Cassie Franklin begins historic third term as Everett’s first female Mayor
EVERETT—At the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, City Council meeting, the City of Everett swore in multiple elected and appointed leaders, including Cassie Franklin for a new mayoral term, five city councilmembers and Everett’s recently appointed police chief. Mayor Franklin begins her third term after being re-elected by Everett voters in the November 2025 General Election. […]
Lynnwood City Council to vote on 0.1% sales tax, making city highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—For its Monday, January 12, Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council will vote to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities that, if passed, would elevate Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. Full agenda, click here. The Lynnwood […]
Carmen Goers Announces Run for the 47th State Senate Seat
AUBURN—Carmen Goers, commercial banker and recipient of the 2022 Kent Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award and 2021 King County Council MLK Medal of Distinguished Service Award announced her campaign for the Washington State Senate in the 47th Legislative District, bringing a neighbor-first, community-rooted approach to Olympia. Goers isn’t the kind of politician […]
The original Washington State Constitution to be displayed in the Governor’s office this week
OLYMPIA—To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s office. Members of the public are invited to view the document between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
Snohomish County Solid Waste Voucher Program Extended
EVERETT—Snohomish County residents impacted by December 2025 flooding can continue to dispose of flood-damaged household items with waived disposal fees at county solid waste facilities through its flood voucher program through March 19, 2026. The program had previously been authorized through Jan. 18, 2026. The voucher program is authorized under county code during a state […]
‘We Are All Children of God:’ Rick Steves celebrates opening of $26M Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD—Philanthropist Rick Steves hailed the opening of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Friday, Jan. 9, as the realization of a 30-year dream, a community hub nicknamed the “piazza” that will foster connection and provide vital services to vulnerable residents. Speaking at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center ribbon-cutting ceremony, Steves described the 40,000-square-foot facility as a living […]
