Combined Fund Drive celebrates 40 years of charitable giving across the state
OLYMPIA — The Washington state Combined Fund Drive (CFD), a charitable giving program administered by the Office of the Secretary of State, is celebrating 40 years of helping state employees and retirees contribute to philanthropic causes. The CFD is Washington state’s workplace-giving program for active and retired public employees. Public employees of state government and higher-education institutions […]
What’s the cost if WA voters reject capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean […]
Waiting for justice: Teen trafficked by a man she met on Tinder
As online recruitment and exploitation of child sex trafficking victims rise, Washington may need to pass legislation for exploited minors seeking justice. It started as a way to get her mind off things. Hannah Power was 16 when she first saw Max—one face among a sea of adult men that she scanned on her phone […]
Investigation underway in overnight fatal shooting in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—At approximately 2:45 a.m., Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 11000 block of 206th Street SE in Snohomish for a shooting, and upon arrival, deputies located a 29-year-old male deceased at the scene. During the investigation, Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives learned there was an altercation between a 29-year-old man and a 58-year-old man. The altercation […]
Lynnwood Elks Lodge 2171: 63 years of giving back to the community
LYNNWOOD—For 63 years and counting, the Lynnwood Elks Lodge 2171 has been a community gathering space for south Snohomish County residents offering BINGO, dinners, dances, and more. But its reach doesn’t stop there. Through the Elks Lodge’s robust charity system, the club has successfully returned $1.9 million back to its community—offering assistance to veterans and […]
Secretary of State’s office distributes $2 million to county elections offices to bolster security
OLYMPIA—In the second year of a statewide funding program to help counties improve their elections security, the Washington state Office of the Secretary of State has provided approximately $2 million to 29 elections offices statewide, with final calculations pending. The program’s third year of funding is now open. As in prior years, each county’s elections […]
Hundreds of thousands of households eligible for $200 credit on electric bills
OLYMPIA—State officials rolled out a program on Monday, July 29, providing a one-time $200 credit on electric bills for up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving […]
Deputy Parks Director resigns after 26 years with Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Deputy Director Sarah Olson announced her resignation today, Monday, July 29, after 26 years with the city. Olson’s resignation is effective on August 9 but with a planned vacation, her last day of physical work will be on August 2. “Seeing the Lynnwood community for nearly 26 years, including […]
Snohomish County Receives Prestigious SAG Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— Snohomish County’s Department of Information Technology earlier in July received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri, a multinational software company. The award ceremony took place on July 17 at the 2024 Esri International User Conference (UC) in San Diego, California. This year’s conference was attended by approximately 19,000 people in […]
PUD customers deserve a candidate with integrity, vote Julieta
As a longtime Lynnwood resident, I value our parks and the balance we have here between natural beauty and development. I watched the League of Women Voter’s candidate forum with PUD Commissioners and were impressed by all of them, but Julieta Altamirano Crosby stood out as the best person for the job. Besides her extensive […]
