Rep Sam Low’s agritourism bill protecting family farms signed into law

In a victory for Washington’s family farms, Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House Bill 1261 into law—a bipartisan effort led by Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) to protect farmers who engage in agritourism from losing their open space tax classification. The new law ensures that activities such as weddings, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and farm […]
Boeing Q1 Results: ‘737 production gradually’

ARLINGTON, Va.—The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $19.5 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.49) (Table 1). The company reported operating cash flow of ($1.6) billion and free cash flow of ($2.3) billion (non-GAAP). Results primarily reflect improved operational performance and commercial delivery volume. Results also reflect only […]
Lynnwood to consider allowing retail cannabis sales in the city

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council heard from Planning Commission staff regarding allowing retail cannabis sales within the city limits, at a Work Session Monday, April 21. As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) allocated to the city by the state. All four of these licenses, […]
Nate’s Corner: Snohomish County’s Cold Weather Shelter program

As temperatures warm and spring can be seen all around us, it is important to remember the hardship many faced during the cold winter months and the volunteers who stepped up during those difficult times. Snohomish County’s network of Cold Weather Shelters led the way with many acts of selfless service which gave hope and […]
East County Parks and Recreation District Announces Vacancy on Board of Commissioners

MONROE—The East County Parks and Recreation District (ECPRD) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for local community members to become actively involved in shaping the future of parks and recreation in the Monroe area. A vacancy has opened on the Board of Commissioners, and applications are now being accepted from interested candidates. Serving on […]
Kicking Gas Campaign—May 21 Deadline to sign up to get up to $10,000 subsidies for heat pumps

LANGLEY—Washington’s Kicking Gas campaign has announced a May 21 deadline to get in on up to $10,000 in subsidies for home electrification appliances in Island and Snohomish counties only. There are seven more chances to attend a required information session (four online, one in Darrington and another in Marysville). Interested households can sign up for […]
PUD Open House on May 7 for Everett to Delta Transmission Line

EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD invites community members to attend one of two open houses on May 7, 2025, at PUD Headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, Washington to learn about the plan for constructing the new Everett to Delta Transmission Line. Open houses will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
Hands Off anti-Trump protesters return to Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thousands of protesters congregated throughout the county Saturday, April 19, in protest of the Trump administration and the leader of DOGE, Elon Musk. On Broadway, from the 41st Street Overpass to Marine Drive, in Everett a plethora of honking horns emanated down the streets as flowing traffic passed by crowds of people bearing signs […]