2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Four state legislators headline EASC’s Legislative Kickoff, Dec 10
EVERETT—Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for its 2025 Legislative Kickoff, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that support the success of Snohomish County’s economy. As the largest business advocacy organization in the region, EASC represents the diverse needs of our local industries in Olympia. Presented […]
As a life-long public servant, Sam Low seeks reelection to make his community a better place
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Heading into the November General Elections, current Snohomish County Councilman and Washington State Representative, Sam Low is seeking reelection to continue serving his constituents in District 5. Low’s priorities are the same as they’ve always been; public safety, transportation, and not raising taxes. “Public safety is the number one issue. If people don’t feel […]
Rep Sam Low’s agritourism bill protecting family farms signed into law
In a victory for Washington’s family farms, Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House Bill 1261 into law—a bipartisan effort led by Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) to protect farmers who engage in agritourism from losing their open space tax classification. The new law ensures that activities such as weddings, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and farm […]
10% cap on rent passes WA Senate, House to vote
A cap on annual residential rent increases in Washington state is closer than ever to becoming law. But major changes made in the Senate on Thursday have set up a clash with their Democratic colleagues in the House as the legislative session heads into its final two weeks. Before passing House Bill 1217 on Thursday, Democrats in […]
House Democrats push 200% increase on property tax cap
OLYMPIA—Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to erase a voter-approved limit on annual property tax hikes as a way, they claim, to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools and local governments. The state House Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday on House Bill 1334 which would repeal a 1% cap on annual growth for property […]
Mill Creek to Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on November 11
MILL CREEK—Mill Creek’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade returns Monday, November 11, honoring all who have served in our United States military. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with a Commemorative Ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Library Park (15429 Bothell Everett Hwy). The ceremony and presentation include remarks from Mill Creek Mayor Brian […]
How wealthy is your elected official? Looking at politicians’ worth amidst 14% wage increases
Washington state-level lawmakers are set to receive up to a 14.7 percent wage increase following the proposed 2025/26 salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on October 10. The final vote is scheduled for February 5, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck is advocating for the higher pay stating that […]
Business and family man challenges Berg for 44th Legislative District
BOTHELL—A challenger to Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has entered the race to represent Washington’s 44th Legislative District, position 2 – Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell. Sim’s platform revolves around empowering families, ensuring public safety, rewarding success, and regulating the cost of living. He believes in enhancing informed parental decisions in education matters, allocating […]
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
