In loving memory of Janice Ashenbrenner, 84
Janice Ashenbrenner passed away on April 13, 2026, in Arlington WA. She was born on March 19, 1942, in Seattle to Larry and Elizabeth Webb. Janice spent much of her life in the Seattle area, graduating from Lincoln High in 1960, and working for over 30 years in the insurance brokerage field. She could take […]
Jetty Island Days returns July 8 – September 6, ferry reservations now open
EVERETT, WASH. – Reservations are open now for the Jetty Island Ferry, offering day trips to the beach this summer at the Port of Everett’s Jetty Island – the longest sandy beach in Puget Sound. Getting to Jetty Island is easy. Simply reserve seats online and catch a short ride aboard the seasonal foot ferry […]
Recall effort against Governor Ferguson ends
[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—Campaign finance activist Conner Edwards’ quixotic quest to recall Washington Governor Bob Ferguson from office was intended to prod the governor into filling two vacant seats on the state’s Public Disclosure Commission—it worked! Late Friday, Ferguson appointed Teebah Alsaleh of Seattle, a lawyer for Microsoft, to the commission. Her selection came a week […]
Lynnwood Council advances ordinance to streamline mobile food vendor permits
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council reviewed a draft ordinance that, if approved, would create a streamlined process for mobile food vendors operating in Lynnwood, in addition to passing three proclamations recognizing the National Day of Prayer, Older Americans Month, and Public Service Recognition Week, at its Business Meeting Monday, April 27. Mobile Food Vendor Permitting The main […]
Ferguson, Brown seek injunction against GEO Group to allow inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
TACOMA — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced Tuesday they are asking a federal court to order The GEO Group to allow Washington Department of Health inspectors into the Northwest ICE Processing Center, the private immigration detention facility the company operates in Tacoma. The presser took place in front of the Northwest […]
See ‘Water in Action’ at the PUD’s Hydropower Appreciation Days
MONROE—Snohomish County PUD invites community members to Hydropower Appreciation Day at the Woods Creek Sustainability Center in Monroe, Wash., on May 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon for a behind-the-scenes look at how the utility turns water into clean, renewable electricity. The Woods Creek Sustainability Center includes a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project, food forest, and stunning […]
City of Everett and VOAWW cuts ribbon on brand new pallet shelter village
EVERETT—The City of Everett, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), cut the ribbon on a brand-new Pallet Shelter Village in Everett Monday, April 27, which will have the capacity to house 20 women (with up to three children each) currently experiencing homelessness. In addition to the 20, 100-square foot, individual units, […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Seattle Unveils Monumental Vital Spirit Sculpture
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) unveiled Vital Spirit, a monumental sculpture commissioned to commemorate Seattle Stadium’s role as a host venue for six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on Monday, April 27. The unveiling ceremony took place at Seattle Stadium’s North Plaza on April 27, 2026, and was attended by city and […]
John Braun commentary: Democrats fail to protect children, but they’ll go after sheriffs
Olympia’s majority Democrats showed again this year how their priorities are way off when it comes to the safety of the public. The bills they rejected include two I had introduced that are aimed at protecting children. One would have held adults accountable for hurting young kids by exposing them to fentanyl or similar opioids. […]
Susanna Johnson announces re-election campaign for Snohomish County Sheriff
LAKE STEVENS—Susanna Johnson, a decorated and trusted law enforcement leader with a long history of keeping communities safe in Snohomish County, announced Monday, April 27, she will be running for re-election as Snohomish County Sheriff in the 2027 election. Susanna was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Snohomish County, taking her oath on January 1, 2024. Sheriff […]
