Washington Residential Rent Increase Capped at 10% for 2027
OLYMPIA—Annual rent increase limit for residential properties is capped at 10% starting January 1, 2027, the Washington State Department of Commerce published Wednesday. HB 1217 of the 2025 legislative session directed Commerce to calculate and publish an annual maximum allowable rent increase for residential properties. This bill limited rent and fee increases, requiring notice of […]
Solo sailor attempts first-ever nonstop circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean, all in the name of climate research
GREENLAND— More than two weeks into a journey no one has ever completed, American Guinness World Record-holding sailor Matt Rutherford is navigating some of the world’s most unforgiving waters to become the first person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the Arctic Ocean. The more than 10,000-mile voyage—made possible only as shrinking Arctic sea […]
Smokey Point Branch of Washington Trust Bank to Host Free Community Shred Day
EVERETT—The Smokey Point branch of Washington Trust Bank will host a community Shred Day on July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free for the public to attend, and Washington Trust encourages participants to bring sensitive documents to 2437 172nd St. NE, Suite L103 in Marysville where the bank will dispose of […]
EASC bids farewell to outgoing Board Chair Dr Paul Pitre, announces Robert Knoll as new Board Chair
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is announcing that Dr. Paul Pitre is stepping down as EASC Board Chair. Current EASC Board Vice Chair Robert Knoll, from Puget Sound Energy, will serve out the current term as Board Chair and Mark Duffy of Mountain Pacific Bank will fill out the term as EASC Board […]
South County Fire Board Seeks More Public Input on Redistricting
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners is requesting additional feedback from residents before making a final decision on commissioner election redistricting. Commissioners discussed a new, fifth, proposal during a work session July 14. The five proposals under consideration would update fire commissioner election districts to include the annexation of Edmonds into the regional fire authority […]
Snohomish City Administrator Ken Klein Earns ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation
SNOHOMISH—Ken Klein, City Administrator of Snohomish, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Klein is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. “Ken’s track record speaks for itself. Throughout his career he has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and strong leadership, and we’ve already seen those qualities […]
WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife names Michael Jewell as new police chief
OLYMPIA – Following a nationwide search, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police announced today its new police chief, Michael Jewell, a career law enforcement officer. He was sworn in on July 15, as the new chief. Jewell brings more than 26 years of law enforcement experience to his new role, including 24 years […]
Letter-to-Editor: Vote Yes on Proposition 1 to Keep Snohomish and Island County Libraries Strong
As President of Sno-Isle Libraries Employees United Local 73, I am writing on behalf of our union to urge voters to vote yes on Proposition 1. We represent your dedicated library staffers who serve our community members from all walks of life in so many ways that go far beyond books. Every day, we assist […]
