AG Ferguson tests positive for COVID
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OLYMPIA, Wash., December 24, 2021 – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain which variant he has but, according to Ferguson, he is experiencing COVID symptoms. Ferguson began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, December 19, and is currently isolating with his family. Ferguson, who is […]
New flights from Paine Field Airport
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EVERETT, Wash., December 24, 2021 – Non-stop flights to resume from Paine Field Airport to Portland, Santa Ana, and San Diego starting January 2022. Currently, travelers can fly out of Paine Field non-stop to Spokane, Boise, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson taking Alaska Airlines. Earlier this year, for the second year in a […]
President Biden and First Lady visit Children’s National Hospital
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WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – Today, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spent this morning at the Children’s National Hospital “to spread a little holiday cheer,” as the president put it. The Bidens read “Olaf’s Night Before Christmas” to the children which was also live streamed throughout the hospital. Since 1945, […]
$10 billion James Webb Space Telescope to launch Christmas Day
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WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – The James Webb Space Telescope will be the world’s premier space science observatory when it launches Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, at 7:20 a.m. EST / 4:20 a.m. PST in French Guiana. Webb will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and […]
It’s Back: Employers required to deduct Long-term Care tax
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UPDATE [8:24 p.m. December 24, 2021]: Added the Governor Inslee Bill Signing Ceremony May 13, 2019 OLYMPIA, Wash., December 23, 2021 – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement stating he does not have the authority to eliminate the Washington Cares Fund assessment – aka Long-term Care Tax (LTC) – and that employers are still […]
Dept. of Education extends student loan payment pause through May 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON D.C., December 23, 2021 – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through May 1, 2022. Biden’s prior extension of the student loan payment pause was set to end on January 31, 2022. According to the announcement, the extension will allow […]
Low and Nehring sworn in for second terms on Snohomish County Council
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 22, 2021 –Both republican Snohomish County Councilmen Sam Low and Nate Nehring took their oaths of office today to commence their second terms on the county council. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Edirin Okoloko administered the oath for Sam Low in front of the Snohomish County Administrative Building at 11:30 a.m. […]
It’s going to be a snowy Christmas
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 21, 2021 – The National Weather Service, forecasts snow on Christmas Day, December 25, in Lynnwood and throughout Snohomish County with Marysville and Arlington expecting snowfall Sunday. Tips for driving in icy conditions Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Drive […]
Mukilteo City Council confirms Kara Johnson as City Clerk
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Mukilteo, Wash., December 20, 2021 – At today’s Special Meeting, the city council voted 3-1 to confirm Kara Johnson as the city’s new City Clerk/Records Management Specialist. Councilman Khan was the dissenting vote as he wanted a full council in attendance to vote on filling the vacancy. The salary range for the position is between […]
Lynnwood PD wraps up second annual Operation: North Pole Patrol
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2021 – Lynnwood residents came out in the rain and cold to see Santa as he joined the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) for its Operation: North Pole Patrol on Friday, December 17. The Lynnwood PD Operation: North Pole Patrol was inspired by a similar concept from the Everett Fire Department. Joanna Smalls, Public Affairs […]