Seattle-area state House race draws crowded field of Democratic hopefuls
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street] – Four Democrats are on track to battle this year for an open Washington state House seat in a district stretching north from Seattle. Rep. Cindy Ryu’s decision to challenge Sen. Jesse Salomon, a fellow Democrat, is opening up her seat in the 32nd Legislative District. The safely blue district represents a slice of […]
Millionaires’ Tax Showdown in Olympia: Fears of Business Exodus vs Calls for Fairness
OLYMPIA—Washington lawmakers heard impassioned pleas from both sides during a packed Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing on Friday, February 6, 2026, over Senate Bill 6346, a proposal to impose a 9.9% tax on individuals earning more than $1 million annually. Supporters cast the measure as a vital step toward fixing what they call a […]
Democrats’ no-mask bill is unenforceable, distracts from real issues
Whether officials in our state like it or not, federal officers have a responsibility to enforce federal laws. That doesn’t change just because the enforcement efforts have unforeseen consequences, such as the tragic deaths of two people in Minnesota over a recent 17-day period. Many in the public have seen the disturbing videos of the […]
WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 5855 would cover local, state and federal law enforcement, with limited exceptions for uses like personal protective equipment and undercover or SWAT operations. The proposal is sure to […]
AG Brown during his first year, secures $15 billion from federal cuts
OLYMPIA—In his first year as Washington Attorney General, Nick Brown filed 52 lawsuits in 52 weeks against the Trump Administration and positioned the office as a defender of state interests against federal overreach and the “elements of fascism,” he said opening his press conference on Tuesday, January 20, recapping an annual report published on January […]
WA GOP and journalist file injunction to stop state from deleting child care records
[The Center Square]—The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe have jointly filed an injunction in Thurston County Superior Court barring the state from scrubbing or removing public access to records related to child care centers in the state that receive public funds. Choe, a journalist and senior fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center on […]
Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year
In 2025, Snohomish County pulsed with the energy of cultural celebration, artistic achievement, and deep community connection. Below are our highlights for artistic events and achievements throughout last year. Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is committed to keeping classical music affordable The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Snohomish County’s oldest community orchestra (founded 1962), emphasized accessibility with affordable […]
2025 Washington Politics: Elections, Scandals, Immigration, and Budget Deficits
In 2025, Washington state and Snohomish County politics were defined by high-stakes decisions, legal battles, fiscal pressures and budget deficits, and of course political scandals. Below are the highlights of our state, and local, politics coverage for 2025. Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack in Lynnwood The Lynnwood City Council […]
2025 Federal Politics Recap: Trump’s Return Sparks Sweeping Changes
In 2025, President Donald J. Trump’s second term began with an unprecedented wave of executive action, signing 225 orders in a record-breaking push to reshape federal policy. Below are our highlights of our 2025 federal politics coverage. Trump signs order to reschedule marijuana for medical use On December 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed […]
From T&T Supermarket to Rustic Cork: Top New Businesses Thriving in Snohomish County 2025
In 2025, Snohomish County’s business landscape reflected both bold growth and persistent headwinds. Below are the highlights of our 2025 business coverage. Frontier Airlines comes and goes at Snohomish County’s Paine Field International Airport Frontier Airlines launched service at Paine Field (PAE) in Everett on June 2, 2025, with non-stop flights to Denver, Phoenix, and […]
