Faith, Equity, and the Responsibility to Protect Opportunity

As a pastor, educator, and proud member of the African American community, I approach public policy through both a moral lens and a deep sense of responsibility to those who are too often left behind. In both the Black church and across the African diaspora, leadership has always carried a sacred expectation: to protect the […]

Sound Transit $34.5 Billion Budget Shortfall, Line 2 Opens March 28

SEATTLE — Sound Transit confronted a $34.5 billion budget shortfall for its Sound Transit 3 expansion as leaders searched for ways to deliver on voter promises amid soaring construction costs. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, who chairs the Sound Transit Board, issued a statement outlining the board’s approach to the latest challenges. “In the face […]

Fatal Everett Police Shooting Near Emerson School Under SMART Investigation

EVERETT — A man died after being shot by law enforcement officers early Friday in Everett when he advanced on them following reports of gunfire near an elementary school. The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating the use of force incident that took place around 2:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, in the 8700 […]

Navy Veteran Chris Elder Announces Candidacy for Washington State Legislature

Chris Elder, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in naval aviation and a longtime Snohomish County resident, on Thursday announced his candidacy for State Representative in Washington’s 44th Legislative District against incumbent Rep. Brandy Donaghy. Below is the press release by the Chris Elder campaign in its entirety: Running to represent the hardworking families […]