Reader Opinion: Vote ‘No’ on Snohomish County Prop 1
Snohomish County’s Prop 1, a 0.2% Public Safety, Health, and Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax is just another way to take the hardworking taxpayer’s money to feed an already bloated and inefficient government. Recall a short time ago, many leaders were screaming to defund the police, now they want to tax us more to […]
Arlington woman designs free Halloween map for county residents
ARLINGTON—For Arlington resident Brandi Smith and her family, Halloween has always held a special place in their hearts. For as long as she can remember her family decorated their house, handed out king-sized candy bars to Trick-or-Treaters, and made a big batch of homemade chili for the occasion. But when most of the region’s festivities […]
Washington has nation’s sixth most fatal opioid overdoses
A new study has found the states with the highest number of fatal opioid overdoses per 100,000 residents, with Washington the sixth worst affected state. Research conducted by personal injury attorneys at Siegfried & Jensen gathered data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the total number of opioid-related fatalities, drug-related casualties, and […]
One party control does not and has not worked
Now is the time for residents to stand up for responsible policy decisions and good governance for Washington State. It is a simple proposition; the majority of us need to vote! Not voting is no longer acceptable. It’s time we clearly show who the Democrats really are and the effect they have on everyone – […]
Major Crimes Unit made arrest in weekend homicide near Bothell
BOTHELL—Major Crime Unit detectives assisted by the Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), located, and took into custody Michael Knapinski, 49, a primary suspect in a Bothell homicide over the weekend. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Friday, October 25, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a person down in a parking lot […]
Hundreds of ballots destroyed in Vancouver election terror incident
VANCOUVER—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) along with local law enforcement agencies in both Portland and Vancouver, are investigating fires set in ballot drop boxes early Monday, October 28, that destroyed hundreds of ballots according to Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling the incident an act of “terror.” “We […]
Boeing announces stock offerings of $22 billion to pay debt and raise capital
ARLINGTON—Less than a week after reporting $6.2 billion in third quarter losses and machinist union members rejecting its latest contract offer, Boeing announced on October 28, stock offerings to raise up to $22 billion to help ease its financial woes. “Boeing intends to use the net proceeds from the Offerings for general corporate purposes, which […]
Community Transit proposes 2025 Budget: More service, security, electric buses
Snohomish County—Community Transit proposes to increase bus service next year following an historic year of transit expansion in 2024. The agency’s proposed 2025 budget also includes funding for three new Zip microtransit pilot projects that will start later this year and increases in security staff and programs. The proposed budget is available for review at […]
Marysville School District HR director resigns
MARYSVILLE—Marysville School District saw another HR director step down on Thursday, the second to do so since June. Brooke Marshall stepped into the position less than three months ago on August 5 and submitted her intent to resign on Thursday, according to a notice from the district. In June, former HR Director Alvin Cooper resigned […]
Arlington Municipal Airport and VEREGY hold ribbon-cutting for major solar array project
ARLINGTON—The Arlington Municipal Airport, and decarbonization partner Veregy, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 17, to commemorate the launch of its solar array project promoting the benefits of renewable energy. This is Washington’s state’s largest general aviation solar array. The airport’s new solar installation is capable of totaling 87.5 kW of DC power, comprised of […]
