County Council Approves $170,000 Jail Efficiency Study to Address Rising Costs
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council passed a motion Tuesday morning authorizing the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct a comprehensive Jail Efficiency Study. The study will be initiated and carried out in close partnership between the Snohomish County Council, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Executive’s Office, reflecting a shared commitment […]
Community partners to host Meadowdale Beach Cleanup on July 9
EDMONDS — Following a highly successful beach cleanup last summer that drew more than 70 participants and removed over 151 pounds of trash, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring is teaming up with WSU Beach Watchers, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, and the Greater Seattle Korean Association to host a community beach cleanup […]
Sno-Isle Libraries levy renewal measure heads to voters in August
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES — Voters in Snohomish and Island counties will decide on August 4 whether to restore (a renewal of) the property tax levy that provides the majority of funding for Sno-Isle Libraries, a regional library district serving more than 800,000 residents through 23 locations. Ballots for the election are scheduled to be […]
Tens of thousands attend UFC Freedom 250 at White House
WASHINGTON — The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) staged its historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event coincided with both President Donald J Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day. The mixed martial arts fight, streamed exclusively on Paramount+, transformed the presidential […]
Washington Wolfpack Rally Past Oceanside Bombers 43-30
OCEANSIDE, Calif. [ADAM PELLETIER] — The Washington Wolfpack overcame a four-point halftime deficit and limited the Oceanside Bombers to seven second-half points to win 43-30 on Saturday, June 13. Wolfpacks trailed 23-19 at halftime but outscored the Bombers 24-7 after intermission. The victory improved the Wolfpack to 4-4 and kept them in the playoff race, […]
Fighting fraud requires the kind of leadership state Democrats lack
The governor’s budget director recently admitted state government is headed for its third multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in three years. This is happening despite the billions of dollars in new taxes imposed since Governor Ferguson took office. It’s more proof that control of Olympia has swung too far to the left. Voters should look to tip […]
Parents in Washington Urged to Stop Using Nara Organics Formula After Infant Botulism Cases
SEATTLE — Nara Organics announced on Saturday, June 13, a nationwide voluntary recall for all cans of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 12, 2026, provided epidemiological information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linking the infant formula to three cases of […]
Edmonds Food Bank Capital Campaign Receives Major Grant Award
EDMONDS — Edmonds Food Bank was awarded a $500,000 grant from Gates Foundation for Thrive Together: A Capital Campaign to Build a New Edmonds Food Bank. The grant marks a major milestone for the campaign and brings total funds raised to more than $3.3 million as the organization raises funds to build a new permanent […]
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 […]
SpaceX valuation tops $2.1 trillion after record-breaking Public Offering
NEW YORK — SpaceX marked its entry into the public markets (SPCX) Friday with dual ceremonies that spanned New York and Texas, as the company that pioneered reusable orbital rockets completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in world history. At the offering price, SpaceX carried a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. By the close, […]
