Sheriff Deputies and Costco donated hams to replenish local food bank after burglary
ARLINGTON—The Snohomish County Food Bank in Arlington fell victim to a burglary on the morning of December 15 resulting in damage to their cooler and theft of food. Arlington Police Department officers identified the suspect, who was driving a stolen truck connected to the burglary. When officers attempted to stop the truck, the suspect fled; […]
Secretary of State for Maine unilaterally disqualifies Trump from Primary Ballot
AUGUSTA, Maine—The Maine Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows (D), unilaterally ruled on December 28 that the 45th President of the United States and leading GOP Presidential nominee, Donald J Trump, is disqualified from the state’s 2024 Primary Ballot under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. “I do not reach this conclusion lightly. Democracy is sacred… […]
Let’s Go Washington turns in over 2.6 million signatures for all six landmark initiatives
TUMWATER—The Let’s Go Washington citizen action group turned in 424,890 signatures on Thursday to provide Washington residents the choice to opt of the state-operated Washington Cares Fund assessment – aka Long-term Care Tax (LTC). “The huge lies that are being told that this somehow takes away long-term care health…this is a complete and total falsehood; all […]
Secretary Hobbs announces launch of redesigned VoteWA voter portal
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State launched an updated user experience for Washingtonians at its VoteWA portal on December 26. The enhanced website is supported by a new look, user-informed navigation, and additional accessibility features to help voters easily and quickly find what they need. “VoteWA’s new intuitive design reflects our commitment to providing […]
Five things we learned about Alzheimer’s disease and treatment in 2023
This year was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In this new era of Alzheimer’s treatments, below are five significant discoveries from 2023: Three newly approved treatments for Alzheimer’s, with a fourth on the way In July 2023, the U.S. Food […]
WEA partners with advocacy groups to condemn anti-tax ballot initiatives
SEATTLE—The Washington Education Association along with advocacy groups Invest In WA Now and Children’s Alliance warn that two anti-tax ballot initiatives turned in by citizen action group Let’s Go Washington last week, will not only defund paid family leave and long-term care, but will also defund the state’s Education Legacy Trust Account by $900 million. “These […]
Bills to modernize national weather alert system passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio Modernization Act (NWR Modernization Act) and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio alert system, both passed the U. S. Senate on December 18 unanimously and how heads to the House for vote. U.S. […]
Nic’s Barbershop holds annual Cuts of Cops event
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 25, 2023—Mukilteo Police partnered with Nic’s Barbershop on Saturday, November 18, to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research with its annual “Cuts with Cops” event. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., community members could get a haircut from a member of the Mukilteo Police Department. During the event, Nic’s staff supervised officers […]
Everett Recovery Café welcomes Larsen on tour of new facility
EVERETT—Everett Recovery Café welcomed Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Tuesday, December 19, to share firsthand experiences of substance abuse disorder by frontline employees and volunteers. “Addiction is a not a moral failing, but a disease that requires treatment and support for recovery,” Representative Larsen said. “Congress and the Administration must continue to listen to the […]
Electroimpact holds annual MAC Christmas party, announces profit share
MUKILTEO, Wash., December 19, 2023—Approximately 500 employees, their families and guests, attended the annual Electroimpact MAC Christmas Party on December 9, featuring a breathtaking Christmas light display, photos with Santa, and numerous activities for kids. Perched atop its main, 4-story building, a 50-foot, 180-pound Christmas tree shines above the Mukilteo skyline. For years, Electroimpact’s annual […]
