Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina Now Open at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place, Bringing Fresh Mexican Flavor to Restaurant Row

EVERETT — Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina officially opened its doors, bringing a new flavor of dining along Restaurant Row at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place, with a ribbon-cutting event on June 25, 2026. The family-owned restaurant group has three other locations, Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville Wine Country, and Agave Cocina & […]
Community Transit seeks input on six-year plan for transit service and development

What does transit look like in Snohomish County over the next six years? Well, Community Transit has released its draft six-year 2026 – 2031 Transit Development Plan. The plan outlines proposed investments in transit service, Swift bus rapid transit, Zip Shuttle, customer amenities, and other improvements to help people get where they need to go. Now […]
COMMENTARY: Hands off our ballots! Secretary Hobbs on USPS new proposed ballot mail rule

As Secretary of State of Washington, I submit the following comments in response to the United States Postal Service proposal titled Ballot Mail for Federal Elections as noticed on May 29, 2026. The Constitution is clear that authority over federal elections rests with states and Congress. My authority to administer elections is written in the […]