Ferguson may have broken ethics laws allowing ex-adviser to fly on state plane
TUMWATER [JERRY CORNFIELD]—Washington Governor Bob Ferguson likely violated state ethics laws by allowing his former top adviser, Mike Webb, to travel with him on a state plane to the Tri-Cities last summer, the state Executive Ethics Board ruled Friday, January 9, 2026 (Case No. 2025-061). In a unanimous vote, the board concluded there was “reasonable […]
Refusing to take fraud concerns seriously will add to public’s distrust
Allegations of fraud involving childcare funding and other government-subsidized programs elsewhere have people here concerned that something similar could be happening in Washington. I know this because of the calls and emails that have come in since federal Republicans began investigating the suspected theft, through fraud, of billions in taxpayer dollars intended to subsidize a […]
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $12 billion to $16 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and Governor Bob Ferguson presented differing proposals to address the issue. Three panels of House and Senate leaders discussed the state’s transportation budget and general fund, while Ferguson renewed his support for a “millionaire tax.” […]
WAGRO Foundation provides chicken dinners to 300 families
DOS CAMINOS, Guerrero, Mexico—For the third consecutive year, the WAGRO Foundation provided chicken dinners to families in Guerrero, during Christmas holiday, continuing its commitment to addressing food insecurity in vulnerable rural communities. This year’s distribution took place in Dos Caminos, a community of approximately 2,000 residents, where 300 families received prepared chicken dinners. The event […]
WSP graduates 58 new troopers from the 121st Basic Training
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 58 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on Wednesday, January 7, during the 121st Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 5th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 121st TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison begins filming feature film directorial debut
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood-based actor/director/screenwriter Jon Meggison began filming his feature directorial debut last week – an upcoming film entitled ‘Where the Road Ends’ which he also wrote and stars in. Where the Road Ends is an extension of a short film Meggison wrote called ‘Battle of Love’ which won him two awards at the IndieFest Film festival […]
Cassie Franklin begins historic third term as Everett’s first female Mayor
EVERETT—At the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, City Council meeting, the City of Everett swore in multiple elected and appointed leaders, including Cassie Franklin for a new mayoral term, five city councilmembers and Everett’s recently appointed police chief. Mayor Franklin begins her third term after being re-elected by Everett voters in the November 2025 General Election. […]
Lynnwood City Council to vote on 0.1% sales tax, making city highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—For its Monday, January 12, Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council will vote to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities that, if passed, would elevate Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. Full agenda, click here. The Lynnwood […]
Carmen Goers Announces Run for the 47th State Senate Seat
AUBURN—Carmen Goers, commercial banker and recipient of the 2022 Kent Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award and 2021 King County Council MLK Medal of Distinguished Service Award announced her campaign for the Washington State Senate in the 47th Legislative District, bringing a neighbor-first, community-rooted approach to Olympia. Goers isn’t the kind of politician […]
The original Washington State Constitution to be displayed in the Governor’s office this week
OLYMPIA—To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s office. Members of the public are invited to view the document between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
