Trump Diesel Tax Relief and Russia Supply Deal Face Ukraine and Congressional Backlash
WASHINGTON, D.C. —In a week marked by high fuel prices and midterm election pressures, the White House highlighted emergency diesel tax relief for truckers and farmers, a new supply agreement with Russia that triggered sharp criticism from Ukraine and bipartisan pushback in Congress, and a major shipyard announcement alongside broader manufacturing investment claims. Emergency Diesel […]
Arlington City Council approves ordinance regulating e-bikes and electric mobility devices
ARLINGTON—The Arlington City Council on October 5, 2026, approved an ordinance establishing rules for electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes), micromobility devices, and other powered personal transporters. The measure creates a new Chapter 10.86 of the Arlington Municipal Code and repeals portions of the previous Chapter 10.84. Mayor Don Vanney initiated the effort amid rising use of e-bikes, […]
USS Gridley returns to Naval Station Everett following seven-month deployment
EVERETT—Approximately 300 U.S. Navy sailors were reunited with their families for the first time in seven months Friday after their ship, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), returned to its home port of Everett. During the deployment, Gridley supported Southern Seas 2026 and conducted maritime security operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet […]
Ferguson nominates Marysville, Everett, and Lynnwood for Opportunity Zones
OLYMPIA—Snohomish County has six communities among the 99 low-income and rural areas Governor Bob Ferguson nominated Thursday for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. “Washington is a great place to do business,” Ferguson said. “Opportunity Zones help shine a light on communities that have exceptional potential for investors.” The nominations, covering 27 counties and 17 […]
VOA Western Washington raises $156,000 at annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — VOA Western Washington raised $156,000 at its seventh annual Hope is Brewing breakfast fundraiser, bringing the organization closer to its $200,000 fundraising goal as it highlighted programs serving families, people experiencing homelessness, seniors and residents facing behavioral health challenges. The Oct. 8 event brought community members, nonprofit leaders, business representatives and elected […]
Snohomish PUD’s Community Energy Run Raises $34K
EVERETT – Snohomish County PUD’s inaugural Community Energy Run brought hundreds of community members together on Oct. 3 and raised more than $34,000 for the Community Energy Fund, providing critical energy assistance to local families facing financial hardship. The event welcomed 271 runners and walkers to the PUD’s Water Operations Center in Lake Stevens for […]
Darren Austin appointed South County Fire Commissioner
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners appointed Edmonds resident Darren Austin to fill the vacant District 4 commissioner position Tuesday night. In September, the board adopted a new election district map that includes Edmonds, following the city’s annexation into the regional fire authority. District 4 encompasses Edmonds, Esperance and the Blue Ridge community of Lynnwood. […]
Harbor Hopper Survey Now Open for Riders and Non-Riders Through November 6
EVERETT—The Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey invite community members, local businesses, area employees and regional visitors to complete a new public survey to gather insight and help inform next steps for its popular “Harbor Hopper” walk-on ferry program. The ports, in partnership with Hat Island Ferry and with support of local sponsors […]
How to use Washington’s Meta settlement to help our youth thrive
Many Washington kids and teens have lost months, if not years, of their precious childhoods to scrolling on Instagram and other social media. Big Tech’s addictive algorithms have stolen their attention, bolstering the bottom line for tech companies by fueling ad revenue. And what was lost? The ingredients of a healthy childhood: sleep, exercise, in-person […]
US Supreme Court opens the door to another redraw of Washington’s legislative maps
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield] — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On the first day of its new session, the court accepted a legal challenge to the boundaries, then remanded it to a lower court to determine if the way a federal judge drew the […]
