Voters will see budget effects of initiatives on Washington ballots
OLYMPIA—Legal wrangling ended in the state’s high court August 9 over the four initiatives that Washington voters will decide this November. Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that information about how three of them could affect the state budget will appear alongside the measures on the ballot. In a two-page ruling, justices affirmed a lower court’s decision […]
WA Democratic Party pushing to keep Robert Kennedy Jr off ballot
The state Democratic Party wants presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) kept off the ballot in Washington this November. It contends the 4,181 signatures submitted by We the People in support of Kennedy’s nomination were not collected at a party convention as required by state law, making him ineligible to be one of voters’ choices. Kennedy’s […]
More than $380,000 awarded to local school districts by Gesa Credit Union
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is proud to announce that it is awarding more than $380,000 to partner school districts across Washington state through its Affinity Debit Card Program, marking the program’s largest annual contribution to date. The record-breaking funds, which were generated through the 2023-2024 school year, will support local schools by enhancing academic […]
DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]
DelBene announces $1.1 million for Bothell Bridge Replacement Planning
BOTHELL—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced on Wednesday, August 7, that the City of Bothell is receiving $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for the replacement of the 102nd Ave. NE bridge over SR-522 and the Sammamish River. The 102nd Ave. NE bridge plays a critical role for seniors, first responders, […]
DelBene delivers $1.5 million for Arlington roadway projects
ARLINGTON—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered two ceremonial checks on Thursday, August 8, totaling $1,500,000 to the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe for roadway improvement projects on SR-531 and SR-530. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. $1 million will go towards the new 12-foot-wide multi-use trail along SR-531 from 67th Ave to […]
Public invited to candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day
EVERETT—People throughout Snohomish County are invited to a night of remembrance, resources, and hope on Thursday, August 29. The eighth annual Snohomish County overdose awareness event, “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act,” will take place at the Snohomish County Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller in Everett. A resource fair will begin at 5 p.m., with the […]
SnoCo DUI and Target Zero will conduct DUI Emphasis Patrols this weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI Emphasis Patrols August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, in South Snohomish County. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Lynnwood Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Arlington Police Department, Edmonds Police Department, Marysville Police Department along with the Washington State […]
National Night Out at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen
LYNNWOOD—On August 6, Lynnwood embraced National Night Out with enthusiasm, as officers from the Lynnwood Police Department and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office engaged with local communities. Our team visited one of the standout celebrations held at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, located at 2503 191st PL SW, just off of 196th Street. The event, organized […]
Marysville School District crisis ‘extremely urgent,’ audit finds, investigation underway
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District took another hit this week after the Washington State Auditor released its recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “I must stress that it is a rare and alarming audit result,” wrote State Auditor Pat McCarthy. The report, released August 5, found that the district “could […]
