Rep Cindy Ryu enters race to replace fellow democrat Jesse Salomon
SHORELINE—Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu (D) has entered the Senate race to replace fellow Democrat, and incumbent, Sen. Jesse Salomon to represent the 32nd district. Ryu’s approach to the Senate will be, more-or-less, a continuation of the work that she’s been conducting in the House for the last 15 years in that she welcomes conversation […]
Public invited to Regional Apprenticeship Pathways Showcase, April 30
MARYSVILLE—The Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program invites community members, local leaders, and media to its 2026 Spring Showcase, on Thursday, April 30, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at RAP Center, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St NE in Marysville. The event will feature student-led tours and project presentations that highlight the skills and accomplishments of RAP students […]
Ballyhoo Theatre presents Into the Woods, April 24-May 3
EDMONDS—Edmonds Ballyhoo Theatre begins their production of Into the Woods today, Friday, April 24, which spans through May 3. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker […]
Nonprofits to report every dollar, the era of fiscal sponsorship ‘Black Holes’ coming to an end
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of the Treasury on April 23 announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will revise Form 990, the annual information return filed by tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to require the reporting of government contracts, government grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements to boost transparency, strengthen oversight, […]
FEMA approves nearly $21 million to support flood mitigation in OR and WA
WASHINGTON — Federal officials have approved nearly $21 million in flood mitigation funding for projects in Washington and Oregon, including about $300,000 for Snohomish County, as communities across the Pacific Northwest face increasing risks from severe weather and rising floodwaters. The funding, announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is part of a broader $250 […]
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center’s offers nation’s first high school-based fiber technician training program
EVERETT— Students at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center aren’t just learning about fiber optics — they’re building the backbone of tomorrow’s internet by hand. Through a first-of-its-kind high school program, students spend months mastering the technical precision and craftsmanship required to assemble fiber optic systems, preparing them to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. In several […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Postema defends Flower World agricultural status as a fight for all farmers
MALTBY—A long-running dispute between Snohomish County and Flower World has escalated over whether the 46-acre nursery and greenhouse operation should be classified as an agricultural enterprise or a retail business, a distinction that could carry major consequences for permitting requirements, taxes and the future of similar farms across the county. It’s the latest county-led challenge […]
Everett Transit and Community Transit resume talks to merge as light rail moves forward
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz announced Wednesday, April 22, the resumption of joint efforts to consolidate Everett Transit and Community Transit into a single, expanded network serving Everett and Snohomish County. In the coming months, the two agencies will draft an interlocal agreement for the City of Everett’s annexation into […]
Female inmate found unresponsive, dies at Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 58-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Snohomish County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The inmate was discovered around 7:25 a.m. during routine checks in the jail’s medical housing unit. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures but attempts to resuscitate her were […]
