Verdant boosts 2026 funding to $6.5 million, supporting 43 partners
LYNNWOOD—At its September 24 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners approved $6.5 million in funding for 43 community partners focused on enhancing the health and well-being of South Snohomish County residents. To address heightened community needs due to reduced federal funding for health programs, the Commissioners allocated an additional $500,000 beyond the initial budget. Of […]
Washington state projects $903 million less revenue through 2029
OLYMPIA—Washington state is projecting a $903 million decrease in Near General Fund revenue collections through 2029 from its June 2025 forecast, according to estimates released Tuesday by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC). According to ERFC, “The changes in the forecast are primarily the result of a weaker taxable sales forecast for […]
Everett man dies after being struck by vehicle on I-5 near Everett Mall
EVERETT—Paul Veland, 63 of Everett, was fatally struck by a vehicle that was travelling southbound on I-5 during the early morning of Wednesday, September 24, according to Washington State Patrol. Veland departed his motorcycle which was left on the shoulder, near mile point 188 on I-5 southbound, into lane three. He was then struck by […]
Trump would-be assassin found guilty, attempts to kill himself in courtroom
FORT PIERCE, Fla.—Ryan Routh, 59, who on September 15 attempted to assassinate then-Presidential candidate Donald J Trump on September 15, 2024, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, tried to kill himself in the courtroom, September 23, after being found guilty on all 5 counts. The five counts Routh was found […]
ANTIFA designated a Domestic Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on September 22, signed an executive order designating ANTIFA a domestic terrorist organization. “President Trump: “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” President Trump stated in the release. “I will also be […]
HHS unveil new measures to battle autism epidemic affecting 1 in 31 US Children
WASHINGTON—In a coordinated push to address the escalating autism epidemic, President Donald J Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. unveiled on Monday, September 22, three major initiatives aimed at advancing treatments, informing families on potential health risks, and accelerating research into the disorder’s root causes. “For too long, […]
Snohomish County announces appointment of new Health Department Director
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kim VanPelt as the new Health Department Director. VanPelt comes to Snohomish County from Tucson, Arizona, where she served as Deputy Director for Programming and Development at the Pima County Health Department since 2022. Her work there included oversight of community engagement, health prevention and promotion, public policy, […]
As a life-long public servant, Sam Low seeks reelection to make his community a better place
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Heading into the November General Elections, current Snohomish County Councilman and Washington State Representative, Sam Low is seeking reelection to continue serving his constituents in District 5. Low’s priorities are the same as they’ve always been; public safety, transportation, and not raising taxes. “Public safety is the number one issue. If people don’t feel […]
How one man’s spiritual journey uncovered the holes in how the region addresses homelessness
LYNNWOOD—In the last two years, Lynnwood man Joe Wankelman has conducted nearly 600 interviews with homeless individuals throughout King and Snohomish counties, compiling evidence, and evaluating treatment and service center’s approaches. The purpose of his work is to get to the bottom of why, despite Washington State allocating $5.3 billion into the homelessness issue over […]
Trump implements new $100,000 America First H-1B visa fee, WA state Tech Sector facing billions in cost
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on Friday, September 19, signed a Proclamation to restrict the entry into the United States of certain H-1B aliens as nonimmigrant workers, requiring a $100,000 payment to accompany or supplement H-1B petitions for new applications. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025. “The H-1B […]
