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 […]
2025 General Election Results: Winners, losers and too close to call!

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office has counted 144,887 (26.76%) ballots as of November 5, 2025, for the 2025 General Election. Below is a summary of election outcomes for feature races: City of Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon and Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Lynnwood City Councilman Josh Binda, Lake Steves Councilmen Kim Daughtry and Gary Petershagen, […]
Eslick and Low secure more than $30 million in capital budget investments for 39th LD

OLYMPIA—After months of bipartisan conversation and collaboration during the 2025 legislative session, Representatives Carolyn Eslick and Sam Low successfully secured more than $30 million in state capital budget investments for communities across the 39th Legislative District. The funding, included in the 2025-27 capital budget passed by the Legislature last week, will support a wide range […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities

EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
Public invited to 2025 Legislative Kickoff: “One County, One Voice”

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the Legislative Kickoff on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #479 in Everett. Presented by Boeing and Republic Services, this annual event connects local business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that drive economic success in Snohomish County. Under […]
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 […]
Snohomish County Therapeutic Courts celebrates 25 years of adult recovery

EVERETT—DJ Rivera, brother to Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Whitney Rivera, had a normal childhood growing up, but when his father passed away around his seventeenth birthday he turned to drugs and alcohol. His life quickly spun out of control until it culminated with being arrested on December 8, 2005, for a controlled substance. Instead […]
New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety

GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]
39th District lawmakers to host town halls in Concrete and Marysville

As part of their ongoing commitment to engage with constituents and foster open dialogue, Sen. Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro Woolley), Rep. Carolyn Eslick (R-Sultan), and Rep. Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) of Washington’s 39th Legislative District are pleased to announce two town halls scheduled for Saturday, February 17th. Concrete Town HallTime: 10 to 11:30 a.m.Where: Concrete Theatre […]