Centralia Plant Saved by Gas Conversion – But Is It Enough to Prevent Regional Energy Crisis?
Many in our state are probably too busy dealing with the effects of the latest “atmospheric river” to think about how winter will soon bring its own weather challenges. State lawmakers need to be thinking about it, however. A stretch of sub-freezing temperatures could leave our region’s energy grid struggling to handle the soaring demand […]
Red Cup Rebellion marches on Starbucks headquarters in Seattle ahead of holidays
SEATTLE—Starbucks union workers brought their ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ picket line to the coffee giant’s SODO headquarters Thursday, December 18, demanding the company resolve hundreds of its ULPs, end its “historic union busting” and return to the bargaining table with new proposals to improve pay, staffing, and scheduling. The strike, which launched on November 13 of […]
Trump signs order to reschedule marijuana for medical use
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a move aimed at removing longstanding barriers to research on its medical uses and providing better guidance for patients and doctors dealing with chronic pain and other conditions. […]
Hospitals performing gender-affirming care on children to lose Medicare and Medicaid funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it will terminate Medicare and Medicaid to any hospital that performs sex-rejecting procedures on minors, taking action to remove gender dysphoria as a disability, and sending “warning letters” to breast binder manufacturers. HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced a series of […]
Snohomish County offers Solid Waste Voucher Program
EVERETT—Snohomish County residents impacted by recent flood conditions can now dispose of flood-damaged household items at no charge at county solid waste facilities through its flood voucher program that ends January 18, 2026. The voucher program is authorized under county code during a state of emergency when safe and rapid removal of garbage would help […]
VIPs tour Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO Tour at Edmonds College
LYNNWOOD—A dozen representatives from various industry sectors took part in Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO (Exploring Careers in Healthcare Opportunities) Tour on Tuesday, December 16, at Edmonds College’s Hazel Miller Hall. ECHO Tour is a hands-on career exploration event that connects high school students across Snohomish County with real healthcare professionals, tools, and pathways. Through interactive, […]
Washington Republican Dan Newhouse will not seek reelection to Congress
YAKIMA VALLEY—United States Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican representing Washington’s 4th Congressional District, announced Wednesday, December 17, that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a congressional career marked by his vote to impeach President Donald J Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. “I am announcing today that I will not seek […]
CAIR files federal lawsuit against Gov DeSantis over terrorist designation
TAMPA—Leaders of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Florida chapter gathered at their headquarters on Tuesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his recent executive order that labeled the organization a terrorist group. The suit, filed Monday, December 15, in the U.S. District Court for […]
Governor allocates $3.5 Million in emergency funds for flood relief
SEATTLE—Today, Governor Bob Ferguson amended his emergency proclamation to provide emergency support in response to historic flooding across Washington. Ferguson announced the amendment at a press conference today, December 16, alongside King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello, Adjutant General Gent Welsh, Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith, Director of Emergency Management Robert Ezelle, Erin McCann with the […]
Report December flood damage with Snohomish County DEM
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., Dec. 16, 2025 – An online survey is now available to help residents report damage from the historic flooding that occurred on local river systems during a series of weather events starting Dec. 9. The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management launched the survey today and it can be accessed at https://bit.ly/SnoCo-Damage-Report […]
