Nonprofits to report every dollar, the era of fiscal sponsorship ‘Black Holes’ coming to an end
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of the Treasury on April 23 announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will revise Form 990, the annual information return filed by tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to require the reporting of government contracts, government grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements to boost transparency, strengthen oversight, […]
FEMA approves nearly $21 million to support flood mitigation in OR and WA
WASHINGTON — Federal officials have approved nearly $21 million in flood mitigation funding for projects in Washington and Oregon, including about $300,000 for Snohomish County, as communities across the Pacific Northwest face increasing risks from severe weather and rising floodwaters. The funding, announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is part of a broader $250 […]
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center’s offers nation’s first high school-based fiber technician training program
EVERETT— Students at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center aren’t just learning about fiber optics — they’re building the backbone of tomorrow’s internet by hand. Through a first-of-its-kind high school program, students spend months mastering the technical precision and craftsmanship required to assemble fiber optic systems, preparing them to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. In several […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
Institutional Library Services Wins Outstanding Service Award for Prison, Hospital, and Justice Impacted Youth Programs
OLYMPIA — Institutional Library Services, a program of the Washington State Library, received the Outstanding Service Award for its work with incarcerated and hospitalized adults, and justice impacted youth patrons. The Washington Library Association gives this award to individuals or programs who contribute outstanding work on behalf of libraries. Institutional Library Services has branches in state prisons, hospitals, and one juvenile […]
