WA Democrats drop push for business tax to cover Medicaid costs
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington state Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a new tax on employers like Walmart and Amazon, whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid. The proposal came amid recent federal cuts to the program, which provides insurance for low-income Americans. The Senate’s budget committee was set to vote on advancing the legislation last […]
Judge Dave Larson (Ret.) announces run for Washington State Supreme Court
Judge Dave Larson (Retired) officially announced his campaign for Position 5 on the Washington State Supreme Court today, Monday, Feb. 23, following the retirement announcement of Justice Barbara Madsen. Larson enters the race with massive statewide momentum, having earned over 1.6 million votes and coming within 0.61% of a seat on the state’s highest court […]
Marysville opens nominations for Marysville Business Awards
Help us honor the best of the best! The City of Marysville presents three business awards annually to outstanding local businesses. “Our city’s economic success is built on the dedication of businesses of all sizes and industries. We’re proud to recognize their achievements and welcome the new businesses that continue to choose Marysville,” Mayor Jon […]
Budget bills in WA Legislature would tap rainy day fund, spend heavily on legal payouts
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia] —Democrats in the Washington Legislature on Sunday proposed tapping the state’s rainy day savings account and slashing hundreds of millions of dollars for a child care program for low-income families to balance the state’s budget into next year. But under their plans, the state’s main operating account would have a more […]
Mexican Army Kills Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho,’ Retaliatory Attacks Cripple Major Cities
Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel known as “El Mencho,” during a military operation Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, triggering immediate retaliatory attacks by cartel members disrupting major cities and issuance of international travel warnings. SEATAC showing all flights to Puerto Vallarta […]
Trump warns Iran as bombers, fighter jets, and carriers build up in the Middle East
President Donald J Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Thursday, giving Tehran 10 to 15 days to reach a “meaningful” nuclear deal or face severe consequences, as the United States amasses its largest military presence in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The buildup, including two aircraft carriers and over […]
EASC Announces Activate Snohomish Community Grant Recipients
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on Feb. 19 announced the recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $85,000 to 22 businesses and municipalities across Snohomish County. Each grant is designed to support local readiness and engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™. Funded by the Seattle Foundation with support […]
Amid Trump crackdown, Lynnwood proposes protections for immigrants from ICE
LYNNWOOD—Amid escalating national outrage over fatal shootings and tactics by ICE in sweeping immigration crackdowns — which has deported over 540,000 people since January 2025 — the Lynnwood City Council debated a resolution on Tuesday, February 17, to shield immigrant residents from federal agents and raids. The Lynnwood police warned of legal risks if they […]
A proposed bill would place worker rights under state protection
OLYMPIA [Annika Hauer]— Under a bill before the legislature, a state agency would step in to protect workers under collective bargaining should a federal board fail to do so. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces labor laws and rights in the private sector with the exemption of agricultural workers. In January 2025, President Donald […]
Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax
OLYMPIA [Bill Lucia] — A day after the Washington state Senate approved an income tax on millionaire earners, Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s still not satisfied with the bill. He’s previously preached the need to pump a significant portion of the proceeds toward tax relief. On Tuesday, he said lawmakers hadn’t gone far enough and […]
