Ferguson admits LGW’s income tax repeal initiative will be on November ballot

OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday, May 27, publicly acknowledged that Let’s Go Washington’s initiative to repeal the newly enacted income tax he signed into law on March 30, will collect the required 309,000 valid signatures by the July 2nd deadline to qualify for the November 3rd general election ballot. “It looks like voters will get a say […]
1 Dead, 9 unaccounted for after Nippon Dynawave Packaging tank rupture

LONGVIEW—Emergency responders planned to resume recovery operations Wednesday at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, a southwest Washington packaging plant, where a tank filled with nearly 1 million gallons of a caustic industrial chemical ruptured, killing at least one worker, injuring nine others of which eight have been taken to area hospitals, and leaving nine employees unaccounted for. […]
Exit 181 southbound to be closed June 1 through 4 for Poplar Way Bridge construction

LYNNWOOD—Southbound Interstate 5’s Exit 181 – 196th St SW (SR 524)- will be closed June 1 thru June 4, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, but alternative routes are available. There will be two detour routes, one at Exit 183 to 164th Street Southwest to Alderwood Mall Parkway to 196th Street Southwest. The […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Announces 2026 Community Read Selection

SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries invites the community to join in reading the Sno-Isle Reads Together selected title, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Sno-Isle Reads Together is an annual program designed to spark meaningful discussions and bring our community together through the power of storytelling. Born and raised in Washington, Van […]
One dead after multi-vehicle collision last night in Snohomish

SNOHOMISH – At approximately 10:40 p.m. yesterday, South County deputies responded to a reported multi-vehicle collision near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Yew Way in Snohomish. Upon arrival, deputies located a 55-year-old male driver who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) responded to investigate and determined the incident began when […]
National Shattering Silence Coalition to Host Statewide “Voices for Change” on June 14

EDMONDS — The National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC) will host “Voices for Change: Empowering Families Affected by Serious Mental Illness,” a statewide convening bringing together families, behavioral health clinicians, healthcare leaders, nonprofit advocates, and state and local policymakers to advance more responsive mental health systems across Washington State. The event is Sunday, June 14, 2026, […]
Worker rights must be respected during FIFA World Cup 26, AG’s Office says

As FIFA World Cup 26TM matches come to Seattle and nine Fan Zones around the state for the very first time this summer, Washington is proud to host one of the most attended sporting events in the world. A sporting event of this scale will bring new businesses to Washington state along with a surge […]
AG Nick Brown honors fallen heroes and Gold Star families at Lynnwood Veterans Park for Memorial Day

LYNNWOOD—Nearly 200 people gathered Monday at Veterans Park in Lynnwood City Center to honor the United States service members who gave their lives in defense of the nation, with Washington Attorney General Nick Brown delivering a keynote address that drew on his own military experience to speak about the bonds forged in service and the […]
Sailors with Naval Station Everett deliver Funeral Honors for hundreds of veterans each year

EVERETT — Sailors assigned to the Naval Station Everett volunteer throughout the year for the Navy Funeral Honors program, providing final military honors for eligible Navy veterans in the Pacific Northwest to deliver the dignity, respect and recognition they earned in life. In 2025, Naval Station Everett sailors supported 520 funeral honors services. Already in […]
Washington Wolfpack Game 7 ends with a 42-35 Renegades Win

EVERETT [JUSTIN MARK | WOLFPACK]—The Washington Wolfpack faced off against the Beaumont Renegades in the Angels of the Wind Arena on ViceTV. The Wolfpack had won two road games in a row and returned to play in front of their home crowd for the first time since facing Albany. This game was a rematch from […]