Reform UK surges in local elections, PM Starmer rejects calls to resign

LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered a historic defeat in this week’s local elections, losing nearly 1,500 council seats across England while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party made dramatic gains, capturing more than 1,450 seats and control of multiple local authorities. “We’ve been so used to thinking about politics in terms of […]

Where to observe Memorial Day this year in Snohomish County

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year’s Memorial Day 2026 will occur on Monday, May 25. Below is a list of ceremonies held throughout Snohomish County this year. It should also be noted that […]

Ports of Everett and South Whidbey to Launch Passenger Ferry Service this Summer

EVERETT—All aboard! The Port of Everett, Port of South Whidbey and Hat Island Community Association have partnered up to launch Harbor Hopper – a new summer pilot program offering the first-ever seasonal passenger-only ferry connection between Everett and Langley, Wash. starting June 4. The Harbor Hopper, made possible in part by Community Connector sponsor Whidbey Telecom, provides […]