The Native Hawaiian Convention opens in Tulalip on October 6

TULALIP – The countdown is on! The 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention begins in just one week, October 6–9, 2025, at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. With more than 1,000 people already registered, the Hawaiian Council urges its lāhui and supporters to register today. Washington is home to the third-largest Native Hawaiian population in […]
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic to speak at Rise Up Academy’s 26th annual gala

LYNNWOOD—Nirvana co-founder and Grammy Award Winning artist Krist Novoselic will be a featured guest at Rise Up Academy’s annual 26th fundraising gala – titled Together We Rise – at the Lynnwood Event Center on Friday, November 7. Together We Rise is Rise Up Academy’s largest celebration and fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised helps […]
Snohomish County to host open houses for future Food and Farming Center

EVERETT – Snohomish County invites the public to attend one of two upcoming open houses to learn about and provide feedback on the future Snohomish County Food & Farming Center, a regional hub for agricultural and local food access planned for McCollum Park. The Snohomish County Food & Farming Center is designed to support local […]
Gov. Ferguson signs Executive Order to protect immigrant rights

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson announced an executive order Monday, September 30, that reaffirms Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities and their rights, including protecting their data. Executive Order 25-09 creates the Immigration Sub-Cabinet, which promotes coordination among state agencies on issues related to immigration. This builds on and formalizes existing coordination and work to […]
Tim Ryker to take over as Port of Everett Seaport Chief

EVERETT– The Port of Everett has selected Tim Ryker as its next Chief of Seaport Operations, effective Oct. 1, following the retirement announcement of long-time Port Chief Operating Officer, Carl Wollebek. Ryker joined the Port of Everett’s Seaport team on April 1 as its Director of Marine Terminals. He brings 20+ years of experience in […]