Hundreds speak out against proposed 8% property tax increase
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Hundreds gathered in the Jackson Board Room of the Snohomish County Campus’ Robert Drewel Building Tuesday morning, November 13, to speak out against a proposed general property tax levy increase of 8% drafted in County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed $3.07 billion biennial budget. The Executive’s proposed 2025/2026 budget increases the County’s general property tax […]
Washington Court online system down after ‘unauthorized activity’
OLYMPIA—Washington State’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is working to restore network services after the statewide court system was taken offline on Monday, November 4, as a “precaution” to “unauthorized activity.” “AOC is working closely with third-party partners to safely restore and test our systems and determine what, if any, impact there is to […]
Lake Stevens residents put the ‘neighborly’ back in Being Neighborly
LAKE STEVENS—For the last decade, nearly 2,000 Lake Stevens residents have been connecting through a group called Being Neighborly Lake Stevens to build a sense of community with their neighbors. The Being Neighborly vision for Lake Stevens is to create an “it takes a village” type place where neighbors actively support each other in a […]
One party control does not and has not worked
Now is the time for residents to stand up for responsible policy decisions and good governance for Washington State. It is a simple proposition; the majority of us need to vote! Not voting is no longer acceptable. It’s time we clearly show who the Democrats really are and the effect they have on everyone – […]
POE holds State of the Station address on Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance Snohomish County and the Port of Everett hosted Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of the Naval Station Everett (NSE), to deliver the base’s annual State of the Station address on Wednesday, October 23, covering the NSE’s ongoing projects, its role in national defense, and its impact on our local economy. The Naval […]
Lawmakers celebrate soft open of new law enforcement training academy
ARLINGTON—The Washington State Justice Training Commission held a soft open on Tuesday, October 22, for its newest regional law enforcement training center set to officially open in Arlington in February 2025. Arlington’s law enforcement training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two year facility following Pasco, which opened in […]
Reader Opinion: Mary Anderson is a true champion of justice
Mary Anderson exemplifies a commitment to justice and equality through her extensive pro bono work and service as a Judge Pro Tempore in Snohomish County. With years of experience as a trial attorney, she ensures the legal system is accessible to underserved communities. Her pro bono efforts with Snohomish County Legal Services and ongoing representation […]
Heritage Distilling Company to Open New Tasting Room at Angel of the Winds Casino on October 25
MARYSVILLE—Angel of the Winds Casino Resort and Heritage Distilling Company are excited to announce the grand opening of a new tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, available to the public on October 25th, 2024. This new venue will showcase a unique selection of Heritage Distilling’s award-winning spirits and dining options carefully curated […]
Statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol to honor fallen WSP trooper
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is holding a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 on Friday, Sept. 27. Trooper Gadd was killed after being struck by an impaired driver on Interstate 5 just north of Marysvilleon March 2, 2024. Prior to the tragic incident, Trooper […]
Port of Everett earns two new prestigious international awards
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has earned international recognition for two of its major economic and environmental projects, receiving two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a national non-profit organization that leads the future of economic development as an essential, valued profession that fosters […]
