President Joe Biden to visit Washington state on May 10
SEATTLE—President Joe Biden (D) will be coming to Seattle, Washington, on Friday to participate in campaign receptions on May 10 and May 11 according to a White House travel advisory. Friday’s event will be a fundraising reception for the Biden Victory Fund. The exact time and location of the event have yet to be announced […]
Lynnwood Council rejects 100-story apartments, approves more speed cameras
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 40 history students of Cedar Park Christian School on Friday, May 3, completed a field trip to Lynnwood City Hall where they took to the dais and directly participated in the democratic process with a mock student-led city council meeting. “I think it is great learning experience for them to actually sit in the […]
Trump leads 5-way presidential poll for Washington state
A presidential election poll conducted April 16 through 23 by The Bullfinch Group, has the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald J Trump, winning Washington state in a 5-way race with current presidential contenders Joe Biden (D), Robert F Kennedy Jr (I), Jill Stein (G), and Cornel West (I). According to the poll, which is sponsored by […]
Riaz Khan leads 9th annual Peace Rally in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—The Islamic Center of Mukilteo hosted its 9th annual Walk for Hope, Rally for Peace on Saturday, May 4. Several dozen residents from Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mukilteo walked from Endeavour Elementary and Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church advocating for firearm safety and bringing awareness to those suffering substance use disorder. Former Mukilteo Councilman and […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
Lynnwood receives excellence in financial reporting award
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is for the City’s 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This is the seventh year in a row that the City of Lynnwood has received this recognition. Per the GFOA, this […]
Snohomish County now to require annual drug testing of its housing properties
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council adopted Ordinance 24-011 at its Public Hearing on May 1, with a vote of 3-2, that will now require annual drug testing of county-owned supportive housing facilities for hazardous chemicals. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring was adopted on a 3-2 vote with Council Chair Jared Mead and Councilman Sam […]
FTC new rule bans noncompetes nationwide, US Chamber files lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal agency responsible for policing and preventing unfair competitive practices in commerce, announced a new rule, on April 23, banning the use and enforcement of noncompetes nationwide. The FTC Commissioners determined that noncompetes are an unfair method of competition, and therefore violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. […]
Salary commission approves $230,000 in pay raises for elected officials
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—At its Thursday meeting on April 25, the Snohomish County 2024 Salary Commission approved a total of $229,815 (or 14.98 percent) in pay raises for Snohomish County government elected officials over a two-year period effective January 1, 2025. The commission unanimously agreed to a uniform approach to determining salaries for elected officials, reversing its decision […]
Salary Commission proposes $53,000 raise for Snohomish Sheriff
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—At its Monday meeting on April 15, the 10-member appointed Snohomish County 2024 Salary Commission is proposing a 5-percent minimum salary increase for Snohomish County government elected officials; and a 28.9-percent (or $53,180) increase for the Snohomish County Sheriff position. If approved by the Board at its meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, […]
