Washington State Legislature passed a record high number of citizen initiatives in 2024
The Washington State Legislature adjourned this year’s legislative session on March 7 passing three citizen-initiated initiatives into law—the most ever for a single year. From 1912, when the state’s initiative process was established, to 2023, just six Initiatives to the Legislature (ITLs) have received legislative approval. With three approved this year, the total increases to […]
Marysville-based Gravitics paves new way for next generation space living
MARYSVILLE—Startup companies are far from a foreign concept for the Seattle metro area but startups that manufacture space stations are few and far between. Gravitics, a Marysville-based startup manufacturing the next generation of spacecraft, hopes to forever change the landscape of orbital space travel by significantly cutting costs while offering more livable space for off-planet […]
Clinton-appointed judge redistricts out Washington Republican lawmakers
SEATTLE—Judge Robert Lasnik, of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, ordered the adoption of a redistricting map that impacts the boundaries of 13 legislative districts—12 Republican and 1 Democratic—and which redistricts out several Republican and no Democratic lawmakers ahead of 2024 General Election. Judge Lasnik’s decision stems from a January […]
Stricter penalties for animal cruelty in Washington signed into law
OLYMPIA—A bill sponsored by Representative Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, aimed at deterring acts of animal cruelty through tougher criminal penalties for perpetrators was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on Wednesday, March 13. House Bill 1961 will take effect in July of this year. “By aligning penalties with the gravity of the offenses, House […]
Maryville PD seeking help to identify suspect linked to multiple armed 7-11 robberies
MARYSVILLE—Marysville Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect below involved in a 7-11 robberies and a drive-by shooting. In the early morning hours of March 12, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of gunshots heard in the 12100 block of State Avenue in Marysville. Callers were able to describe that the shots […]
Pilot is uninjured after Cessna makes emergency landing at Paine Field
EVERETT—A Cessna 337 made a hard landing on the main runway at the Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett after reporting issues with the aircraft’s rear landing gear Thursday morning. The pilot, and sole occupant of the aircraft was not injured, the airport said. The incident occurred around 10:19 a.m. on Thursday morning, March […]
Election integrity bill sponsored by Sam Low signed into law
OLYMPIA—A bill sponsored by 39th District Representative Sam Low to modernize Washington state’s voter registration system and strengthen election integrity was signed into law on Wednesday, March 13, by Governor Jay Inslee. Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens), the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration in getting the election integrity bill passed and […]
Secretary Hobbs praises Legislature for passing elections security bills and reinforcing important public services
OLYMPIA—During the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature approved several bills and $33.3 million in funding requested by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that will enhance the integrity of Washington elections and improve support for charities and libraries statewide. “These bills and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration, enhancing […]
NWWS annual Waterworks online membership exhibition opens April 26
The Northwest Watercolor Society opens its annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition with the artists’ awards reception April 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The online event is free by clicking here to be sent a Zoom link. https://bit.ly/3Pgf3VT. The show runs through June 30, 2024, and anyone can view the beautiful watermedia paintings at their convenience 24/7 at www.nwws.org. The annual membership […]
Landyn Olson joins Snohomish County Sports Commission
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is delighted to announce the hiring of Landyn Olson as the Sports Development Coordinator. He will be responsible for bringing new sporting events to Snohomish County and building relationships with the sports organizations. “We are delighted to have Landyn join the sports commission team. His passion for the community and […]
