Op-Ed: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge is unjustified
Back in 2009, the Washington Policy Center noted that the preferred Columbia River bridge alternative, which included light rail, was estimated to cost $4 billion, with light rail chewing up about $1 billion of that projection. The Oregonian reported the same year that project officials were “searching for ways to make the project affordable.” Apparently, they didn’t find anything, as […]
Washington’s largest apprenticeship career fair returns to Everett April 23
Everett, WA — Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center will host the 2026 Apprenticeship Career + Job Fair on April 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, bringing together more than 30 apprenticeship programs from across Washington State in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week. Held at Sno-Isle TECH (9001 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204), the free community event […]
Gov. signs Eslick bill creating Blue Envelope Program to improve traffic stops for neurodivergent drivers
OLYMPIA—Legislation aimed at preventing misunderstandings during traffic stops and improving safety for drivers with autism and other neurodivergent conditions has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 2323, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Eslick, directs the Washington State Department of Licensing to establish a statewide Blue Envelope Program. The envelope will hold essential […]
Tammy Dunn to be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame
CINCINNATI — Sports ETA today announced that Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the Snohomish County Sports Commission, will be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual Symposium in Las Vegas on April 22, 2026. The Sports ETA Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Albuquerque Sports Commission. The Hall of […]
Sexual Abuse Allegations Rock César Chávez Day — But the Farm Worker Movement Lives On
EVERETT — Sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez have led to the cancellation or scaling back of observances for César Chávez Day, which is on March 31, across the country, including the lack of an official proclamation in Washington state this year. “In light of the shocking allegations, the governor will not be issuing a […]
