Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield] — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told frustrated unionized ferry workers that he expected “every vessel on every route” to be running Tuesday morning as a sickout by members brought much of the nation’s largest ferry system to a standstill Monday. Thirteen of the ferry system’s 18 vessels transporting travelers […]
BOMBSHELL: Ryu wants an income tax on households making $250,000, Salomon says Ryu is ‘out of touch’
SHORELINE — In a KUOW debate for the 32nd Legislative District Senate seat, Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) said on Thursday that Washington’s new income tax should not stop at millionaires but should tax household net income starting around $250,000 and that companies should be subject to a progressive income tax as well. “Do you really […]
WDFW accepting pre-proposals for upcoming wildlife diversity grants
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting pre-proposals for an upcoming grant intended to fund wildlife conservation projects that benefit at-risk species in Washington. Pre-proposals for the 2027-2029 Washington Wildlife Diversity Grant Program are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. From these pre-proposals, WDFW will select the projects best aligned […]
Fairfax Behavioral Health opens new outpatient clinic in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Kirkland-based FairFax Behavioral Health expanded its outpatient operations to Lynnwood Friday, opening a brand-new facility that will expand access to behavioral health services for individuals and families in South Snohomish County, providing additional options for people seeking support for mental health and substance use concerns. Branches Lynnwood provides specialized mental health, substance use, and neurodivergent […]
WA governor ‘disappointed’ Canada is fast-tracking new oil pipeline to BC
[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD and TOM BANSE]—A proposed Canadian oil pipeline to a supertanker terminal at the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia is raising hackles among Washington state’s political leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday designated the West Coast Oil Pipeline, now known as the Pacific Link, as a project of national […]
Celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Washington State History Museum
TACOMA—Celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Washington State History Museum! Join us for a special event organized by the Filipino American National Historical Society–Greater Puget Sound Chapter (FANHS-GPS) to commemorate Filipino American history and culture. The event takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and is FREE as part […]
Medicare checks to seniors, Iowa steel plant, and a blocked stock-trading bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J Trump announced one-time $90 Medicare payment for more than 20 million seniors, a $15 billion steel project it says will be the largest plant ever built in the United States, and a party-line Senate defeat of a stock-trading bill the president had asked Congress to pass, are in this […]
Farm Bureau Insurance finalizes Mountain West acquisition
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has completed its acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Company after receiving all required regulatory approvals, combining the two organizations into a larger regional insurer serving Idaho, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. Mountain West and its affiliates, 360 Insurance Company and Mountain West Captive Re Company, are joining […]
Judge permanently blocks WA new standards law for sheriffs, AG’s Office to appeal
OLYMPIA [JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET] — A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office. The decision from Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocks the most controversial pieces of the Democrat-sponsored policy, pending an appeal by […]
Edmonds College Foundation to hold inaugural “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration” fundraiser and awards ceremony
LYNNWOOD — The Edmonds College Foundation has announced a new campus tradition, “Triton Heroes: A Community Celebration,” a fall fundraiser and awards event honoring extraordinary individuals across the campus community. All proceeds from the Friday, Oct. 16 event will directly benefit the college’s SAFE Harbor Campaign, which provides vital emergency resources to help students overcome […]
