Construction begins on Lake Stevens Historical Museum Building
LAKE STEVENS — The Lake Stevens Historical Museum is pleased to announce that construction has begun on a new museum building being developed by the City of Lake Stevens to preserve and celebrate the city’s history while supporting downtown economic vitality. In coordination with the Lake Stevens Historical Society, city leaders, and community members, the […]
Everett mayor issues Directive to shield community from ICE, encourages police intervene in federal enforcement
EVERETT — Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a directive Wednesday outlining the city’s response to federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect residents’ privacy and civil rights amid growing concerns over aggressive tactics by federal agents. Franklin signed Mayoral Directive 2026-01 on Feb. 25, announcing it during the City Council meeting that evening. The measure, effective […]
Edmonds College hosts annual electronics recycling, paper shredding, and food pantry donation event on March 14
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College will host an electronics recycling, paper shredding, and food pantry donation event open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. This one-stop drive-thru event allows community members to responsibly dispose of electronics, securely shred sensitive documents, and support the Edmonds College Food Pantry. The event […]
WA lawmakers push for state to embrace nuclear energy
OLYMPIA [By: Ayeda Masood] – The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for a home for a new nuclear energy site – the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC) – and “Washington is the perfect place to put that,” Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, said in an interview. Many nuclear energy-related bills introduced in Washington’s […]
Senate unveils $1.5 billion state transportation budget proposal
OLYMPIA [By: Cassie Diamond] – Sens. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, and Curtis King, R-Yakima, rolled out their bipartisan supplemental transportation budget Feb. 23, emphasizing its focus on preservation and maintenance, job creation and safety. Liias, the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, said the supplemental budget prioritizes the preservation and maintenance of the state’s highways, bridges […]
Bill proposes expanding admissibility of child hearsay
OLYMPIA [By: Cassie Diamond] – Legislation that would expand the circumstances under which a child’s hearsay statements are admissible as evidence in court received a public hearing before the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee Feb. 20. Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered as evidence used to prove the truth of the statement’s contents. Such […]
Know the steps to save your loved one in cardiac arrest
It can happen suddenly, without warning – and knowing what to do if your loved one experiences cardiac arrest can have a large impact on their survival. “Cardiac arrest happens because of an electrical failure in the heart,” said South County Fire Battalion Chief of EMS Deanna Herbert. “The heart is unable to pump blood […]
Evergreen State Fair vendor applications open for 2026
MONROE – Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Evergreen State Fair! Available vendor spaces to rent include: The Fair is always looking for new and different products from those currently present (gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian food vendors for example). New for 2026: Artisan’s Summer Market and Grandstand Spaces are Back You told us you wanted more vendors, and […]
