WA state budget gets $105M boost, Ferguson warns of “Deep Financial Challenges” still ahead
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington state budget writers got a mild dose of good news on Tuesday, but are still looking at a strained balance sheet. Revenue projections show collections up $105 million for the current two-year state budget compared to the last forecast in September. That amounts to a 0.1% increase, a change from previous reports […]
Scott Murphy endorsed by Sen. Robinson and County Councilmember Dunn
EVERETT – Everett Mayoral candidate Scott Murphy’s campaign received endorsements from Snohomish County Councilmember Megan Dunn and Washington State Senator June Robinson this week citing Murphy’s “track record,” collaborative leadership style, and vision for Everett’s future. “I’ve known Scott for years and know he has the experience, integrity, and commitment Everett needs at this moment” […]
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 City Council Race Turns Messy as Progressive Democrats Allegedly Orchestrate Takedown of Primary Winner Niko Battle
Probably one of the messiest political races in Snohomish County this year, is the Everett City Council District 4 race between Niko Battle and Alan Rubio. The race isn’t messy because of jarring between candidates; it is messy because residents are very publicly witnessing Machiavellian tactics by Democrat political power players in real-time to secure […]
YMCA opens new Early Learning Center in Marysville addressing the County’s childcare needs
MARYSVILLE—YMCA of Snohomish County cut the ribbon on its brand-new Early Learning Center in Marysville Tuesday, August 5, which, when it opens this September, will serve up to 68 children (aged 1-5), with 40% of them being from families below the poverty line. “Quality, licensed, childcare providers aren’t just falling from trees. It turns out […]
WSCJTC Arlington Regional Academy holds its first graduation of 27 law enforcement officers
ARLINGTON—Arlington’s Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy graduated its first class of 27 new law enforcement officers on Tuesday, July 29, since opening its doors back in March. The opening of the training facility is just part of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s (WSCJTC) regional academy model to expand training access and strengthen local […]
Ferguson signs $77.8 billion budget with largest tax hike in WA state history at $9.4 billion
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a $16 billion dollar budget shortfall over the next four years would require spending cuts and, as a last resort, higher taxes. On Tuesday, the first-term Democrat appeared satisfied with lawmakers’ work to close the financial gap, signing a two-year state budget and a tax package to produce […]
Ferguson delivers new plan to slash up to half of state’s $15 billion budget deficit
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson announced his plan to slash an additional $4 billion of the state’s $15 billion budget deficit. The Governor said he hopes to continue working with the legislature to figure out how to deal with the remaining $8 billion dollars to end the legislative session with a “balanced budget.” “[O]ur state […]
Snohomish County state lawmakers talk 2025 legislative priorities
EVERETT—Under the theme “One County, One Voice,” Representative Mary Fosse (D-Everett) moderated a bipartisan forum hosted by the Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) on December 5 at Elks Lodge in Everett where panelists discussed housing affordability, behavioral health, childcare, economic development and labor force, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. With Washington state facing a projected […]
Public invited to 2025 Legislative Kickoff: “One County, One Voice”
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the Legislative Kickoff on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #479 in Everett. Presented by Boeing and Republic Services, this annual event connects local business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that drive economic success in Snohomish County. Under […]
