Oracle cuts 359 high-paid Seattle-area jobs in latest AI restructuring push
SEATTLE — Oracle America Inc. announced on Monday, September 14, that it will permanently eliminate 359 positions held by remote workers across Washington state and employees at its two downtown Seattle offices as part of a broader organizational change driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations and a strategic shift toward capital-intensive […]
Man found dead in Forest Park identified as 35-year-old Corey Sweeney
EVERETT—The adult man found dead near Forest Park in Everett yesterday morning has been identified by his family as Everett resident Corey Sweeney. He was 35. A community member located Sweeney’s body yesterday morning around 10:30 a.m. Everett Police officers and Everett Fire were notified and responded to the scene. Sweeney apparently died of suicide […]
Adult family home providers say rising costs and low Medicaid rates threaten long-term care
LYNNWOOD—Washington State Representative Sam Low heard from Adult Family Home providers, caregivers, families, and community members about the problems facing the long-term-care system in Washington and where to go from here. Adult Family Homes care for some of the region’s most vulnerable neighbors: seniors, people living with dementia, adults with disabilities and complex medical needs, […]
Washington Needs $1.3 Billion More to Cover Soaring Government Misconduct Lawsuits
OLYMPIA [JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET] — Washington needs to spend another $1.3 billion over the next two years to address skyrocketing lawsuit payouts due to state government misconduct, according to a recently filed budget request from a state agency. This comes after the Legislature this year already put in over $1 billion to shore up the state’s […]
Three volunteer opportunities available with the City of Lake Stevens!
LAKE STEVENS— The City of Lake Stevens is seeking volunteers to fill mid-term vacancies on three citizen boards: the Salary Commission, Civil Service Commission and Park Board. Recruitments will remain open until the positions are filled. Salary Commission – one mid-term vacancy with a term expiring 12/31/2026: The Salary Commission sets salaries for your city […]
Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield] — In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Pete Serrano, a former state attorney general candidate from Pasco, to be the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. Serrano now leads the federal prosecutor’s office in eastern Washington in his dual roles of first assistant U.S. attorney and special attorney to […]
Lynnwood’s Garden Senior Village expands with brand new wing, adding 38 units
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood’s Garden Senior Village, an affordable, community-based, living option for seniors, has expanded its capacity with a brand-new wing increasing its available living units by 38, just in time for its 30th anniversary. The new wing units have all new fixtures, AC mini splits (offering year-round heat and air conditioning), and granite countertops for the […]
Sheriff’s Office launches Drone as First Responder pilot program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is launching a Drone as First Responder pilot with Snohomish County 911 and drone maker Skydio, aiming to get live video to deputies before they reach some emergency scenes. “This pilot is about getting our first responders better information, faster,” Sheriff Susanna Johnson said. “When deputies are […]
Snohomish County Public Works holds press conference on transportation investments in Executive’s proposed budget
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish County Public Works held a press conference on Wednesday, September 9, highlighting transportation investments included in the recently released budget from County Executive Dave Somers. Executive Somers’ key themes that guided the county’s work on the budget including an emphasis on critical public services and infrastructure, as well as a continued commitment to protecting […]
Reykdal seeks an additional $2 Billion to fund WA public schools in next budget
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford] — The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request he says is needed to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education for more than 1 million students. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal wants Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers to […]
