Washington denies federal request for personal data on recipients of food stamps
(WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD)—Washington state refused to comply with the federal government’s recent request for personal data on residents who receive or apply for food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, early last month, told states it wanted records of all applicants and recipients for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, since 2020. The records include names, […]
A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by Monday, June 30, PICC will close […]
‘Numbers expose the truth,’ challenger Scott Murphy blasts Everett Mayor on handling of homelessness
EVERETT—Scott Murphy, a former Everett City Councilmember challenging incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin in the 2025 mayoral race, has criticized her administration’s handling of homelessness, in an op-ed submitted to the Lynnwood Times, citing a significant increase in unsheltered individuals in Everett. According to the 2025 Snohomish County Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Everett’s unsheltered population has risen […]
No injuries reported in Saturday morning Snohomish fire
CITY OF SNOHOMISH—A fire broke out on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at a residence located in the 7800 block of 203rd Ave SE, Snohomish. The incident, reported at 9:54 a.m., was brought under control by 10:38 a.m., according to official records. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with no immediate estimates available for […]
Brittany Gregory takes helm as new Director of state’s Women’s Commission, talks on threats to women
OLYMPIA—Brittany Gregory has been appointed as the new executive director of the Washington State Women’s Commission following a statewide search conducted by the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson. Gregory steps into the role at a time when women across the state face increasing challenges, including federal policies and budget cuts that impact essential services. “I […]
Lynnwood QFC manager recognized as Top Women in Grocery from Progressive Grocer
LYNNWOOD—Quality Food Centers (QFC) announced that Mafi Vasquez, store manager of the Lynnwood QFC #835 located at 196th Street Southwest, received national recognition as a Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) honoree for Store Manager of the Year by Progressive Grocer (PG). She will join scores of women employed in all sectors of the grocery industry […]
PAWS takes in dogs displaced by California wildfires
EVERETT—The Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received three dogs on a flight carrying pets displaced by the Southern California wildfires. The flight, which transported over 100 shelter dogs and cats from Burbank, California, to Paine Field in Everett, Washington, was organized by Greater Good Charities with support from The Animal Rescue Site. The initiative aimed […]
