Working families tax credit heads to Governor’s desk
Idea wins broad bi-partisan support Qualified families would qualify for rebate A tax credit for working families in Washington passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote April 11, with lawmakers on both sides saying the exemption for low-income earners was a long time coming. HB 1297 passed the Democratic-led Senate chamber on a bipartisan 47-2 […]
Many in Snohomish County lack adequate internet access
Whether for work, school, or play, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have undoubtedly illustrated the growing necessity of the internet. However, many came to the realization after life was forcibly switched to ‘online-only mode’ that not everyone has reliable access to the internet. As previously reported, this is largely what motivated the Snohomish County Executive and […]
Joshua Binda kicks-off Lynnwood City Council campaign
21-year-old Joshua Binda will be the youngest African American elected to public office in Washington State if voted onto the Lynnwood City Council. On March 25, the first-time candidate, running for the Lynnwood City Council, held his virtual campaign kick-off event, where he spoke to an online crowd of over 70 community members. “Making a […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicks-off reelection campaign
Mukilteo, Wash. – City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson kicked off her re-election campaign during a virtual event on March 23, aspiring to secure a third mayoral term. This election cycle, Gregerson is up against familiar rival and former mayor Joe Marine, whom she beat in 2013. She was reelected in 2017. “I’m really proud […]
Silver Lake Trail Project: Improving recreational opportunities in Everett
Everett, Wash.– A long-standing plan for a pedestrian path surrounding Silver Lake is making headway amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Although a long-term goal of the city, the anticipated high expense to achieve the Silver Lake Trail Project kept the plan dormant. In 2019, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin discovered ways to cut costs without compromising the […]
Mill Creek passes ordinance to re-criminalize drugs
UPDATED 8:42 AM April 14, 2021: Added to the article that Lake Stevens passed a similar ordinance on March 23, 2021 with a vote of 5-2. MILL CREEK, WA – The City of Mill Creek passed an ordinance Tuesday, April 13, making knowing possession of a controlled substance a crime following weeks of debate and […]
14 fallen officers will be included in the Washington State Peace Officer’s Memorial
14 fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in both 2019 and 2020 and will be included in the Washington State Peace Officers Memorial on our state capital’s campus in Olympia. Behind the Badge Foundation, The Line of Duty Death (LODD) Committee has reviewed and approved the criterion of 14 […]
Mayor Smith moves forward with hiring of RSJC despite Council’s request to delay
LYNNWOOD, WA – Mayor Nicola Smith sent a memo to the City Council of Lynnwood, Friday April 2, informing that she is moving forward with hiring of the Race and Social Justice Coordinator (RSJC), despite many council members’ reservations. Race and Social Justice Coordinator Background During the budget process approved in November 2020, Mayor Smith […]
Big corporations, lockdowns and COVID, oh my!
Big corporation haters lament: corporations fuel commercialism, drive out small businesses, inject millions of dollars into elections, unfairly influence our political system, and are just plain EVIL. Pop culture in turn, often echoes these sentiments and paints corporations as the bad guys. The Resident Evil franchise exemplifies this since the Umbrella Corporation’s research is what […]
