EASC hosts virtual panel on transportation updates on July 15
EVERETT— Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Coffee Chats panel discussion titled Snohomish County Transportation Update, on Tuesday, July 15, via Zoom. This hour-long session will highlight key infrastructure initiatives and explore how current and future transportation investments are shaping the county’s economic and community landscape. The event will bring together local […]
‘Numbers expose the truth,’ challenger Scott Murphy blasts Everett Mayor on handling of homelessness
EVERETT—Scott Murphy, a former Everett City Councilmember challenging incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin in the 2025 mayoral race, has criticized her administration’s handling of homelessness, in an op-ed submitted to the Lynnwood Times, citing a significant increase in unsheltered individuals in Everett. According to the 2025 Snohomish County Point-in-Time (PIT) count, Everett’s unsheltered population has risen […]
Slight Decline in Homelessness According to 2025 Point-in-Time Count
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count on January 22, 2025, documenting 1,140 individuals experiencing homelessness, marking a 1.8% decrease from the previous year—21 fewer people. “The Point in Time Count is important to help us better understand homelessness in our county and the impact of local programs working to reduce homelessness. While […]
Iran’s nuclear ambitions hammered, world reminded of US military dominance, now braces for Strait of Hormuz showdown
On Saturday. June 20, the world not only witnessed a precision military strike against Iran’s nuclear targets, the United States military, under President Donald J Trump as Commander-in-Chief, has likely removed any doubt to America’s adversaries and “allies” that it can “completely and totally obliterate” any threat in the world within 24 hours undetected. President […]
South County Fire Board Welcomes New Edmonds Liaison
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners welcomed William Morris to serve as the liaison from the City of Edmonds on Tuesday, June 17. Morris, an Edmonds police officer appointed by the city, is president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. Edmonds residents voted in April to annex into South County Fire, a regional fire authority […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
Gov Ferguson announces ferry service expansions, including a new hybrid-electric boat
SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, joined by Chair of Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Representative Greg Nance (D-Kitsap), and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, announced new service expansions to the Washington State Ferry system Thursday, June 13, including a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route beginning this weekend. “We are a ferry dependent community. And for […]
Larsen introduces the PROTECT Act to combat drug trafficking within tribes
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), joined by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT.), U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced a bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act which aims to combat drug trafficking within tribal communities. If passed the PROTECT Act would expand Special Tribal Criminal […]
Niko Battle, Everett City Council candidate, believes he can be the champion South Everett needs
EVERETT—Niko Battle, who is running for Everett City Council Position 4, believes he is one who has a deep understanding of government, politics, and what it takes to make positive change happen. “I’ve talked to so many people in the district who feel that we’ve been neglected, feel as though our community hasn’t been heard […]
Beloved Snohomish County legend, Marilyn Quincy, passes away at 81
EVERETT—Marilyn Quincy, founder of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and Snohomish County legend, passed away on June 4. She was 81. “Your selfless service and extraordinary contributions have left a profound and lasting impact on our community. You helped shape a brighter, more hopeful future for generations to come. Though your passing leaves a […]
