Ferguson suspends state laws to help those impacted by wildfires
SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires. Governor Ferguson’s emergency proclamation expands access to the state’s disaster cash assistance program, increases access to vital documents lost in the fires, makes it easier to get unemployment benefits, and temporarily suspends regulatory requirements for health care […]
Commentary: What Does It Take to Feel Safe in Snohomish County?
What Makes a Community Feel Safe? By: Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead Before we can talk about affordability, parks, schools, or economic opportunity, we have to answer a simpler question: Do people feel safe where they live? Over the past few years, public safety has become one of the issues I hear about most from […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs names Melody Sky Weaver new Washington State Librarian
OLYMPIA – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Weaver brings more than two decades of public library experience to the role. She will begin her tenure at the Washington State Library on Oct. 1. “My mission is to transform lives through the power […]
A Purple Heart City: Marysville honors Purple Heart recipients with nine new signs
MARYSVILLE — The City of Marysville installed nine new Purple Heart City signs at entrances throughout the city to honor military service members who were wounded or killed in combat. The signs were dedicated during an Aug. 7 ceremony in downtown Marysville marking Purple Heart Day. The signs highlight Marysville’s designation as a Purple Heart […]
Open Call for Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES —The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors is seeking new members from Snohomish and Island counties who are passionate about making a difference for public libraries. Interested residents should submit an online application by August 28, 2026. The Foundation secures philanthropic support for diverse programs and initiatives throughout the Library District, […]
ICE ‘Worst of the Worst’ felon arrested for alleged prostitution operation in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — An ICE-designated “worst of the worst” offender was arrested for allegedly operating an illicit massage parlor in Lynnwood that openly advertised paid sexual services. Xihui Huang, 35, a Chinese national who overstayed her tourist visa, was taken into custody by ICE Seattle in June 2026 while her immigration hearing was pending. On July […]
