Trump implements new $100,000 America First H-1B visa fee, WA state Tech Sector facing billions in cost
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on Friday, September 19, signed a Proclamation to restrict the entry into the United States of certain H-1B aliens as nonimmigrant workers, requiring a $100,000 payment to accompany or supplement H-1B petitions for new applications. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025. “The H-1B […]
Snohomish County accepting applications for hotel-motel grant cycle
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for round two of the 2026 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County. […]
VOAWW hosts 6th annual “Hope is Brewing” fundraising breakfast
LYNNWOOD — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) is excited to host its 6th annual Hope is Brewing fundraising breakfast on Friday, September 26th at the Lynnwood Event Center. The event brings together community members, supporters, and local leaders to raise funds that support neighbors in need across Western Washington. This year, VOAWW aims to […]
Marysville Police Department reinforces railroad safety
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department will reinforce its commitment to public safety through targeted enforcement and education around railroad crossings on Monday, September 22. Across the United States, rail incidents occur with alarming frequency. A person or vehicle is struck by a train every three hours in the United States, according to Operation Lifesaver Inc. With […]
Snohomish County Auditor rules that Niko Battle is a registered voter of Everett District 4
EVERETT—On September 19, 2025, the Snohomish County Auditor, Garth Fell, issued a ruling dismissing a voter registration challenge against Niko Battle, a candidate for Everett City Council District 4. The Auditor’s decision comes 10 days after Battle’s name was removed from the General Election ballot by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Richard Okrent ruled that […]
