Gov Bob Ferguson signs historic bill officially recognizing Eid holidays

TACOMA—Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law a bill officially recognizing Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, making Washington the first state to do so. Ferguson signed the historic legislation surrounded by a standing-room-only crowd at the Islamic Center of Tacoma. Senate Bill 5106, sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma), adds […]

Former judicial candidate sues opponent and Snohomish County Indivisible for defamation

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Former Snohomish County Superior Court Judicial Candidate Mary Anderson is suing Snohomish County Indivisible and former opponent Judge Patrick Moriarty alleging defamation, false light, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and injunctive relief. Anderson also filed the suit to highlight how a blanket affidavit of prejudice can lead to false claims that a judge is […]

Snohomish unveils new Health on Wheels van to meet public health demands where they are

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Health Department unveiled its new, state-of-the-art, ‘Health on Wheels’ van today just in time for National Public Health Week which spans from April 7 through 13. The Health on Wheels van is a mobile public health unit designed to bring essential services directly to residents across Snohomish County, expanding the reach of […]