Washington House passes $78 billion state operating budget, Senate and governor to weigh in
The Washington state House passed its operating budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate and the governor on a spending blueprint to address a looming multi-billion-dollar shortfall. The House approved the two-year $77.8 billion operating budget on a 54-44 vote in which five Democrats joined all Republicans in opposition. The five Democrats who […]
US Air Force selects Boeing for new F-47
ARLINGTON, Va.—President Donald J Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 21 in the Oval Office that Boeing was awarded the contract to design, build and deliver the world’s first sixth generation fighter jet, the F-47, for the United States Air Force. “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States […]
Nate Nehring announces re-election bid to a campaign kick-off attended by over 500 supporters
EVERETT—Slightly over 500 attended an early morning 7 a.m. breakfast on Thursday in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Angel of the Winds Arena to support the re-election of Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring. “I can’t believe we have over five hundred that thought, ‘I will wake up at 7 a.m. to […]
Larsen supports Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect Americans’ Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Friday, February 7, joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will stop people with conflicts of interest or without a security clearance from accessing the highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system. The Treasury payment system is responsible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. “An unelected […]
City of Lynnwood launches program to support small businesses
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department (DBS) is excited to announce the launch of its Small Business Development Program designed to support local businesses as they grow and succeed. The program will offer a variety of technical assistance services, including business development workshops, financial guidance and support for accessing lending options, marketing […]
Lynnwood City Council 5-minute Recap: January 27, 2025
LYNNWOOD—During Monday’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting on January 27, Mayor Christine Frizzell, in addressing the allegations that Council Vice President Josh Binda may not be a Lynnwood resident, stated that she confirmed via voter registration that Joshua Binda is a resident within the city of Lynnwood. However, a review of the state voter registration […]
USDOT awards $79.7 million grant for new Bus Rapid Transit Line in King County
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Wednesday announced a $79.7 million construction grant award to King County Metro to support a bus rapid transit line that will provide fast, frequent, and reliable service between the cities of Renton, Auburn, and Kent, located south of Seattle. The grant for the new RapidRide […]
Lake Stevens parents of special needs child calling upon law makers for more support
LAKE STEVENS—After Jessica Morrow, a Lake Stevens mother to a special needs child, had to stay at home to be full-time caretakers, she and 5,000 parents statewide, are now banding together to ask law makers for more support. One of Morrow’s two children, Jayden (15), has multiple special needs with his two main diagnoses being […]
Verdant awards $140,000 to support Nourishing Network program
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has been awarded a $140,000 grant from Verdant Health Commission to support its efforts in addressing food insecurity for children and families within South Snohomish County. This funding will bolster the Foundation’s Nourishing Network program, which provides critical meal services during weekends, summers, and major holidays to struggling children […]
Inslee proposes $70 billion biennium budget with new 1% tax increase for wealthy
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee held a press conference on Tuesday, December 17, addressing his proposed $69.8 billion 2025-2027 biennium state budget in what very well might be the last press conference he ever holds as Governor. “I want to express pride in Washington today and this announcement we’re making today. I was so in love with […]
