Sound Transit board approves property tax increase, cost overruns up to $34.5 billion
[The Center Square]—Residents in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will pay more in property taxes next year, as the Sound Transit Board of Directors has approved a 1% property tax increase as the agency faces an estimated more than $30 billion in cost overruns on its Sound Transit 3 expansion projects. Sound Transit can raise property […]
Unemployment claims roll in from laid-off feds in Washington state
[WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD]—More than 1,600 federal workers in Washington state have filed for unemployment benefits since the government shutdown began at the start of October. Of the 1,625 claims the state Employment Security Department had received by Tuesday, 411 had been paid. The rest were pending. The state’s goal is no more than 21 days […]
Parents, school board members, and educators sue state over bill that modified Parents’ Bill of Rights
OLYMPIA [WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD]—School board directors and parents sued Washington state Thursday to block a Democrat-backed law overhauling rights for public school students and their parents. The policy has become a flashpoint in the national debate over gender inclusivity and diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. The conservative political group, Let’s Go Washington, has a […]
Judge Tam Bui — She Cares About Mental Health
I urge you to vote for Judge Tam Bui for the Court of Appeals by November 4. I have a family member who struggles with mental illness. Mental Health Court has made a huge impact in our lives. Judge Bui led the effort to establish Snohomish County’s first Mental Health Court in 2012 — a […]
Eight former Lynnwood leaders slam Frizzell’s failures, endorse George Hurst for Mayor
As former leaders and long-time public servants of the City of Lynnwood, we urge you to vote for George Hurst for Mayor. The city and community cannot afford another 4 years of Christine Frizzell as Mayor. We have witnessed firsthand the incumbent’s incompetence and the damage she has done during her one term as Mayor. […]
Everett mayoral showdown: Franklin defends record as Murphy pushes for fiscal overhaul
LYNNWOOD—In the race for Everett’s next mayor, incumbent Cassie Franklin and challenger Scott Murphy squared off in an exclusive Lynnwood Times interview, led by Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe, ahead of the November 4 general election. With Everett grappling with rapid growth, a $7.9 million budget deficit through 2026, surging homelessness, and rising youth […]
Lynnwood needs accountable Leadership: Why George Hurst is the Right Choice
Lynnwood is at a crossroads. With major budget challenges, a troubling pattern of leadership failures at City Hall, and scandals making Lynnwood the laughingstock of the state, voters deserve a mayor who will restore accountability, transparency, and trust. That leader is George Hurst. Under Christine Frizzell’s leadership, Lynnwood’s budget has veered off course now with […]
Marysville mourns the loss of beloved K-9 Officers Copper and Steele
With heavy hearts, the Marysville Police Department and the City of Marysville announce the passing of two beloved K-9 officers, Copper and Steele, who served the community with distinction, courage and loyalty for nearly a decade. K-9 Copper, End of Watch October 3, 2025, passed following an emergency surgery. Just days later, on October 16, […]
Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]
Lynnwood Police Department addresses concerns over ALPR camera data use
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on Friday, October 24, issued a statement to clarify and “address potential misconceptions” of its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in response to a recent report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. The report titled, “Leaving the Door Wide Open: Flock Surveillance Systems and Immigration […]
