Republicans disrupt budget conversation with no-new-taxes, no-cuts plan

Being on the minority side in the state Senate means playing defense against a lot of bad pieces of legislation, but there are times when we can still take satisfaction in a job well done. One way or another, and at one stage or another in the lawmaking process, Senate Republicans managed to keep hundreds […]
Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce Hosts Boeing Executive for Exclusive Lunch & Learn

EVERETT—The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Rich White, Government Relations Manager at Boeing, as the featured speaker for an exclusive Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Apex Everett, located at 16Eleven (1611 Everett Ave). As Everett continues to uphold its reputation as the Aerospace […]
Cantwell meets with local healthcare providers to discuss the impacts of Medicaid cuts

SEATTLE—Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) met with local healthcare professionals Tuesday, March 18, to discuss the potential impacts President Donald J Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts could have on the public’s access to critical medical services. On February 25, House Republicans voted in favor of Trump’s budget resolution which proposes to cut up to $880 billion from […]
Youth Empowerment Conference: Violence & Drugs Can’t Live Here!

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee hosted the Youth Empowerment for Safer Communities Conference on Saturday, March 15, bringing together young adults and community leaders to address gun violence and drug abuse within the community. The keynote speaker for the event was Jose Garcia, Founder and CEO, Hope for Homies. With exercises and discussions around […]
County Council hears from childcare experts a day before considering new ordinance

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council heard from leading childcare experts during Administrative Session Tuesday, March 18, a day before considering an ordinance that aims to reduce local regulatory barriers for childcare providers while allowing more childcare facilities to operate throughout Snohomish County. The ordinance being considered for tomorrow, 25-015, was introduced by County Council members Nate […]
Jimi Hendrix, State Ecology Workers Recognized with Washington’s Highest Honors

OLYMPIA—A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Valor – during a ceremony at the State Capitol, Tuesday, March 18. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, […]
Bipartisan legislation introduced for critical landslide preparedness

BELLEVUE—Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced the National Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation will help save lives, protect communities and property, and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness by targeting key gaps in science and mapping critical landslide hazards. Following the 2014 Oso […]
Bellevue-based dim sum restaurant Dough Zone opens its first Snohomish County location

LYNNWOOD—The popular Bellevue-based dim sum restaurant chain, Dough Zone, opened their first Snohomish County location in Lynnwood on February 12, offering delicious, quick, and affordable bites to north end guests for the first time ever. Dough Zone offers a variety of small-portioned Chinese comfort foods dishes at affordable prices (every menu item is under $10). […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tours Boeing 737 facility

RENTON—United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Boeing’s 737 facility in Renton on Thursday, March 13, to follow up on the status of Boeing’s Comprehensive Safety Plan. “My message to Boeing during our recent visit was one of tough love,” Secretary Duffy said. “Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau and I have made clear that […]
Larsen to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 20

On Thursday, March 20, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live telephone town hall to provide an update on his work to fight back against the Republican Rip-Off and answer constituents’ questions. Attendees are invited to tune in to a live stream at larsen.house.gov/live or dial in to (855) 962-0954 beginning at 4:00 p.m. […]