Survey Says: Halloween Shoppers Choose Creativity Over Costumes Off the Rack

SEATTLE — Halloween shoppers are embracing creativity, affordability and sustainability this year, and more than ever are turning to thrift stores to make it happen, a Evergreen Goodwill Survey shows. According to new research commissioned by Goodwill, 85% of shoppers surveyed plan to incorporate thrift shopping or DIY elements into their Halloween outfit this year. […]

‘Haunted Harbor’ returns Oct 23 at Port of Everett Waterfront Place

EVERETT – The Port of Everett is excited to announce the return of its popular fall activations at Waterfront Place. The Port’s third annual Haunted Harbor takes place on Oct. 23 and Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo lasts all of October at participating Waterfront Place restaurants. Haunted Harbor – Oct. 23, 2026 Community members and visitors […]

Employees working for Sound Transit subcontractor cheated out of millions in unpaid wages

SEATTLE—A Lynnwood Times investigation uncovered that dozens of employees working for a subcontractor under Sound Transit were cheated out of millions of unpaid wages while working on janitorial services at several transportation sites related to the Link light rail. Employees of Jusalis House Cleaning – a subcontractor brought on by Dexterra, in turn a contractor […]

Let’s Go Washington cleared in PDC case, Brandi Kruse commentary not an in-kind contribution

OLYMPIA — The Washington Public Disclosure Commission on September 23 formally dismissed a campaign-finance complaint against Let’s Go Washington (LGW) involving commentary by political commentator Brandi Kruse, finding no evidence the committee paid her and declining to treat her on-air advocacy or event appearances as reportable in-kind contributions. “PDC staff did not find any evidence […]