Sultan celebrates the opening of its new multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant
SULTAN—Federal, state, and local officials celebrated on September 24 the completion of upgrades to the City of Sultan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 30403 U.S. Highway 2. The upgrades facilitate the long-term growth of Sultan and ensure that Sultan’s wastewater is properly treated before being discharged into the Sultan River. “As the largest capital project […]
Canadian Supreme Court halts cull of ostriches at farm
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA—With the whole world watching and holding its breath, Canada’s Supreme Court slammed the brakes on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) brutal plan to massacre 400 healthy ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms. The farm, located in the quiet Kootenay town of Edgewood, British Columbia, has become the focal point of a contentious […]
Ferguson honors 24 public servants with Outstanding Leadership Awards
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson honored 24 dedicated public servants with the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Awards on September 23 at the Governor’s Mansion. The honorees include managers from multiple state agencies and the University of Washington and Washington State University. The awards were created in 1985 by Governor Booth Gardner. “Washington’s dedicated public employees are […]
Hazel Miller Foundation awards over $100,000 to 12 nonprofits
EDMONDS—The Hazel Miller Foundation has awarded $103,581 to 12 nonprofit organizations in its August 2025 grant cycle. The funding supports a range of local efforts that strengthen the Edmonds community and neighboring areas through education, social services, environmental programs, and cultural opportunities. This round includes grants to Edmonds School District to expand student learning initiatives, […]
County holds ninth annual A night to remember, a time to act for opioid awareness
EVERETT—Approximately 300 people gathered at the Snohomish County Plaza on Thursday, August 28, to remember loved ones, share resources, and spread a message of action and hope during Hope Soldiers’ and Snohomish County’s ninth annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act. The evening began with a few words from Hope Soldiers’ founder and […]
Lynnwood Council approves retail cannabis within city limits
LYNNWOOD—In a 5-2 vote, the Lynnwood City Council during it Monday, September 22 Business meeting, approve an ordinance permitting retail cannabis businesses in specific zones within city limits. The ordinance establishes regulations for up to four retail cannabis businesses, with priority given to existing title certificate holders issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis […]
ANTIFA designated a Domestic Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on September 22, signed an executive order designating ANTIFA a domestic terrorist organization. “President Trump: “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” President Trump stated in the release. “I will also be […]
HHS unveil new measures to battle autism epidemic affecting 1 in 31 US Children
WASHINGTON—In a coordinated push to address the escalating autism epidemic, President Donald J Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. unveiled on Monday, September 22, three major initiatives aimed at advancing treatments, informing families on potential health risks, and accelerating research into the disorder’s root causes. “For too long, […]
As a life-long public servant, Sam Low seeks reelection to make his community a better place
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Heading into the November General Elections, current Snohomish County Councilman and Washington State Representative, Sam Low is seeking reelection to continue serving his constituents in District 5. Low’s priorities are the same as they’ve always been; public safety, transportation, and not raising taxes. “Public safety is the number one issue. If people don’t feel […]
Snohomish County accepting applications for hotel-motel grant cycle
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for round two of the 2026 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County. […]
