Hobbs leads trade mission to Japan to strengthen multibillion-dollar aerospace ties

OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading a trade mission to Japan starting Saturday to strengthen business ties and build new connections between the state and one of its top trading partners. The trip to Tokyo runs May 16-27. Japan is the largest foreign investor in the United States, and the bilateral […]

Snohomish County expands Agricultural Advisory Board to broaden industry representation

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County is expanding its Agricultural Advisory Board with the addition of two new positions to better reflect the breadth of the county’s agricultural economy. The new positions were requested by the Agricultural Advisory Board and include one forestry representative (starting in 2026) and one representative from an agribusiness but may not […]

Former Snohomish County Senator appointed to Trump administration

OLYMPIA—United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on May 2, announced the appointment of former 39th Legislative District Senator Kirk Pearson, by President Donald J Trump, to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Washington. Director Pearson will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the […]