Mars to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion
Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care and snacks, and Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, announced on August 14 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion, including assumed net leverage. Under the terms of the […]
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 […]
Snohomish County among winners of Governor’s 2024 Smart Communities Awards
OLYMPIA—Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site (LBCAMS), a Snohomish County Public Works restoration project led by Oscar Fuentes, was one of 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards announced by the Washington State Department of Commerce on August 12. Earlier this year, the Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site project was named a […]
Something is rotten in the State of Denmark/Washington
THE SETUP – Undisclosed Hearings to invalidate the Initiatives Friday afternoon I received an urgent phone call informing me that, “The Washington State Supreme Court is deciding a case in two hours on the Let’s Go Washington initiatives.” The case has been in motion since January 2024. We have received not one word nor one […]
Mukilteo Police Department launches new recruitment website
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo proudly announces the launch of the Mukilteo Police Department Recruitment Website aimed at attracting passionate and dedicated individuals to join the police force. Mayor Joe Marine highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “This new platform is essential for connecting with individuals who share our commitment to community service and public […]
Local athletes represent the US at Summer Olympics
Among the more than 10,000 athletes, Washington state is represented at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris with almost a dozen athletes, some from Snohomish County. The achievements of these local athletes highlight the exceptional talent and dedication found in Washington state. From gold medals to historic finishes, their performances have not only brought pride […]
Don’t forget to catch the Perseids meteor shower tonight
The Perseids meteor shower, often hailed as the best annual meteor shower for casual stargazers, is set to dazzle the night skies with a spectacular show this year; up to 100 Perseids meteors will streak skies with color and lights across the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event is best between 11 p.m., Sunday, August 11, […]
State Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to throw out initiatives
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected two cases on Friday, August 9, by progressive groups—Defend Washington and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund—against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that aimed to invalidate all seven citizen-initiated initiatives of which three were passed by the legislature into law earlier this year in March, and four to be […]
