Ferguson signs into law four new bills introduced by Snohomish County legislators
OLYMPIA—Of the 35 new bills signed by Governor Bob Ferguson into law on Monday, April 21, 2025, four were introduced by legislators from Snohomish County. Below is a breakdown of those four new laws: House Bill 1081: Introduced by Representative Brandy Donaghy (D-Snohomish) to protect homeowners from predatory solicited real estate transactions Governor Bob Ferguson […]
Ferguson signs executive order in anticipation of illegal alien deportations
(The Center Square) – In anticipation of mass deportations of illegal aliens by newly-elected President Donald J Trump, Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order intended to provide services for children of those deported. While Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a multistate lawsuit in response to Trump’s executive order overturning birthright […]
How wealthy is your elected official? Looking at politicians’ worth amidst 14% wage increases
Washington state-level lawmakers are set to receive up to a 14.7 percent wage increase following the proposed 2025/26 salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on October 10. The final vote is scheduled for February 5, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck is advocating for the higher pay stating that […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
Everett honors fallen heroes for Memorial Day at Port of Everett
EVERETT—Residents and community leaders gathered at Pacific Rim Plaza in the Port of Everett on Monday for its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony with keynote speaker Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett. “Some of them didn’t volunteer or were asked to leave their homes to fight in distant battlegrounds,” Captain Wuthier said […]
Everett’s Julio Cortes: An emerging leader and role model in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2023—Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett) of the 38th Legislative District (LD) started his first term in the house back in January, but the freshman representative has had a busy legislative session. Cortes was the primary sponsor on seven bills, with three of them being signed into law this year. “I’m thankful for […]
38th Legislative District In-Person Town Hall this Sunday
Join your 38th Legislative District members for an in-person Town Hall! Join Sen. June Robinson and Reps. Mary Fosse and Julio Cortes for a discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session. They will provide updates on their work in Olympia and ongoing legislation, as well as answer any questions you have. EVENT DETAILS 2-4 p.m. Sunday, […]
Marysville schools levy lead widens in second day of returns
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 15, 2023—Results from the February special election are making it look like third time’s a charm for the Marysville schools replacement levy. With second day ballot returns of 11,977 votes counted at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 54.83%, or 6,567 voting “yes” for the levy against 44.17% or 5,410 no votes (45.17%). […]
Third time is a charm! Marysville School levy passing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 14, 2023—After two unsuccessful attempts for the Marysville School District, it appears from initial results that voters agreed to approve an approximately $107 million replacement levy. Last year’s similar levies in Marysville garnered 40.7% approval in February and 45.8% approval in April. Tuesday’s 53% approval is a huge win for newly […]
Marysville School District replacement levy on the Feb. 14 ballot
MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 8, 2023—Voters in the Marysville School District are being urged to vote by February 14 on a replacement levy that represents one of its most significant school funding measures since the 1970s. The levy failed twice in 2022, causing budget cuts across two school year cycles. A third “no” vote would leave […]
