Passenger ferry expansion closer but faces stormy seas ahead
OLYMPIA [By: Cassie Diamond] – Legislation that seeks to get more passenger-only ferries on Puget Sound cruised out of the state Senate Friday, March 6, with bipartisan support, but it isn’t out of choppy waters yet. The Senate made several revisions to House Bill 1923, dubbed the Mosquito Fleet Act, that leave the measure’s supporters […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson made his second appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court today, announcing that Theo Angelis will replace retiring Justice Barbara Madsen. Governor Ferguson made the announcement today at the Temple of Justice. Photos of the event are available here. Video is available here. Angelis is an accomplished attorney with 25 […]
Democrats Reject Protections for Children in Drug-Affected Homes
With a handful of days left in the 2026 legislative session, we still don’t know what will happen with some very controversial bills, such as the proposed income tax. Unfortunately, it’s already clear these 60 days at the Capitol will not end well for those of us who take a special interest in the safety […]
Operation Epic Fury crushes Iranian navy and missiles in days
DORAL, Fla.— President Donald J Trump declared Monday that Operation Epic Fury against Iran are nearing completion, touting the destruction of much of the Iranian naval fleet, missile capabilities and leadership as a historic success that has neutralized threats to the United States and its allies. “On the very first day I came down the […]
Second teen-on-teen Lynnwood shooting within 72-hours
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 15900 block of Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood at approximately 8:50 p.m., Sunday, March 8. Upon arrival, they discovered a 17-year-old male victim, with a gunshot wound. The victim quickly pointed out the fleeing suspect, and deputies were able to apprehend the 15-y/o […]
‘Bloody Sunday’ 61 years later: AG Brown honors the sacrifices that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965
SELMA, Ala.— Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joined civil rights leaders and elected officials in Selma, Alabama, this weekend to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, participating in a panel discussion on voting rights and marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor the sacrifices that led to the Voting Rights Act of […]
2026 Legislative Wrap-Up Featuring Liias, Low, and Wagoner on March 17
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up on Tuesday, March 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., bringing together state lawmakers to discuss key outcomes from the recently concluded Washington State Legislative Session and what they mean for the region’s economy and communities. Part of EASC’s Coffee Chats series, […]
Community Transit becomes first public transit agency to earn Salmon-Safe Certification
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—By its very nature, public transit contributes to a cleaner environment by providing alternatives to personal vehicles. Now, Community Transit is going further as it becomes the first transit agency to earn Salmon-Safe Certification. The designation by independent, non-profit environmental organization Salmon-Safe marks a major milestone in the Snohomish County agency’s commitment to supporting […]
Lab-grown chocolate: Mondelēz invests $4.5M on Lab-Grown Cocoa Butter
Mondelēz International, the snack giant behind Oreo, Cadbury and Toblerone, has invested in an Israeli startup developing lab-grown cocoa butter, Celleste Bio, signaling a potential shift toward cell-cultured ingredients amid ongoing scrutiny of traditional chocolate’s composition and contaminants. The move aims to stabilize cocoa supplies battered by climate challenges and rising costs, with products possibly […]
Lawmakers call for seizure of California oil production as gas prices surge
SACRAMENTO—California Republicans are urging President Donald J Trump to step in and address the state’s escalating oil and gas crisis, with fears that it poses risks to national security as prices keep climbing during the conflict with Iran. Gas prices have surged across the West Coast, with California’s statewide average reaching $5.159 per gallon on […]
