New home costs may soar an additional $9,000 next year because of new statewide policy
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 3, 2023—The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) on November 28, adopted rules restricting the use of natural gas/propane appliances to adhere with lawmaker’s goals of building zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emission homes and buildings by the year 2031. The new effective date for all building codes is March 15, 2024. “Despite hundreds […]
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos expelled from Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 1, 2023—Today, the United States House of Representative voted 311 (yeas) -114 (nays) – 2 (present) to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY03) from Congress for misusing campaign funds for his own personal use. The vote comes after the House Ethics Committee chaired by Michael Guest, R-Miss. released a scathing report finding substantial […]
Macy’s workers launch strike on Black Friday at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 25, 2023—More than four hundred Macy’s workers began picketing on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, at Alderwood, Southcenter and Bellis Fair Macy’s stores. On October 6, Macy’s workers voted nearly unanimously at 96% to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike if the billion-dollar retail juggernaut fails to […]
Over 400,000 signatures submitted for initiative to repeal cap-and-invest scheme
KENT, Wash., November 21, 2023—Citizens action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on November 21, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2117, that if enacted into law, will prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” and repeal provisions of the Washington Climate Commitment Act passed by the legislature on April […]
2023 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala winners
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 20, 2023—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 17, at the Rosehill Community Center where local businesses were recognized for their commitment to improving Mukilteo through giving, programs, and volunteerism. Community award winners of the night were the following: The Board surprised Executive Director Kandace Barnes […]
Hundreds attend Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Apprenticeship Career Fair
EVERETT, Wash., November 20, 2023—Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center hosted its 7th annual Apprenticeship Career and Job Fair on November 16, attracting hundreds of young adults eager to start careers in construction and advanced manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, healthcare, culinary, carpentry, IT, and even maritime. “Earn while you learn,” said Trudy Swain, Partnership Coordinator, Sno-Isle Tech Skills […]
Northwest Snohomish County shaken by 3.1 magnitude earthquake in Stanwood
STANWOOD, Wash., October 8, 2023—Residents from Mount Vernon to North Everett got a mild jolt of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake on Thursday that occurred in Stanwood according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake which occurred at 4:47 p.m. on November 17, was Stanwood, Washington, at a depth of 18 kilometers (11.2 […]
Lynnwood to hold Public Hearing on 2024 property tax levy increase of 22%
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will hold a Special Business Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the 2024 Property Tax Levy. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers and remotely on Zoom at https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/81292681086. The regularly scheduled Work Session […]
Thousands of unwanted prescription meds removed in Take Back Day
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2023—The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its 4,383 law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds (or 300 tons) of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide on October 28, 2023, for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locally, the Washington state division collected 5,428 pounds between 77 collection sites. Over the last […]
Kilmer out, Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid for congressional seat
OLYMPIA, Wash., November 12, 2023—A day after United States Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said on Friday, November 10, that she will run for the congressional seat, ending her gubernatorial campaign. “From climate change to abortion rights, rising costs, threats to democracy, […]
