March 28, 2026 10:56 am

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2026 Legislative Session: AI, Rural ADUs and new Millionaire Tax debated

Legislative Kickoff

EVERETT — Snohomish County state legislators on Tuesday recapped the recently concluded 2026 legislative session during a virtual forum, spotlighting substantial investments in transportation infrastructure while offering sharply different assessments of a new income tax on high earners. The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County hosted the discussion with Senators Marko Liias (D21–Edmonds) and Keith Wagoner […]

Adam Fortney announces 2027 campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff

ADAM FORTNEY

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Adam Fortney has officially announced his campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. According to his press release he promises to bring transparency, accountability and a new generation of leadership back to the Sheriff’s Office. BELOW IS HIS CAMPAIGN’S OFFICAL PRESS RELEASE: Former Sheriff Adam Fortney announced that he is running for […]

Jared Mead: Can you afford to raise kids in Snohomish County?

My wife Krystal is a teacher in the Everett Public Schools. Every day she helps shape the lives of other people’s children. She loves her job and she’s good at it. But we’ve had real conversations about whether it makes financial sense for her to keep working. Krystal and I have four kids, and this […]

Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA balloons from $4.8B to $14.4B

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OLYMPIA [JERRY CORNFIELD]—The price tag to construct a new I-5 bridge linking Washington and Oregon has increased to $14.4 billion, officials from the two states said Tuesday, March 17. That means elements of the massive undertaking will be delayed as all the focus will be on building the new span on I-5 across the Columbia […]

Foundation for Edmonds School District Receives $83,075 from Hazel Miller Foundation to Expand Student Opportunity

LYNNWOOD— Foundation for Edmonds School District has received two grants totaling $83,075 from the Hazel Miller Foundation to help remove financial barriers for students in the Edmonds School District and expand access to college and career opportunities. The Hazel Miller Foundation supports organizations in South Snohomish County who are committed to education, youth, and diversity. […]

Trump appointee Joe Kent resigns from National Counterterrorism Center

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Director Joe Kent, who was nominated by President Donald J Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, effective immediately. Kent shared in a letter addressed to President Trump that the reason for his resignation is Operation Epic Fury which he says was stated […]

Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture to close after 80 years

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LYNNWOOD — Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture is going out of business after providing Lynnwood and surrounding communities with quality furniture for 80 years. The final liquidation sale opens to the public March 20. Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture traces its roots to 1946 when Frank Underhill began selling furniture in downtown Seattle. The original business, Underhill’s […]

SNO911 Achieves Accredited Center of Excellence Status from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch

Snohomish 911

EVERETT—SNO911 has earned Accredited Center of Excellence, ACE, status from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, IAED. This recognition places SNO911 among a select group of emergency communications centers worldwide that meet the highest standards in emergency medical dispatch. IAED is the global standard setting organization for emergency dispatch. ACE accreditation represents the highest distinction […]

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