Lynnwood 2026 budget deficit bigger than reported, secret State Auditor letter exposes prior administration deficiencies
LYNNWOOD—At Tuesday’ Finance Committee meeting, Assistant City Administration Monisha Harrell shared that a financial review by newly appointed interim finance director Sandra Fujioka following the sudden resignation of the city’s previous financial director a few months ago, discovered inconsistencies and inaccuracies from the prior administration not disclosed to the council worsening the city’s 2026 deficit. […]
WA Students to Get Flexible Credits, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills Under New Graduation Proposal
OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans. In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements in over a decade, the state Board of Education is retooling the current framework with an eye to better prepare students for life after graduation. Washington high school […]
Washington State Government Misconduct Payouts Hit Record $537 Million High
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street] — Washington’s runaway payouts for government misconduct climbed to $537 million in the past year, as the ever-growing sum continues to strain the state’s finances. That tally from the fiscal year that ended June 30 is an all-time high, up from roughly $500 million the previous year and five times what Washington shelled out in […]
Applications Open for City of Mukilteo DEI Commission
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving a three-year term on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission plays a vital role in advancing the city’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable community for all residents. Through education, outreach and community engagement, the […]
Snohomish County Launches Planning for Centennial Trail South Extension, Invites Community to Help Shape the Future
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Parks & Recreation has officially launched planning for Centennial Trail South, a long-envisioned project that will ultimately complete the Centennial Trail through Snohomish County and connect it from Skagit County to King County’s regional trail system. As planning begins, the County is inviting community members to help shape the future of the […]
Lynnwood City Council explores Community Workforce Agreements to boost jobs and reduce wage theft
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council received a briefing from the Workforce Task Force at its Work Session Monday, July 20, exploring utilizing a community workforce agreement for future contract jobs. A Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) is a pre-hire labor agreement that a city or other public agency requires for a construction project (or group of projects). […]
Jenna Nand Is the Best Choice for State Representative
The 32nd Legislative District is fortunate to have a strong field of candidates seeking the State Representative seat this year. After carefully considering who is best prepared to represent the communities of South Snohomish and North King counties, I am proud to endorse Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand. What stands out to me about Jenna […]
