Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence
OLYMPIA [Cassie Diamond] – As Washingtonians geared up to celebrate love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, lawmakers highlighted how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors. During a press conference Feb. 13, Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, said we are facing a “worldwide reckoning” after the release of the Epstein files. She went on […]
Cantwell shows her support for the Seattle Seahawks in the world’s most remote continent
SOUTH POLE—Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) showed her support for the Seattle Seahawks in Antarctica – the world’s most remote, and isolated, continent – ahead of the Seattle sports team’s Super Bowl matchup against the New England Patriots Sunday. Cantwell was visiting Antarctica for a congressional delegation, her office said. This morning Sen. Cantwell continued her […]
Ferguson and congressional leaders request Trump to approve Major FEMA support after historic floods
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson on January 21, in unison with the entire bi-partisan Washington state congressional delegation the following day, sent letters to President Donald J Trump requesting critical FEMA designation, and funding, to help communities impacted by the record-breaking flooding in December 2025. For nearly two weeks in December, many rivers across Washington […]
Liias introduces bill to allow Sound Transit to issue 75-year general obligation bonds
OLYMPIA — Sound Transit would be able to issue 75-year general obligation bonds under new legislation introduced by Senate Transportation Committee Chair Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). The bipartisan bill would give Sound Transit an additional financing tool to deliver promised projects to riders and keep up with rising constructions costs due to inflation and tariffs. “Transit riders can’t afford business as usual anymore. We must give our transit partners […]
SCOTUS 7-2 Ruling Opens Door to Challenges on Mail-In Votes After Election Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Candidates in elections can challenge the rules that govern the counting of votes in their election the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 14, ruled in a 7-2 decision that can affect mail-in vote counting in Washington state. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections agrees that plaintiffs […]
Proposed ‘Billionaire Tax’ in California results in an exodus of $700+ billion in wealth
With all this talk about a Millionaires’ Tax in Washington state, California may provide a crystal ball into what may happen here in the Evergreen State. After passing a “Millionaires’ Tax” in 2004, then a “Very-High Earner” tax on those making over $250,000 passed in 2012, now Californians may be hit with a new “Billionaire […]
Lynnwood City Council passes sales tax increase to 10.7%, now highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—The council voted 5-1, at its Monday business meeting, to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities—Council Vice President Derica Escamilla was the lone dissent. Starting April 1, on April Fool’s Day, Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate will increase to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. […]
Gesa Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 Education Scholarships
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, announced its distinguished Scholarship Program will now be accepting applications through February 28, 2026. “Every year, we hear from students who are putting in the work to reach their goals, and their stories remind us why […]
Ferguson sounds alarm on levee conditions, Guard deployed for 24/7 monitoring
KENT—Governor Bob Ferguson outlined ongoing flood risks Saturday amid a historic deluge from back-to-back atmospheric rivers, announcing the mobilization of 100 National Guard members to patrol strained levees while warning of a moderate chance for additional breaches despite receding waters. “The risk of another breach has most certainly come down in the past week,” Ferguson […]
Boeing donates $500,000 to support flooding recovery in Puget Sound
SEATTLE—Boeing is donating $500,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe flooding in the Puget Sound area. Funding will go to the following organizations supporting recovery and relief efforts: “In this time of urgent need, we stand alongside our Puget Sound communities and our employees impacted by […]
