Snow hits Snohomish County’s higher elevations, more expected
EVERETT, Wash., December 25, 2021 – Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews began clearing roads at higher elevations of ice and snow this morning at 5 a.m. Four plow/sanders will continue to plow, sand and deice throughout the morning. Crews responded to various snow and ice calls throughout the night and will continue to monitor the […]
AG Ferguson tests positive for COVID
OLYMPIA, Wash., December 24, 2021 – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain which variant he has but, according to Ferguson, he is experiencing COVID symptoms. Ferguson began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, December 19, and is currently isolating with his family. Ferguson, who is […]
President Biden and First Lady visit Children’s National Hospital
WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – Today, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spent this morning at the Children’s National Hospital “to spread a little holiday cheer,” as the president put it. The Bidens read “Olaf’s Night Before Christmas” to the children which was also live streamed throughout the hospital. Since 1945, […]
$10 billion James Webb Space Telescope to launch Christmas Day
WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – The James Webb Space Telescope will be the world’s premier space science observatory when it launches Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, at 7:20 a.m. EST / 4:20 a.m. PST in French Guiana. Webb will solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin appointed to Sound Transit Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2021 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and the Snohomish County Council have appointed Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin to the Sound Transit Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022. Mayor Franklin will fill the seat of outgoing Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts, a longtime member of the Board and advocate […]
It’s Back: Employers required to deduct Long-term Care tax
UPDATE [8:24 p.m. December 24, 2021]: Added the Governor Inslee Bill Signing Ceremony May 13, 2019 OLYMPIA, Wash., December 23, 2021 – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement stating he does not have the authority to eliminate the Washington Cares Fund assessment – aka Long-term Care Tax (LTC) – and that employers are still […]
Dept. of Education extends student loan payment pause through May 1, 2022
WASHINGTON D.C., December 23, 2021 – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through May 1, 2022. Biden’s prior extension of the student loan payment pause was set to end on January 31, 2022. According to the announcement, the extension will allow […]
Verdant awards over $1 million to local nonprofits
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 22, 2021 – Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $1 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by the Verdant Board of Commissioners will support 10 different programs run by various local nonprofits, totaling in $1.27 million. […]
Low and Nehring sworn in for second terms on Snohomish County Council
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 22, 2021 –Both republican Snohomish County Councilmen Sam Low and Nate Nehring took their oaths of office today to commence their second terms on the county council. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Edirin Okoloko administered the oath for Sam Low in front of the Snohomish County Administrative Building at 11:30 a.m. […]
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill as first at-home COVID treatment
SILVER SPRINGS, MD, December 22, 2021 – Today, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s Paxlovid for adults and children ages 12 and older with a positive COVID-19 test and early symptoms who face the highest risks of hospitalization. Children eligible for the drug must weigh at least 88 pounds. Paxlovid, is an alternative treatment […]
