Senate Democrats set new leadership, committee membership of 2025 session
OLYMPIA—The Senate Democratic Caucus voted Thursday, November 21, to confirm committee leadership and membership positions for the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 session will bring eight new members to the Senate Democratic Caucus. Seven senators decided to retire or run for another office following the 2024 legislative session, and Democrats added a 30th member — […]
County budget talks heated, new questions arise of former sheriff’s residency
EVERETT—Controversary surrounds former Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary after a damning audit report by George Skiles, Partner at Sjoberg-Evanshenk Consulting, on both Executive and Council Office staffing operations, pointed to “duplicative” and “overlapping” staff positions as a contributing factor to a proposed $3.07 billion 2025 Biennial Budget. While the number of core staffing positions has remained relatively the […]
Franklin hosts mayoral re-election kickoff at Eight Ball Cafe
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin held a kickoff event for her re-election campaign on Thursday, November 21, at the Eight Ball Cafe in Everett. Notable attendees included Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator Mark Mullet, State Representative Julio Cortes, and Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. “It was an honor to attend the […]
Litter Wranglers collect more than 2,500 Bags of garbage along nearly 500 County road Miles
EVERETT, Wash.–A byproduct of a growing county inevitably is a growing amount of trash that finds its way along roadsides. Thankfully, with increased public awareness and responses by assigned workers and volunteers, trash is becoming less of an eyesore. A key ingredient in this mix is the county’s Litter Wranglers team. From April to October, […]
Governor-elect Ferguson appoints KD Chapman-See to lead Budget Office
OLYMPIA—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday, November 21, appointed the final position of his executive leadership team by naming K.D. Chapman-See as Director of the Office of Financial Management. “K.D. brings tremendous talent and expertise to this critical position in state government,” Ferguson said. “She understands the budget challenges facing the state, and I look forward […]
Boeing awarded new $2.38 billion contract to build additional KC-46A tankers in Everett
EVERETT―The Boeing Company will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. The KC-46A is built in Everett, Washington, and in all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. […]
Join the Team: Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson is fielding applications for state service
SEATTLE—Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson announced that his transition team is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving in state government. The announcement comes as part of Ferguson’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive and expert-led administration that will solve problems and make government work for the people. “We are building a government that will fight […]
VOAWW urges community support amid record demand at local food banks
EVERETT—As the cost of living continues to rise, more Snohomish County neighbors are turning to Volunteers of America Western Washington’s (VOAWW) food banks for support. However, as need soars, donations are declining—placing a critical strain on resources. With VOAWW’s warehouse shelves at critically low levels, the organization is issuing an urgent call for help. If […]
South County Fire adopts $116 million 2025 budget
EVERETT—South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, November 19, to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2025. Residents of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) are expected to see little or no change to current tax rates. The $116 million operating budget funds current levels of emergency services and includes […]
Lynnwood Link recognized for excellence
LYNNWOOD—The Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC) has awarded Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project two awards in recognition of the project’s achievements. The awards, the Best Public Project over $10 Million and the award for Innovation & Achievement in Sustainability, exemplify excellence in project delivery in the Pacific Northwest. NWCCC’s Distinguished Project Awards program recognizes excellence in […]
