South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate nearly double national average
A bigger focus on high-performance CPR is making southwest Snohomish County among the safest places in the United States to experience a cardiac arrest. New data shows South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate1 is 71%, nearly double the national average. “Firefighters are very deliberately focused on providing the absolute best CPR for your loved […]
Senator Cantwell statement on Trump tariff announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump announced a “National Economic Emergency,” and signed an executive order declaring a 10% minimum baseline tariff on all countries as well as additional tariffs on nearly 60 countries. The baseline tariff will go into effect April 5 and additional reciprocal tariffs will go into effect April 9. Also included in […]
Economic Alliance 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards, April 22
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) proudly invites you to the 2025 Annual Meeting & Snohomish County Awards, presented by Boeing and Banner Bank. The event will take place at Tulalip Resort Casino (10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard Tulalip Bay, WA 98271) on Tuesday, April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your ticket(s) now! This event brings together business […]
Kamiak Theatre Department Presents: Something Rotten!
The Kamiak High School Theatre Department will be performing “Something Rotten!” based on the book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John Farrell. The production, directed by Bryan Sullivan, will be performed at the Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre located at 21801 44th Avenue W in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets on sale now! Music and Lyrics were written by […]
Lake Stevens City Councilman Gary Petershagen launches re-election campaign
AKE STEVENS—This morning, April 2, Councilmember Gary Petershagen announced his campaign to seek re-election to the Lake Stevens City Council. Gary joined the City Council in 2016 and has been successfully elected by voters to serve two terms. He is now seeking a third term. Gary is a lifelong resident of Snohomish County and he […]
House Judiciary Committee launches new inquiry into Washington State’s sanctuary policies
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (CA-05), and Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) sends a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown seeking information on the state’s sanctuary policies that they allege shield criminal aliens in the United States at the expense of Americans. The congressmen allege that the state’s Keep Washington Working Act, […]
Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Seeks Public’s Help in Locating 21-year-old
ARLINGTON, Wash. – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit is seeking the public’s help in locating 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang. He was last seen at his residence in the 18500 block of 114th Drive NE in Arlington around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. He was reported missing the following morning. Jonathan has autism and he […]
Ferguson rejects both House and Senate budgets, dismissing tax hikes and wealth tax
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson said he will not be signing off on either House or Senate 2025-27 operating budget proposals during a press conference Tuesday, April 1, explaining he cannot stand by the tax hikes proposed, especially during a time of federal uncertainty. [Watch video of Ferguson budget presser at end of article]. “Hope […]
Upcoming Community Transit public hearing and monthly board meeting, April 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 3. Prior to the board meeting, there will be a public hearing on the 2025-2028 Title VI Program. Board meeting agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to participate in the public hearing or […]
Washington House passes $78 billion state operating budget, Senate and governor to weigh in
The Washington state House passed its operating budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate and the governor on a spending blueprint to address a looming multi-billion-dollar shortfall. The House approved the two-year $77.8 billion operating budget on a 54-44 vote in which five Democrats joined all Republicans in opposition. The five Democrats who […]
