Island County ballot observer convicted of felony after refusing to wear a mask
ISLAND COUNTY—A jury found Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, guilty of unauthorized access to a voting center (felony) and criminal trespass (gross misdemeanor) during a jury trial Thursday, July 10, stemming from an incident where he refused to wear a mask, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, during the ballot counting […]
Did Snohomish County Legislators Represent You—or Special Interests?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Future 42, a conservative-leaning, free-market, lower taxes, limited government, and traditional values advocacy group, released its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by legislators representing areas of Snohomish County during the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session included debate and action on several key bills which will affect the daily lives of Snohomish […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking tips to crack cold case of the Pinnacle Lake double homicide
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives continue to seek the public’s help in solving the 2006 double homicide that occurred on Pinnacle Lake Trail. On July 11, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, went hiking on the Pinnacle Lake Trail near Granite Falls. Later that day, mere […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
DelBene highlights impact of Trump’s SNAP cuts on Washington families
ARLINGTON—On Thursday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed the federal food program cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Donald J Trump. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene stated that the legislation will affect many Washington families and children. The […]
