Speaker Berg? The brewing battle to be WA’s next House speaker
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The leader of the powerful Washington state House committee that oversees tax policy is mounting a challenge to Speaker Laurie Jinkins for leadership of the majority Democratic caucus. Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, told Jinkins in a conversation last month that she intends to seek the post when Democratic lawmakers choose caucus leaders […]
WA airports get $82.1M for upgrades from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced on Friday, May 22, that seven airports across the State of Washington received a total of $82,161,209 in grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the […]
84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project to begin May 26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— One of Snohomish County’s busiest corridors will get a facelift of sorts beginning this month with safety enhancements designed to reduce speeds and improve signalization and signage. The 84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project, between State Route 9 near Marysville and State Route 92 near Granite Falls, will start May 26 and […]
“Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250” at the 2026 Evergreen State Fair
MONROE—For 117 years, the Evergreen State Fair has brought people together to celebrate and honor the rich history of Snohomish County. This year’s theme is more than a playful turn of phrase, “Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250”, it invites us to reflect on our nation’s past, recognize those who helped build it and honor the traditions that continue to shape our community today. […]
13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome on May 30
TACOMA—A free Veterans Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, offering veterans from Pierce, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Thurston counties access to a wide range of community and government resources. The 13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Public invited to US 2 Trestle Replacement Roundtable in Everett on May 26
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT), will convene regional leaders, transportation stakeholders, and industry partners for the US 2 Trestle Coalition Roundtable on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Community Transit, in Everett The roundtable is intended to serve […]
