18-y/o driver captured in Los Angeles for Everett triple murder collision
EVERETT— On March 9, 2026, the US Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force made an arrest following a multiple fatality collision which occurred in Everett in November of 2024. “Our hearts remain with the victims and their families as they continue to face the impacts and unimaginable loss caused by this tragedy,” said Everett […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson made his second appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court today, announcing that Theo Angelis will replace retiring Justice Barbara Madsen. Governor Ferguson made the announcement today at the Temple of Justice. Photos of the event are available here. Video is available here. Angelis is an accomplished attorney with 25 […]
Democrats Reject Protections for Children in Drug-Affected Homes
With a handful of days left in the 2026 legislative session, we still don’t know what will happen with some very controversial bills, such as the proposed income tax. Unfortunately, it’s already clear these 60 days at the Capitol will not end well for those of us who take a special interest in the safety […]
Second teen-on-teen Lynnwood shooting within 72-hours
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 15900 block of Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood at approximately 8:50 p.m., Sunday, March 8. Upon arrival, they discovered a 17-year-old male victim, with a gunshot wound. The victim quickly pointed out the fleeing suspect, and deputies were able to apprehend the 15-y/o […]
‘Bloody Sunday’ 61 years later: AG Brown honors the sacrifices that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965
SELMA, Ala.— Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joined civil rights leaders and elected officials in Selma, Alabama, this weekend to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, participating in a panel discussion on voting rights and marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor the sacrifices that led to the Voting Rights Act of […]
2026 Legislative Wrap-Up Featuring Liias, Low, and Wagoner on March 17
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up on Tuesday, March 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., bringing together state lawmakers to discuss key outcomes from the recently concluded Washington State Legislative Session and what they mean for the region’s economy and communities. Part of EASC’s Coffee Chats series, […]
Community Transit becomes first public transit agency to earn Salmon-Safe Certification
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—By its very nature, public transit contributes to a cleaner environment by providing alternatives to personal vehicles. Now, Community Transit is going further as it becomes the first transit agency to earn Salmon-Safe Certification. The designation by independent, non-profit environmental organization Salmon-Safe marks a major milestone in the Snohomish County agency’s commitment to supporting […]
WSU, Fluke partnership expands hands‑on training for engineering students
EVERETT—Engineering students across Washington State University (WSU) will soon train with the same diagnostic and measurement tools used in advanced industrial plants, power utilities, and manufacturing facilities worldwide, thanks to a new partnership with Everett-based Fluke Corporation. The collaboration will place gifted professional-grade Fluke equipment into engineering classrooms and labs across five campuses, giving more than […]
It a go! Rep. Berg’s proposal sweetens the Millionaires’ Tax deal for the governor to sign
OLYMPIA—In a historic moment for Washington state, Governor Bob Ferguson and Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) have struck a deal to guarantee free breakfasts and lunches to all students enrolled in Washington public schools, regardless of household income, with the passage of the proposed Millionaires’ Tax, SB-6346. “I will sign this version of the Millionaires’ […]
DEA operation results in largest drug seizure in Eastern Washington history
SPOKANE — The Drug Enforcement Administration on March 3 executed federal search warrants at multiple locations in the Tri-Cities, Washington area that resulted in the largest seizure of controlled substances in Eastern Washington history. The federal search warrants were based on an ongoing drug trafficking investigation into Amador Sanchez and several co-conspirators. The investigation revealed Sanchez […]
