600 Jobs Cut in Fresh WARN Filings as Unemployment Hits 5%
OLYMPIA—Five companies notified the Washington Employment Security Department in late August and early September 2026 of plans to permanently layoff nearly 600 workers, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filings. The notices, received between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, cover a mix of tech, manufacturing, fulfillment and casino operations and take effect […]
Marysville celebrates opening of second turf field and new public art at Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex
MARYSVILLE — The City of Marysville celebrated the grand opening of a new synthetic turf soccer field at Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex on June 10, expanding year-round recreation opportunities at the city’s most heavily used athletic facility. Community members, local leaders and project partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the complex, located at 6100 […]
America 250: Once-in-a-generation chance to view founding-era documents in Seattle this summer
SEATTLE— The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) announced ticketing information for Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a rare exhibit featuring original founding-era documents from the National Archives on view at MOHAI for a limited run from July 30–August 16, 2026. MOHAI is located at 860 Terry Ave N in Seattle. […]
Arlington addresses community concerns on Amazon’s Project Cascade
ARLINGTON — In response to public concern and community questions, the City of Arlington is providing additional information about the development site at 172nd Street and 67th Avenue in the Cascade Industrial Center. To further clarify the proposed use, Easton Craft, Economic Development Manager for Amazon, provided the following statement on May 19: “Arlington is […]
Lynnwood Bin store Re-Grand Opening today: Find your bargain deal at Cheaper by the Day
LYNNWOOD — Shoppers looking for big bargains and an exciting experience are invited to Cheaper by the Day’s grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today as the popular Lynnwood bin store unveils its major expansion into CBTD 2.0 Marketplace. The high-energy event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the store’s location, 19800 44th Ave […]
Arlington announces new Bicycle Pump Track coming to Jensen Park
ARLINGTON—Thanks to full funding from community and regional partners, the City of Arlington is excited to announce a new bicycle pump track will be built at Jensen Park. The City’s Parks and Recreation Commission had identified a bicycle park as part of Arlington’s long-term parks planning. When the pump track concept was presented, the Arlington […]
Big Government Overreach in Olympia: Proposed Bill Aims to Silence Businesses in Politics
OLYMPIA—Two Washington State Democratic senators have introduced a bill on corporate and small businesses influence in politics, stripping these of the ability to fund campaigns or ballot measures and imposing stiff penalties for violations. Senate Bill 6358, sponsored by Senators Hasegawa and Chapman, was filed March 9, 2026, and sent to the Law & Justice […]
WA Democrats drop push for business tax to cover Medicaid costs
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington state Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a new tax on employers like Walmart and Amazon, whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid. The proposal came amid recent federal cuts to the program, which provides insurance for low-income Americans. The Senate’s budget committee was set to vote on advancing the legislation last […]
AMSC’s Robotics and Manufacturing program begins second cohort this month
EVERETT—After a successful first cohort, Edmonds College’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) is currently enrolling students for its next Robotics and Manufacturing program which begins on January 26. The program offers students a focused, career-oriented educational pathway where they learn how to maintain equipment, supervise production, or troubleshoot problems with automated systems, robots, and innovative […]
Ferguson and aviation leaders announce new Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator initiative
MUKILTEO—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Senator Marko Liias, other law makers, and leaders in aviation technology research and sustainability launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) today – a new initiative designed to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production deployment and adoption across the Pacific Northwest. “Clean fuels are a […]
