Public invited to candlelight vigil for overdose awareness month

EVERETT – For the ninth year, people will gather at the end of August to remember loved ones, share resources, and spread a message of action and hope during A Night To Remember, A Time To Act. All are invited to participate in the annual remembrance and awareness event. This year’s event is set for […]
WA state issued CDL to illegal alien who killed 3 in crash, USDOT launching full-scale investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced August 19 that his department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has now launch an official investigation how failures at the Department of Licensing in the states of Washington and California led to the issuance of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to Harjinder Singh, 28, […]
Nathan Caferro Promoted to Sports Events Manager of Sports Commission

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sports Commission announces the promotion of Nathan Caferro to Sports Events Manager. As the Sports Events Manager, Nathan will elevate our Event Services Program including assisting with our annual sporting events and starting an Equipment Donation Program. Nathan began working for the Snohomish County Sports Commission as the Sports Event Coordinator […]
Here is where Everett spent its $20.7 million in ARPA funds

EVERETT—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Metropolitan cities, such as Everett, received funds in “an amount determined for […]
WA fire officials press for safety reforms amid accessory dwelling unit surge

As Washington lawmakers ease barriers to build more housing across the state, fire officials warn of an “unintended circumstance” making their jobs more difficult in some communities. They say recent state laws encouraging higher density development have led to more properties with multiple single family residences, or accessory dwelling units, squeezed onto them. In some […]
Undocumented immigrant obtains commercial driving license in CA, kills three

FLORIDA—An undocumented immigrant licensed to operate a semi-truck, on Tuesday, August 12, performed an unlawful U-turn on the Florida Turnpike resulting in a collision that killed three people. The driver, Harjinder Singh, 28, is now facing three counts of vehicular homicide and potential deportation. Singh, enter the U.S. illegally in 2018 through Mexico, Florida Department […]
Snohomish County seeking applicants for Affordable Housing & Emergency Bridge and Shelter Housing Projects

Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications for homebuyer downpayment assistance and homeownership development as well as applications to develop affordable rental housing, emergency bridge or shelter housing, and sweat equity projects. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to immediately review the Application Review Policy regarding communication with […]
Take the bus to the Evergreen State Fair, Aug. 21-Sept. 1

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Evergreen State Fair-goers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. Buses drop riders off at the Red Gate (west gate) entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2025 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 21–26 and Aug. 28–Sept. 1. The fair will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 27. […]
UFCW300 Labor Brief: Grocery Store Workers Advance Rights for Themselves and Community

I started working at Fred Meyer on Route 2 in Monroe in 2021. For a while I was Assistant Deli Manager but stepped down because of stress. In my perception, the company was not scheduling enough staff to get all the work done. I did have personal stress as well. The store added new programs, for production and although I’m […]
Rick Steves leads Challenge Match, $302,000 raised to preserve Arts Education

The Foundation for Edmonds School District has announced the resounding success of its Save the Arts Campaign, raising an impressive $302,000—with additional pledges still rolling in—to preserve critical arts and music education programs across the Edmonds School District for the 2025-26 school year. Spurred by looming budget cuts that threatened arts education, for the last […]