Former President James ‘Jimmy’ Carter honored at state funeral
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mourners and dignitaries gathered Thursday morning at Washington National Cathedral to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter. Speakers at Carter’s state funeral, including President Joe Biden and the sons of Carter’s political contemporaries delivering eulogies written by their fathers, described the Georgia native and U.S. Navy veteran as a man committed to civil […]
United Way of Snohomish County Announces New Executive Director
EVERETT—United Way of Snohomish County (UWSC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Brittany Williams as the organization’s new Executive Director. Williams, who has been with UWSC since May 2022, previously served as Deputy Director and succeeds Maya Hemachandra, who served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2023. A Snohomish County resident, […]
Wanna donate for California Fires Relief, here’s how
OLYMPIA—Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees are being asked by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to help those impacted by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset fires in southern California. The Disaster Relief Center (DRC), a special function of the Secretary of State’s Combined Fund Drive (CFD), directs those who are interested in […]
Ferguson lays out $4 billion plan to reduce state spending
OLYMPIA—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced his budget priorities, including a plan to save approximately $4.4 billion to address the more than $12 billion projected Washington state budget shortfall over the next four years. Ferguson will be sworn in as Governor at noon on January 15. “Washingtonians expect us to govern efficiently while upholding our shared values,” […]
Third South County shooting of teen in 10 days
EDMONDS—An 18-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot by a firearm just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, near the Edmonds fishing pier. The victim was walking with his sister when they encountered a group of four to six males just west of Dayton Street and Admiral Way. After a brief verbal exchange, […]
Lynnwood councilmembers to commence filling council vacancy
LYNNWOOD—For a second time in eight months the Lynnwood City Council will commence the process to fill a vacancy on its legislative body, the latest being that of Position 5 after the resignation of Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who was recently elected as District 2 Commissioner for Snohomish County PUD. The city council will discuss […]
