Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses
WASHINGTON D.C.—The United States House of Representatives passed HR 927 on December 13, condemning antisemitism on university campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution passed with 303 yeas and 126 nays with all nays but one, Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4), coming from Democrats. Snohomish […]
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos expelled from Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 1, 2023—Today, the United States House of Representative voted 311 (yeas) -114 (nays) – 2 (present) to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY03) from Congress for misusing campaign funds for his own personal use. The vote comes after the House Ethics Committee chaired by Michael Guest, R-Miss. released a scathing report finding substantial […]
Monroe receives $481,000 funds for mobile mental health services
MONROE, Wash., November 22, 2023—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented a $481,000 ceremonial check to the City of Monroe for the expansion of mental health and dispatch services across the Sky Valley region. DelBene secured the funds in the FY23 federal funding law. The project, led by the Cities of Monroe and Sultan in partnership with […]
House passes bill to add federal district court in Mount Vernon
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2023—The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 786, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tony Gonzalez (TX-23) that would add Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by voice vote. This change would […]
Snohomish County commemorates opening of Index-Galena road
INDEX, Wash., November 7, 2023—Snohomish County employees, elected officials, and community members gathered together at the Index-Galena Road, between milepost 6 and 7, to commemorate its official opening after being closed for the last 17 years. The Index-Galena, which follows the scenic North Fork of the Skykomish River, was washed out when flooding damaged significant […]
Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together on November 9
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 3, 2023 – Snohomish County is hosting the 18th annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference on November 9 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new ones to our region is a critical component of the work of the County’s […]
McCarthy ousted, Pelosi evicted, what’s next in that game of congressional musical chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2023—Representative Matt Gaetz (FL-01) led a revolt that successfully ousted fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) as Speaker of the House. This is the first time in U.S. history that a speaker has been removed in a no-confidence vote. “Kevin McCarthy couldn’t keep his word,” Representative Gaetz told reporters outside of the […]
AG Bob Ferguson officially launches gubernatorial bid
SEATTLE, Wash., September 10, 2023—Attorney General Bob Ferguson officially launched his gubernatorial campaign on both sides of the Cascades, with events in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Seattle on Saturday. The announcement comes after a short exploratory campaign, during which Bob traveled to all 39 counties on a statewide listening tour. Bob also announced significant endorsements […]
Housing Hope celebrates Groundbreaking for new Madrona Highlands in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., May 24, 2023—Well over one hundred residents attended Housing Hope’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new 52-unit affordable housing community, Madrona Highlands, on Tuesday, May 23, in South Edmonds. The $30 million dollar project will be the first of its kind for Housing Hope by working with churches owning “excessive land,” in south Snohomish […]
