2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Four state legislators headline EASC’s Legislative Kickoff, Dec 10
EVERETT—Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for its 2025 Legislative Kickoff, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that support the success of Snohomish County’s economy. As the largest business advocacy organization in the region, EASC represents the diverse needs of our local industries in Olympia. Presented […]
Washington Saves, a new state-facilitated retirement program for all workers starting 2027
OLYMPIA—Washington Saves, starting in 2027, is a state-facilitated automatic Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to bridge the retirement savings gap for workers in Washington who lack access to employer-sponsored plans. The program was created from Senate Bill 6069, passed by the Washington State Legislature in March 2024 and signed into law by Governor Jay […]
Sultan celebrates the opening of its new multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant
SULTAN—Federal, state, and local officials celebrated on September 24 the completion of upgrades to the City of Sultan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 30403 U.S. Highway 2. The upgrades facilitate the long-term growth of Sultan and ensure that Sultan’s wastewater is properly treated before being discharged into the Sultan River. “As the largest capital project […]
Everett City Council Race Turns Messy as Progressive Democrats Allegedly Orchestrate Takedown of Primary Winner Niko Battle
Probably one of the messiest political races in Snohomish County this year, is the Everett City Council District 4 race between Niko Battle and Alan Rubio. The race isn’t messy because of jarring between candidates; it is messy because residents are very publicly witnessing Machiavellian tactics by Democrat political power players in real-time to secure […]
It’s a go! Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding receives authorization to build three new hybrid-eclectic ferries for WA state
OLYMPIA—Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group has officially received a Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two, with an option for an additional third, 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington state, the company announced on August 15. “This is an exciting milestone in bringing new hybrid-electric ferries to our fleet,” said David Sowers, Washington State […]
Washington’s new Work Zone Speed Cameras issue 7,599 infractions first 90 days
OLYMPIA—Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, that launched in April 2025, has issued 7,599 infractions for speeding in highway work zones, with another 3,968 currently being processed, during its first 90 days the Washington State Patrol announced on Wednesday, July 30. “While the number of infractions has been high during the first 90 days […]
Florida company selected to build hybrid-electric ferries for WSF, sparking local job concerns
Washington State has selected Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF) at a cost of $714.5 million, a decision that prioritizes cost savings but has raised concerns about bypassing local shipbuilders and its impact on Washington’s economy. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
“Love, Equally” public exhibit celebrating marriage equality comes to Everett
EVERETT—The City of Everett becomes the first in Snohomish County, and the third in the state, to host “Love, Equally,” a public exhibit celebrating marriage equality. On display in the Everett Municipal Building, located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, from Wednesday, June 18 until September, residents can appreciate and learn more about the history and stories […]
