Delbene says WA health insurance premiums will rise by 65 percent because of Trump Megabill
BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) underscored the dramatic harm of President Trump’s megabill on Washington families’ access to health coverage yesterday during a roundtable with patients, providers, advocates, and state officials. The law, which passed Congress with only Republican votes, will result in a 65 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year for WA […]
Green Earth Cup Unites 11 Nations in SeaTac’s Epic Soccer and Cultural Celebration
The unifying power of soccer was on full display during the inaugural Green Earth Cup held on August 2 at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac. With a motto of “Together as One,” the cup — hosted by the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA) — saw over 1200 people in attendance and had 15 teams representing […]
Mill Creek is furious with South County Fire for lack of transparency and broken promises
MILL CREEK—Both Mill Creek residents and Mill Creek City Council are furious with South County Fire for violating its contract and relocating Station 76 staff to Martha Lake with little to no communication or public outreach. The South County Fire Board of Commissioners is set to continue the discussion at its upcoming board meeting scheduled for […]
Snohomish County 2025 Primary Election winners and losers
As the 2025 Primary Election results unfold in Snohomish County, the Auditor’s Office has counted 80,967 ballots representing a voter turnout of 17.04%. Only two candidates with the highest percentage of votes, advance to the 2025 General Election that begins on October 17, and ends on November 4. The next election update will be by […]
Music programs not cut, but made mandatory for 6th graders amid parent outcry
In a letter-to-the-editor by Carmela Amador-Fortin, a resident and band parent, criticizing the Edmonds School District’s decision to eliminate 6th-grade band and orchestra programs without public input, transparency, or justification, despite a $452 million operating budget. She argues that the cut, valued at $780,000, was unnecessary and ignored majority support by the community (only 45.1% […]
Boeing Q2 2025 Earnings Signal Turnaround with Surging Revenue and Shrinking Losses
EVERETT—Amid aircraft quality issues and a lengthy labor strike in 2024, Boeing delivered a mixed yet encouraging second-quarter earnings performance in 2025, posting revenue of $22.7 billion—a robust 35% jump from the prior year—while narrowing its GAAP loss per share to $0.92 from $2.33. The company’s massive backlog swelled to $619 billion, encompassing more than 5,900 commercial airplanes, […]
Community Health Center of Snohomish County Celebrates National Health Center Week
EVERETT—Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2025, which will take place August 3-9. The annual event highlights the essential role community health centers play in improving public health and providing Americans with equal health opportunities. Community health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving […]
City of Mukilteo Now Accepting Applications for Its Three Annual Grant Programs
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo is now accepting applications for three grant programs to support community events, services, and tourism in 2026. Each grant has unique eligibility criteria. All applications must be submitted online by their respective September deadlines. 1. Community Support Grants The Community Support Grant program will award up to $30,000 in total funding […]
The Victor Tavern Edmonds Celebrates One Year with Discounted Birthday Menu, Free Bowling, and Block Party Fun
EDMONDS—The Victor Tavern Edmonds is turning one, and we’re celebrating with the community that has made our first year unforgettable. As a proud part of the vibrant Edmonds culinary scene, we’re excited to mark this milestone by giving back to the guests who’ve supported us from day one. From Tuesday, August 5 through Thursday, August […]
Here’s where Lynnwood spent its $10.9 million in ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Lynnwood, received funds through state […]
