Legislators united in bipartisan effort for safer commutes on roadways
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 1, 2023—Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined Governor Jay Inslee to say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at safer roads by protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle when driving, imposing more restrictions on […]
$25 Million grants to address racism as a public health crisis
The Gathering Collaborative along with King County government invites you, our community and business partners across the region to join us in continuing the critical work to undo the harms of systemic racism, which was declared a public health crisis by King County in 2020. Envisioned jointly by community members and King County in August […]
Archbishop Murphy newest film ‘Varsity Squad’ premiers this Friday
EVERETT, Wash., January 30, 2023—The Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS) Fine Arts Department’s latest feature film, Varsity Squad, premiers at the PUD Theater this Friday, February 3 with an additional screening Saturday, February 4. Tickets for the PUD showings can be purchased by clicking here. The film follows a group of undercover cops who, in an […]
Washington State Medal of Valor bill passes House
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 28, 2023—Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) passed his first bill in the House Chamber on Thursday, January 26. HB-1031: Modifying medal of valor award presentation requirements, makes it easier to honor everyday people who put their lives on the line to save another with the Washington State Medal of Valor, passed with […]
Everett Link Extension feedback period now open until March 10
EVERETT, Wash., January 27, 2023—The Everett Link Extension project team is currently requesting public scoping comments. Before they start work on an environmental impact statement (EIS), they are looking for public feedback to guide the decision-making process. From now until March 10, you can make your voice heard by sharing your feedback on the route, […]
Public invited to Cascade Symphony Orchestra Annual Children’s Concert
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. North, in Edmonds. Admission to the Children’s Concert is $10 for adults and $3 for youngsters and students. This will be the first live presentation of […]
Lake Stevens teacher and coach arrested for sexual misconduct
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 26, 2023—A Lake Stevens High School teacher and coach, Mark Warren Hein, 55, was arrested yesterday for six charges involving sexual misconduct with minors. Hein was placed on administrative leave this school year while allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional conduct were investigated by local law enforcement, the school said. He was […]
Binda found guilty of violating public disclosure laws, fined $1,000
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) found Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda guilty of two separate PDC violations and imposed a $1,000 fine at its public hearing Thursday, January 26. The violations include using $2,742 of campaign funds for personal use (RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238) related expenditures as well as […]
Bill eliminating of cost-sharing for abortion services proposed
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—Insurance policies that cover abortion would be required to cover the entire cost of the procedure under provisions of a bill now eliminating cost-sharing being debated in the state Legislature. “This bill is about removing barriers to access to abortion services, regardless of the ability to pay,” said Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, […]
Senate honors retiring Veterans Affairs Director Alvarado-Ramos
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—On behalf of the people of Washington, and specifically the more than 520,000 veterans who call Washington home, the state Senate yesterday honored retiring Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Director Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos. Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley) is prime sponsor of Senate Resolution 8607, which thanks Alvarado-Ramos for […]
