Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]
Public invited to talk on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Update that will take place on May 14. Hosted by EASC, Coffee Chats are a series of virtual events that offer discussions on relevant community topics. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
Gesa Credit Union and Arbor Day Foundation celebrate 31,000 trees planted
RICHLAND—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce this Arbor Day that its Forevergreen Affinity Card, a fundraising program created in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, has had a successful first year. With support from more than 7,000 Gesa members and card holders, the two organizations raised more than $66,000, which will go […]
Snohomish County hosts FREE Earth Week recycling event
MONROE—Snohomish County Office of Energy & Sustainability will be hosting a FREE Earth Week Recycling Event with Climate Resiliency Showcase, on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until capacity is reached. This community-driven initiative, held at the Evergreen State Fair Park’s West (Red) Parking Lot, aims to provide residents with an […]
‘Semi’ serious: Will Bird’s candidacy clip Reichert’s wings?
Campaign victories go to those who do the work to earn the win; party endorsements should be endowed by the same measure, but Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird hasn’t earned that honor through hard work and delivering results. Politics is a blood sport. It is a zero-sum game defined by clear winners and clear losers. […]
AZ Supreme Court rules 160-year-old law criminalizing abortion still stands
ARIZONA—The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, April 9, in a 4-2 vote, that a state law written in 1862, nearly completely prohibiting abortion statewide, is still enforceable. The 162-year-old state law makes abortion a felony, punishable from anywhere between two to five years in prison, for anyone who performs one, or helps a woman obtain […]
Public invited to virtual meeting on Port Boundary ballot measure
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting a virtual event on April 9, 2024, featuring a discussion with the Port of Everett on a historic ballot measure to expand the Port boundary. The Port of Everett currently covers most of Everett, parts of Mukilteo, and areas in unincorporated Snohomish County near Marysville, totaling around 110,000 […]
Larsen secures key wins for Washingtonians in $1.2T spending package
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of a bipartisan $1.2 trillion spending package that funds the government through September 2024 and invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families. The spending package passed the House with a vote of 286 to 134 on Friday, March 22, the Senate the following day with a […]
DelBene highlights tax assistance options ahead of filing deadline
REDMOND—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), on April 6, visited Hopelink’s Redmond Market and Service Center to discuss tax filing assistance options ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. Hopelink provides free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to local residents through volunteers with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps sponsored by United Way of King County. “Filing […]
County approves ballot measure to expand Port of Everett boundary
EVERETT—On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August 2024 primary ballot. Council action follows a historic first by the Port of Everett Commission, which on December 19, 2023, unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220 directing Port staff […]
