Activist judge and Inslee appointee overturns the people on I-2066, natural gas can now be banned
Activist King County Superior Court judge Sandra Widlan owes her job to former governor and halfwit miscreant Jay Inslee. Widlan has been a longtime contributor to a virtual who’s who of lefty politicians in WA state. Under one party rule in Olympia, over the past 12 years, it has become custom for judges to step […]
US Air Force selects Boeing for new F-47
ARLINGTON, Va.—President Donald J Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 21 in the Oval Office that Boeing was awarded the contract to design, build and deliver the world’s first sixth generation fighter jet, the F-47, for the United States Air Force. “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States […]
Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee
Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to serve for its Diversity Oversight Committee (DOC). This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable. The Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s […]
Hundreds attend grand opening of new North County PUD Office Complex in Arlington
ARLINGTON—Replacing the Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD) offices in Stanwood and Arlington that were seismically deficient, the new $43.5 million North County Office Complex is now open. The new centralized location will serve north Marysville, Arlington, Darrington, Stanwood and Camano Island. PUD will continue to accept drop-box payments at its former Stanwood office location […]
Viral Taiwanese Bubble Tea House coming to Lynnwood this summer
LYNNWOOD—Popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain, HeChaLou Tea House and Jelly, is opening its first ever Washington State location in Lynnwood this summer offering the City’s tea scene a dynamic blend of Taiwanese tradition and modern innovation. The tea chain was established in Taiwan in 2020 and quickly became the country’s fastest growing and most stable […]
Governor Ferguson meets with local business owners in Everett to discuss economic barriers
EVERETT—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson (D) met with Wendy Poischbeg, CEO of Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and Snohomish County business owners on Thursday, March 20, to hear how the State can better address their needs in an era of economic uncertainty. The roundtable discussion was held at the Port of […]
Three women arrested in the same day for smuggling drugs into a state prison
WALLA WALLA—Three separate visitors, all women, to the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) in Walla Walla were arrested Monday, March 17, for attempting to introduce contraband (drugs) into the prison. Maria Linda Baltazar, 32, of Prosser, Laura Spracklin, 36, of Olympia, and McKenzi Dawn Maple, 32, of Cheney, now face a Class B felony each, which […]
Taking a bite out of crime: New Northwest Law Enforcement Training Academy now open
ARLINGTON—Just five months after its soft opening in October, the Washington State Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 20, for its newest regional law enforcement training center—Northwest Academy. Located in Arlington, the new training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two years following Pasco, which opened in […]
Republicans disrupt budget conversation with no-new-taxes, no-cuts plan
Being on the minority side in the state Senate means playing defense against a lot of bad pieces of legislation, but there are times when we can still take satisfaction in a job well done. One way or another, and at one stage or another in the lawmaking process, Senate Republicans managed to keep hundreds […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce Hosts Boeing Executive for Exclusive Lunch & Learn
EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Rich White, Government Relations Manager at Boeing, as the featured speaker for an exclusive Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Apex Everett, located at 16Eleven (1611 Everett Ave). As Everett continues to uphold its reputation as the Aerospace […]
