Rep Cindy Ryu enters race to replace fellow democrat Jesse Salomon
SHORELINE—Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu (D) has entered the Senate race to replace fellow Democrat, and incumbent, Sen. Jesse Salomon to represent the 32nd district. Ryu’s approach to the Senate will be, more-or-less, a continuation of the work that she’s been conducting in the House for the last 15 years in that she welcomes conversation […]
Public invited to Regional Apprenticeship Pathways Showcase, April 30
MARYSVILLE—The Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program invites community members, local leaders, and media to its 2026 Spring Showcase, on Thursday, April 30, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at RAP Center, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St NE in Marysville. The event will feature student-led tours and project presentations that highlight the skills and accomplishments of RAP students […]
Nonprofits to report every dollar, the era of fiscal sponsorship ‘Black Holes’ coming to an end
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of the Treasury on April 23 announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will revise Form 990, the annual information return filed by tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to require the reporting of government contracts, government grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements to boost transparency, strengthen oversight, […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Postema defends Flower World agricultural status as a fight for all farmers
MALTBY—A long-running dispute between Snohomish County and Flower World has escalated over whether the 46-acre nursery and greenhouse operation should be classified as an agricultural enterprise or a retail business, a distinction that could carry major consequences for permitting requirements, taxes and the future of similar farms across the county. It’s the latest county-led challenge […]
Everett Transit and Community Transit resume talks to merge as light rail moves forward
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz announced Wednesday, April 22, the resumption of joint efforts to consolidate Everett Transit and Community Transit into a single, expanded network serving Everett and Snohomish County. In the coming months, the two agencies will draft an interlocal agreement for the City of Everett’s annexation into […]
Female inmate found unresponsive, dies at Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 58-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Snohomish County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The inmate was discovered around 7:25 a.m. during routine checks in the jail’s medical housing unit. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures but attempts to resuscitate her were […]
Dumped ballots raise fresh doubts about vote-by-mail security and chain of custody
BELLEVUE—Hundreds of undelivered, mostly blank ballots from multiple election cycles were discovered in February 2026 next to a dumpster behind a Renton strip mall, later turned over to Washington State Republican Party Chairman Jim Walsh and are now under federal investigation by U.S. Postal Inspectors, with the FBI expressing interest. The discovery of almost 500 […]
Customs opens claims for $166 Billion in refunds following SCOTUS strike down of IEEPA tariffs
United States Customs and Border Protection on Monday launched an online portal for businesses to begin claiming refunds on roughly $166 billion in International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs imposed by President Donald J Trump under emergency powers that the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled unlawful. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries, or […]
Award-winning documentary and international poets headline Seattle’s 2nd Annual ‘Voces del Alma’ Festival
SEATTLE—The WAGRO Foundation is proud to announce the second International Spanish Poetry Festival, Voces del Alma, a multidisciplinary celebration of literature, healing, and cultural identity. The festival will be held on May 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Washington’s Brechemin Auditorium. This event is an open and welcoming space for everyone interested […]
