DelBene, Moulton introduce legislation to invest in national high-speed rail
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced legislation to invest $205 billion in a national high-speed rail system that would provide Americans with faster, cleaner travel options and create at least 2.6 million American jobs. This legislation comes on the heels of the Biden administration awarding a historic $8.2 billion for high-speed […]
IRS continues special Saturday hours on March 16 for face-to-face help at the Everett Taxpayer Assistance Center
WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service will open the Everett Taxpayer Assistance Center (TACs) on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2707 Colby Ave., to provide in-person help. These special Saturday hours are part of the agency’s continuing transformation efforts to improve taxpayer service. This marks the second of four special nationwide Saturday […]
Neither Red nor Blue, here are third party presidential options
Bipartisanship got you down? No longer identify as either a Republican or Democrat? Was marking one of two boxes on the outside of your ballot a harder decision than you expected it to be? Well, you’re in luck because options for the next President of the United States don’t have to be that black and […]
Biden, Trump win Washington State Presidential Primary, now presumptive nominee
OLYMPIA—With 25.81% of the vote in, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump (R), and current President, Joe Biden (D), have not only won their respective party’s Presidential Primary in Washington state, but have now clinched enough delegates to be their Party’s official presumptive nominee. With its 43 delegates, Republican voters in […]
Memorial held for fallen State Trooper at Everett’s Angel of the Wind Arena
EVERETT—Law enforcement agencies throughout the state gathered together with Snohomish County residents at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Tuesday, March 12, to honor the life of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd #927, who was killed in the line-of-duty on March 2 after being struck by a speeding, and allegedly impaired, driver […]
Exclusive: Republican candidates Beutler, Bird, and Reichert interview
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Republican Party held its convention on Saturday, March 9, at Mariner High School to elect delegates to its party’s Washington State and National conventions. Delegates to the state convention will vote to officially endorse candidates to federal and statewide offices; and a selected few, 43 in total, will be elected to represent Washington state […]
Police officers will soon be allowed to work part time
OLYMPIA—Washington state remains 51st in the nation for active police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time, says Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), sponsor of Senate Bill 5424, that is awaiting the governor’s signature. He hopes the bill will increase female officers in law enforcement to […]
New Community Transit Swift Orange Line, route changes coming March 30
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On March 30, Community Transit is making significant changes to several local routes and adding more service with a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the Swift Orange Line, and three new local bus routes. The expanded service will offer riders more frequent trips. Schedule changes on most routes will improve reliability, ensuring people […]
Filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature, up $151
OLYMPIA—For the first time in more than a century of voter-submitted ballot proposals, the filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature has moved from $5 to an inflation-indexed amount, currently set at $156 (a 3,020% increase). Similar adjustments to the filing fees for referenda and Initiatives to the People will take effect in January, the […]
Sno-Isle Libraries announces Executive Director’s retirement
SNOHOMISH and ISLAND COUNTIES—Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson announced her intent to retire in July. After over five years of dedicated service, Lois Langer Thompson leaves behind a legacy of transformative change through her commitment to equity and dedication to creating inspiring, welcoming spaces. “Lois exemplifies dedication and passion to shape our libraries […]
