Op-Ed: Why are people leaving California and could it happen here in Washington?
Demographia has just published a study, authored by Wendell Cox, that compares the affordability of housing in the international marketplace. The conclusions show that while Washington State isn’t the most expensive, it is on its way to the top spot. What’s sad is it’s all avoidable with some simple changes to state policy. Currently Seattle […]
Snohomish County launches Law & Justice Dashboard
EVERETT—After two years of thoughtful development, Snohomish County is releasing to the public its Law & Justice Dashboard. This dashboard is one of the first in the nation to combine both law enforcement and prosecutor data to provide users a better understanding of affected persons’ involvement in the law and justice system. “It has taken […]
Jewish group calls on DOJ, FBI to investigate local news outlet for supporting Hamas
BOTHELL—The National Jewish Advocacy Center represented by Holtzman Vogel Law Firm, has submitted an official request to both the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to launch an investigation into the leadership of local news outlet, The Palestine Chronicle, for “providing material support” to Hamas that was designated an Islamic militant Foreign […]
Northwest Regional Aviation to conduct terrorist attack drill
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Northwest Regional Aviation consortium will be conducting an emergency response exercise—a terrorist attack—in several locations throughout Snohomish County on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The exercise will be based out of the Arlington Municipal Airport beginning at 9 a.m. Aircraft from Snohomish, King, Pierce and Spokane County Sheriff’s Departments, along with the Washington State […]
Community Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is seeking public comment on the agency’s draft Transit Development Plan (TDP) through July 10, 2024. A significant milestone over the next six years is aligning and connecting bus service with Lynnwood Link light rail in 2024. Major changes to the bus network will take place on September 14, shortly after the […]
Public invited to 10th Annual Dream Builders Car Show
MONROE—Public invited to the 10th Annual Dream Builders Car Show benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County on Sunday, June 16 at the Evergreen Speedway (14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272). This year’s $100,000 fundraising goal will support youth mentorship programs across the county. The Dream Builders Car Show, presented by APC Autospa, […]
Olympic Flight Museum Airshow, Father’s Day weekend
Members of Cascade Warbirds will be flying in and exhibiting their aircraft at the Olympic Flight Museum Airshow, Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16. These historic military planes will be featured along with a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Curtiss P-40, Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, and many noted airshow performers which the Olympic Flight Museum is bringing to […]
Community Transit to eliminate commuter bus fare
EVERETT—The Community Transit Board on June 6 voted to eliminate the agency’s commuter bus fare starting September 1, 2024. Commuter bus fare include all 400 & 800 series routes. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel to Northgate and downtown Seattle. After Link light rail extends to […]
Lynnwood Link enters new pre-revenue testing before August 30 open date
LYNNWOOD—Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension entered a new milestone, pre-revenue testing, on Friday, June 7, which includes training for operators and maintenance staff, and continued testing to ensure stations, tracks, utilities, and vehicles work together as expected in preparation for the start of service. “We’re less than three months away from the opening […]
State’s top superintendent instructs school districts to ignore new Parents’ Rights initiative
OLYMPIA—State Superintendent Chris Reykdal instructs school districts across Washington state to not make any changes to its existing policies and procedures as a result of Initiative 2081 (I-2081), establishing the Parents’ Bill of Rights, until the clarity is provided by the courts. Below is the press release from Superintendent Reykdal on June 5 in its […]
