Mud Bay aims for record-breaking donations to PNW animal shelters this holiday season
Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations—including 15 tons of pet food—to local PNW animal shelters this holiday season. “We’ve all seen how the shelters in our communities have been at max capacity,” said Mud Bay Shelter Programs Manager Justin Anderson. “This year we’re really focusing on helping with taking care […]
Larsen holds town hall, selected as top Dem on House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
EDMONDS—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted an in-person town hall event in Edmonds on Sunday, December 15, to discuss his priorities for the 119th Congress and hear directly from his constituents who he represents in Washington’s second Congressional District. He hosted a similar event in Ferndale the prior day. For someone that has received over 40,000 […]
Alderwood Water District seeks applicants to fill vacancy on its Board of Commissioners
LYNNWOOD—The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Commissioners. This position represents an exciting opportunity to serve the community and provide oversight for one of the State’s largest special purpose water and wastewater district. This vacancy will fill a role created by the retirement […]
Lawmaker proposes reallocating sales taxes for transportation budget
OLYMPIA (The Center Square)—Washington lawmaker, Senator Curtis King, R-Yakima, wants to shore up the state’s transportation budget by gradually increasing the proportion of sales taxes on vehicles currently dedicated to the general fund to be reallocated to the transportation budget over a six-year period. Proposed Senate Bill 5026 for the 2025 session offered by Senator King, […]
Making sense of Washington state’s multi-billion-dollar budget hole
OLYMPIA (The Washington Standard)—Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what it needs to pay for its commitments in education, human services, health care, corrections and other day-to-day government operations. On paper, the chasm is billions […]
An emerging gem: Mukilteo’s DEI Commission
Earlier this spring during our Council Strategic Retreat, the Council established our 2024 short-term and long-term priorities. One of our short-term priorities was to better utilize our DEI, MYAC and PAC committees. I, myself, was a member of the DEI Commission, as was Jason Moon, a fellow Councilmember. In fact, during each our respective tenures […]
Binda implies Lynnwood city attorney ignorant of the law
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s meeting got heated Monday, December 9, regarding Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s recent election win as a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner and whether holding both seats could be a potential conflict of interest Councilman Josh Binda alleges. During the meeting’s new business segment Councilman Joshua Binda made a motion that the city […]
Somers appoints Mike Fong as new Executive Director for Economic Development
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—County Executive Dave Somers has selected a new Executive Director for Economic Development. Mike Fong will take over the role starting January 6, 2025. Fong has worked at the local, state, and national level on initiatives to support businesses and invigorate the workforce. He most recently served as Director for the Washington State Department […]
Edmonds School District cancels controversial ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration event
EDMONDS—The Edmonds School District has officially cancelled its controversial “Know Your Rights” session aimed at preparing undocumented immigrants and their allies for potential ICE raids. The session was to meet at Meadowdale High School on December 17th, but due to controversy online resulting in harassment, the session has been cancelled indefinitely, a district spokesperson told […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities
EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
