April 23, 2026 12:41 pm

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Get you Tickets: EASC Annual Meeting, Economic Forecast, and Snohomish County Awards, April 14

EASC Annual Meeting

EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the EASC Annual Meeting & Snohomish County Awards will take place on April 14, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino.   The event highlights EASC’s accomplishments over the past year, showcasing initiatives that support startups, connect businesses to government contracting opportunities, strengthen workforce development, and foster […]

As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins

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[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first time in nearly a century. Then what? A legal challenge certainly, maybe two. A ballot battle as well, its timing less certain. Opponents of the much-debated 9.9% tax on households with incomes above $1 million a […]

Francisco Torres to leads jazz workshops for local high schools

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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Acclaimed jazz trombonist and educator Francisco Torres will lead workshops next week at three local area high schools whose bands are preparing to compete for the first time together in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. Torres will hold a clinic Monday, March 30, […]

RISNW delivers 150 meals to refugees and immigrants ahead of Easter

EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank Friday, March 27, to distribute 150 free meals to refugee and immigrant families, ahead of Easter, at the end of Ramadan, and amid ICE crackdowns where many immigrants are fearful to leave their homes. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., outside the Rainier Hall at […]

Edmonds College to host open house for high-demand Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology program

LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College invites the community, prospective students, and working professionals to explore the future of the regional workforce at the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology (AMMET) Open House on April 11, from 2-5 p.m. at Monroe Hall. As the aerospace and automation industries continue to expand in Snohomish County, Edmonds College’s Bachelor […]

Will Chen Announces Kickoff Event for 32nd Legislative District Race

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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Edmonds City Councilmember Will Chen will officially launch his campaign for State House in Washington’s 32nd Legislative District with a public kickoff event on Saturday, April 11, at Lake Ballinger Community Center. The event will bring together community members, local leaders, and supporters for an opportunity to meet Chen, hear his vision […]

Nate’s Corner: Stronger Public Notice Required Before Tax Increases

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We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. Earlier this month, my colleagues and I took a small but meaningful step forward to improve public awareness when the Council considered and then approved […]

SRFR honors Braven Metals for 11 years of commitment to public safety and training

LAKE STEVENS—South County Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) presented the rare Distinguished Public Service Award to Braven Auto and Metals Thursday, March 26, recognizing their continued support of public safety and partnership in training first responders. This is only one of a handful of times the SRFR has presented this award since its inception. Since […]

Snohomish County Litter Wranglers 2026 season set to begin  

EVERETT– After a one-season hiatus due to budget and staffing difficulties, the Snohomish County Litter Wranglers will soon head out onto county roads to help rustle up garbage and other debris that’s been carelessly discarded by passersby. With a population of more than 870,000 residents and countless visitors, it takes a concerted effort to help ensure our county’s infrastructure is not decorated with trash.   “We live in a beautiful part of […]

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