens as next Chief Justice
OLYMPIA—Justice Debra L Stephens will serve as the 59th chief justice of the Washington Supreme Court, following a vote of her colleagues on the Washington Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 6. Stephens will be sworn into the position in January, succeeding current Chief Justice Steven C. González. Since 1996, the internal vote for the position […]
I-5 protest sheds light on Ethiopian crisis
Political demonstrators near Seattle slowed I-5 traffic November 7 protesting the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A convoy of over 50 vehicles waved Ethiopian flags as they slow-rolled along the right two lanes of the I-5 heading to Olympia. “They did seem quite friendly,” KIRO reporter James Lynch said at the scene. “They […]
Pedersen elected new WA State Senate Majority Leader
TUKWILA—Senator Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) will be the new Senate Majority Leader in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Monday, November 11. Pedersen will take over immediately as Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) prepares to retire after 14 years of service in the Legislature, including six years (2018-2024) as leader of the […]
Gesa Credit Union awards $475,000 to 44 Local Hero Organizations
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Local Heroes Grant Program, which provides funds to organizations supporting local heroes within the community. This year, Gesa awarded more than $475,000 in grants to 44 organizations across the Pacific Northwest, marking its largest donation year yet. The top awarded organizations […]
Easy, low-cost, on-demand travel option from Community Transit to begin in North County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Residents in Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens will soon get to try out Zip Shuttle, Community Transit’s latest pilot project. Zip-branded vehicles will start road-testing early in December with a target launch date set for later in the month. The flexible, on-demand rideshare service allows anyone to book a ride within a specified zone […]
