Washington AG Nick Brown launches new Worker Rights Unit to combat rampant wage theft
OLYMPIA—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced on November 13 the formation of a dedicated Worker Rights Unit within the Attorney General’s Office to enforce the state’s labor laws, address wage theft, and protect workers from exploitation. “Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will support working people across Washington as they navigate challenges to maintaining quality […]
RISNW and Lynnwood Food Bank distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals
EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank and the Everett Police Department Thursday, November 20, to distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals to refugee and immigrant families. The distribution took place in the parking lot of Everett Community College/Washington State University Everett by ticket only. Meal tickets were sent out to […]
VOAWW Connect to launch Jan 2 to enhance local resource navigation
EVERETT—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced the launch of VOAWW Connect, a new locally operated resource navigation service dedicated to residents of Snohomish and Skagit counties, that is set to begin operations on January 2, 2026. The initiative builds on nearly two decades of community support previously provided under the North Sound 211 banner. […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks five new members
EVERETT—Snohomish County is actively recruiting five dedicated volunteers to join its ADA Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee – a vital ADA committee that ensures public sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, and streets are fully accessible to everyone, regardless of mobility needs. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2025. “This committee is vital in helping us be inclusive of all […]
14 arrested in massive Lynnwood drug bust
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) executed four search warrants at the Mountain View Apartment complex in Lynnwood, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine along with multiple arrests. The operation began on September 17, 2025, when investigators served the first warrant after receiving tips that a 29-year-old man was selling […]
Port of Everett unveils new illuminated Orca Art on the Mukilteo Waterfront
MUKILTEO—The Port of Everett has unveiled a new illuminated orca sculpture at its Mukilteo waterfront parklet next to Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing, transforming the site into a stunning new backdrop just in time for holiday photos. Positioned at the center of the parklet with stunning views of the Salish Sea, measuring approximately 12 feet tall, the […]
WA Rep succeeds in rebuke of fellow House Democrat in a stand against election subversion
WASHINGTON, D.C. [JERRY CORNFIELD]—Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand a Democratic colleague. “I got my ass handed to me yesterday in debate, but I am profoundly encouraged to have been a small part of the long work of affirming that in America, we choose […]
Washington state’s new pickleball license plate just launched
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year. “We’re thrilled to see our efforts become reality,” said Kate Van Gent, vice president of the nonprofit Seattle […]
