Federal Judge to Block HHS Declaration That Cuts Medicare Medicaid Funding for Trans Youth Procedures
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon said on Thursday it would grant a summary judgment against a declaration by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that sought to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding to hospitals performing certain procedures on transgender minors. U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai will rule that the […]
SAVE America Act could cost Washington $40M and block eligible voters, Hobbs warns
Election officials warned Thursday that the SAVE America Act could saddle the state with tens of millions of dollars in new costs and erect fresh barriers for eligible voters already accustomed to convenient mail-in balloting. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joined U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla of California and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, along with […]
Op-Ed: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge is unjustified
Back in 2009, the Washington Policy Center noted that the preferred Columbia River bridge alternative, which included light rail, was estimated to cost $4 billion, with light rail chewing up about $1 billion of that projection. The Oregonian reported the same year that project officials were “searching for ways to make the project affordable.” Apparently, they didn’t find anything, as […]
Sexual Abuse Allegations Rock César Chávez Day — But the Farm Worker Movement Lives On
EVERETT — Sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez have led to the cancellation or scaling back of observances for César Chávez Day, which is on March 31, across the country, including the lack of an official proclamation in Washington state this year. “In light of the shocking allegations, the governor will not be issuing a […]
Everett Detectives identified suspect in fire engine theft via DNA
Everett Police property crimes detectives have referred charges to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office after completing the investigation into the July 2025 theft of an Everett Fire Department engine and the series of collisions that followed. “Stealing a fire engine is not only unlawful – it puts our community and our first responders at risk,” […]
Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force Arrests 63-year-old Man on Multiple Charges
Last week, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), in partnership with the Everett Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team (ACT), arrested a 63-year-old Mountlake Terrace man on multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and suboxone strips. The arrest followed an investigation that began in mid-2025. As part of the operation, detectives […]
2026 Legislative Session: AI, Rural ADUs and new Millionaire Tax debated
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
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 […]
Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA balloons from $4.8B to $14.4B
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 […]
Trump appointee Joe Kent resigns from National Counterterrorism Center
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 […]
