Supreme Court upholds signature verification process in Vet Voice v. Hobbs
OLYMPIA – The Washington Supreme Court issued its ruling today in Vet Voice v. Hobbs, unanimously affirming the constitutionality of the state’s signature verification process for vote-by-mail ballots. In a majority opinion, the court ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the longstanding process that ensures the integrity of Washington’s vote-by-mail system. The plaintiffs challenged […]
Immigration Hub opposes legislation to withhold funds from sanctuary cities
The Immigration Hub — a national organization dedicated to advancing immigration policies — held a press conference voicing opposition against the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 32) on Tuesday, March 4. The bill, introduced by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY01), if passed, would make a state or jurisdiction of a state ineligible for any […]
Federal judge in Seattle hears arguments on Trump admin’s cuts to refugee aid
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), Church World Service (CWS), HIAS, Lutheran Community Services NW, and nine other individuals filed a lawsuit, Pacito v Trump, against President Donald J Trump for his suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and with it, abruptly withholding millions of federal dollars for refugee assistance agencies. U.S. District Court Judge […]
Red Bridge 537 is slated for repairs and a fresh coat of red paint
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The first Red Bridge was constructed in 1893 to carry the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway over its final river crossing from the gold mines in the North Cascade Mountains to a smelter in Everett. The current bridge, which carries motorists along Mountain Loop Hwy, will receive preventative maintenance and a new coat […]
Meadowdale Drama launches fundraiser to bring students to Thespian Festival
LYNNWOOD—The Meadowdale Drama Department officially launched a fundraising effort on Monday, March 3 to help raise the $50,000 needed to send their students to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) this summer. Though the opportunity to perform for an audience of over 1,500 could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these young actors, the cost of getting […]
Bamboozled! New Parent’s Rights initiative filled after State Senate guts Parent’s Rights initiative passed last year
LYNNWOOD—Let’s Go Washington this morning announced that it will be introducing a new Parental Rights initiative to repeal Senate Bill 5181 passed by the Washington State Senate last month which the group says guts parent’s voices in schools. The new initiative will re-establish protections for students in schools and re-affirm that parents are the primary […]
Snohomish County welcomes Frontier Airlines to Paine Field Airport
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers welcomed Frontier Airlines to Snohomish County’s Paine Field Airport, bringing direct service to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. This additional service means that travelers can fly directly to 10 cities from Paine Field, with Denver as the newest addition. “This is another great day for Snohomish County as we welcome […]
March is filled with sports tournaments throughout Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—This year, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the best for sports tournaments in Snohomish County. Eighteen tournaments are slated throughout Snohomish County over the next four weeks. With spring around the corner, baseball and fastpitch tournaments are in full swing even disc golf is picking up. Snohomish County is becoming known […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, March 6
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place Thursday, March 6 at 3 p.m. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors, click on Upcoming Meetings, and then click on Agenda. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online options available. […]
Fire District 4 Board of Commissioners to consider EMS levy proposal at public meeting
SNOHOMISH—Call volumes for Snohomish County Fire District 4 are on the rise. Firefighters and EMTs now respond to approximately 4,300 calls each year, with more than 80% for emergency medical service (EMS). However, funding is not keeping pace with the increasing demand for emergency services and the associated costs. “We want to be up front […]
