New State Office of Independent Investigations to investigate first use-of-deadly-force incident
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) will soon begin its first investigation since the agency was created by the state legislature in 2021 in the wake of national calls for accountable use of force following the death of George Floyd and national riots that followed in the summer of 2020. OII is to […]
Snohomish County bus riders can look forward to more service and lower reduced fares in 2025
Snohomish County—The Board of Directors approved the Community Transit 2025 budget on December 5. The board also approved lowering reduced fares to $1 for eligible riders. Others who qualify based on income for the Subsidized Annual Pass will be able to ride for free. “Transit needs to be an easy choice for people, so we’re […]
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson reappoints three state agency directors
OLYMPIA—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson on December 6 announced three reappointments for state agency directors: Derek Sandison as Director of the Department of Agriculture, Cami Feek as Director of the Employment Security Department, and Major General Gent Welsh as the Adjutant General of the Washington Military Department. “I am thankful for these individuals and their unwavering commitment […]
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: A date which will live in infamy
On August 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On November 29, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 1994, the first National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the United States at Naval Station Pearl […]
After layoffs, low pay, and unrealistic story quotas, Everett Herald reporters are striking back
EVERETT—Reporters working for The Everett Daily Herald, the oldest still-functioning Snohomish County-based newspaper, have hit their limit after new management slashed half of its newsroom last summer while continuing to pay less than a livable wage and expecting unrealistic story quotas from its staff. Now the Everett NewsGuild, a unionized group of Everett Herald Reporters, […]
New study finds that Washington ranks third most EV-friendly state
A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy after analyzing each state’s number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations, charging points, state EV incentives, and eagerness to transition, found California as most EV-friendly with Vermont and Washington rounding up the top three. With several states adopting zero-emission vehicle mandates and goals, the study produced an […]
Cascade Warbirds announces 2025 Aviation Scholarship Program
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is pleased to offer scholarships for Private Pilot Ground School with Introductory Flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with several flight schools in the Puget Sound […]
Washington state wants to increase bureaucrats’ salaries by $1.3 billion despite claims the state is facing a budget shortfall
When Jay Inslee took the job as Governor in 2013, the state’s annual operating budget was approximately $38.4 billion. After 12 years of the Inslee administration, the state is now spending almost twice as much per year, $75.5 billion. Yet, despite this massive increase in state spending, legislators are claiming that they will need another $10-12 billion over the […]
Office of the Secretary of State Certifies 2024 General Election Results
OLYMPIA-The Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results of the 2024 General Election on Wednesday, Dec. 4. According to vote totals certified by Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan, 3.96 million voters, or 78.94% of registered voters, returned ballots in the Nov. 5 election. Using Washington’s secure vote-by-mail system, 66.47% of voters returned […]
Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
