WA State Senate adopts new rule restricting press in chamber to ‘maintain decorum’
OLYMPIA—In a voice-only vote, the Washington State Senate on Wednesday, March 27, overwhelmingly adopted a rule within its last four weeks of the Legislative Session to restrict members of the press from “the wings” and adjacent areas of the of the Senate unless accompanied by a sitting senator or senator’s staff member. The members of […]
Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors
OLYMPIA—A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Valor – during a ceremony at the State Capitol, Tuesday, March 18. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, […]
WSCJTC earns top international accreditation in law enforcement training
BURIEN—The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) has earned Accreditation from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), scoring higher than any other IADLEST-Accredited agency. This recognition affirms WSCJTC’s commitment to excellence in law enforcement training and its role as a national leader in professional standards. Established in 1974, […]
Washington state sues Adams County for cooperating with ICE
SPOKANE—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit today, March 10, against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly “illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist local officials for federal civil immigration work.” The lawsuit filed in Spokane County Superior Court says the Adams County Sheriff’s Office […]
Nate Nehring announces re-election bid to a campaign kick-off attended by over 500 supporters
EVERETT—Slightly over 500 attended an early morning 7 a.m. breakfast on Thursday in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Angel of the Winds Arena to support the re-election of Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring. “I can’t believe we have over five hundred that thought, ‘I will wake up at 7 a.m. to […]
Sheriff’s Office releases new Level III Sex Offender Community Notification
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office releases the following Level III Sex Offender Community Notification. Following new guidelines from Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC), any Level III Registered Sex Offender living in Snohomish County will be posted on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page when there is a new community notification. What are […]
Latest deadline in Washington Legislature fells more bills
More legislation fell by the wayside Friday, February 28, in the Washington Legislature, including bills on signature gathering for ballot initiatives, free school meals and ballot box tampering. Friday was the deadline for bills to pass through fiscal committees, like Senate Ways and Means and House Appropriations. With a multibillion-dollar deficit hanging over the session, […]
Who is voting for what: Future 42 releases its scorecard for local governments
Future 42 Snohomish County has analyzed key 2024 votes in the Snohomish County Council, and the city councils of Edmond, Everett, and Lynnwood into a custom scorecard for each to help inform residents if local council members are reflecting their values with their votes. Snohomish County Council 2024 Scorecard Below are some of the key votes that […]
Former Archbishop Murphy teacher charged with felony child sex abuse
KIRKLAND—On Monday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) charged 32-year-old John Robert Doty, a now-former science teacher at Archbishop Murphy High School with multiple felonies. Doty was booked into the King County Correctional Facility on February 20 for the alleged “sexual exploitation of a child.” Filing charges on the 24th, the KCPAO requested that […]
Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee recognizes ‘Black men in Action’
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee held its first ever breakfast event entitled Black men in Action at the Washington State University Everett Campus on Wednesday, February 26. The purpose of the event was to bring men together to explore ways how Black men can mentor Black youth, while recognizing Black men who have spent […]
