Secretary Hobbs praises Legislature for passing elections security bills and reinforcing important public services
OLYMPIA—During the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature approved several bills and $33.3 million in funding requested by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that will enhance the integrity of Washington elections and improve support for charities and libraries statewide. “These bills and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration, enhancing […]
NWWS annual Waterworks online membership exhibition opens April 26
The Northwest Watercolor Society opens its annual Waterworks Online Membership Exhibition with the artists’ awards reception April 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The online event is free by clicking here to be sent a Zoom link. https://bit.ly/3Pgf3VT. The show runs through June 30, 2024, and anyone can view the beautiful watermedia paintings at their convenience 24/7 at www.nwws.org. The annual membership […]
Landyn Olson joins Snohomish County Sports Commission
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is delighted to announce the hiring of Landyn Olson as the Sports Development Coordinator. He will be responsible for bringing new sporting events to Snohomish County and building relationships with the sports organizations. “We are delighted to have Landyn join the sports commission team. His passion for the community and […]
Washington state leads the US in burglaries
New research has revealed the states where you are most likely to be burglarized and Washington is at the top of the list, with 548 burglaries per 100,000 citizens. Criminal defense firm, Suzuki Law Offices, analyzed FBI crime data to determine the number of burglaries committed in each state in 2022. They then looked at […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin set to deliver state of the city March 21
Everett, Wash., March 12, 2024—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver her annual State of the City address next Thursday, March 21, at the at the Everett Mall located at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Franklin’s address will be the centerpiece at the 2024 State of the City event, where she will highlight ongoing initiatives and […]
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 […]
