Snohomish County’s Giant Menorah Lighting celebration for December 29
LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value […]
T&T Supermarket set to open new store in Lynnwood for summer of 2025
LYNNWOOD—Thousands attended the Grand Opening of the first T&T Supermarket in the U.S. located in the Factoria neighborhood of Bellevue. The line to enter the store wrapped around the 76,000-square-foot location offering “an unrivaled assortment of authentic Asian products, fresh produce, live seafood, an in-store Kitchen and Bakery, and Asian beauty products.” Before becoming the […]
The electability illusion: Unity is the only way forward for Republicans
For decades, Washington State’s Republican Party has suffered from a persistent falsehood: the belief that only a moderate Republican from King County can win a statewide election. This narrative has dictated candidate selection, fueled internal divisions, and contributed to repeated electoral failures. Meanwhile, conservatives and moderates remain locked in an unproductive battle over ideology, squandering […]
Mandatory machine recount for Legislative District 18 Senate race
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State directed a machine recount of the state Senate race in Legislative District 18, December 2, between Adrian Cortes (D) and Brad Benton (R). If Republicans lose the seat, this will give Democrats a 30-to-19 caucus majority, inching ever closer to a supermajority of 33 seats in the Senate. […]
At Mukilteo’s The Sound Pizza and Pub it’s all about the people, says owner
MUKILTEO—Owned by husband-and-wife duo Lance and Lisa Mitchell, The Sound Pizza and Pub, formerly Sully’s Pizza, serves the residents of Old Town in Mukilteo with a completely revamped menu, remodeled interior, a full-on beer and wine bar, and a focus on customer service at its core. Prior to Lance and his wife Lisa taking over […]
Senate Democrats set new leadership, committee membership of 2025 session
OLYMPIA—The Senate Democratic Caucus voted Thursday, November 21, to confirm committee leadership and membership positions for the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 session will bring eight new members to the Senate Democratic Caucus. Seven senators decided to retire or run for another office following the 2024 legislative session, and Democrats added a 30th member — […]
A Crisis of Leadership in Washington’s GOP: Missteps, Mismanagement, and Missed Opportunities
Election season is the one time during a two-year cycle when the legislative caucuses (House and Senate) and the State and County Party align with a singular purpose: to get Republicans elected. Period. Full stop. For the rest of the cycle, legislative caucuses focus on representing constituents in the legislature, while the State and County […]
Easy, low-cost, on-demand travel option from Community Transit to begin in North County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Residents in Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens will soon get to try out Zip Shuttle, Community Transit’s latest pilot project. Zip-branded vehicles will start road-testing early in December with a target launch date set for later in the month. The flexible, on-demand rideshare service allows anyone to book a ride within a specified zone […]
Hundreds of ballots destroyed in Vancouver election terror incident
VANCOUVER—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) along with local law enforcement agencies in both Portland and Vancouver, are investigating fires set in ballot drop boxes early Monday, October 28, that destroyed hundreds of ballots according to Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling the incident an act of “terror.” “We […]
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 […]
