Anuhea to perform live at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort on June 5
ARLINGTON—Get ready for island vibes in the Pacific Northwest—because paradise is closer than you think. Angel of the Winds Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome Anuhea live Friday, June 5, 2026, in the Rivers Run Event Center. Known for her smooth fusion of reggae, pop, and R&B, Anuheake’alaokalokelani—better known as Anuhea—brings the sound of Hawaiʻi straight to Arlington for […]
AANHPI Community Corner: Hate crimes are rising in Washington, building trust must be part of the response
Washington state has long been known for its diversity and opportunity. But recent data shows a trend that calls for continued attention and thoughtful action. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, hate crimes have increased nationwide in recent years, with anti-Asian incidents remaining a concern. In Washington, data from the Washington State Office of […]
Get you Tickets: EASC Annual Meeting, Economic Forecast, and Snohomish County Awards, April 14
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is pleased to announce the EASC Annual Meeting & Snohomish County Awards will take place on April 14, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino. The event highlights EASC’s accomplishments over the past year, showcasing initiatives that support startups, connect businesses to government contracting opportunities, strengthen workforce development, and foster […]
As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins
[OLYMPIA | JERRY CORNFIELD]—Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first time in nearly a century. Then what? A legal challenge certainly, maybe two. A ballot battle as well, its timing less certain. Opponents of the much-debated 9.9% tax on households with incomes above $1 million a […]
Francisco Torres to leads jazz workshops for local high schools
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Acclaimed jazz trombonist and educator Francisco Torres will lead workshops next week at three local area high schools whose bands are preparing to compete for the first time together in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. Torres will hold a clinic Monday, March 30, […]
Community Transit announces ‘Design Together, Discover Together’ youth art contest winners
EVERETT—Community Transit revealed the winners of its ‘Design Together, Discover Together’ youth art contest Thursday, March 26. The winners (ages 5-18) were awarded a gift card and will have their artwork displayed on Community Transit buses throughout the county. The theme of the contest was what “Riding Transit with Friends” means to you. The contest […]
Nate’s Corner: Stronger Public Notice Required Before Tax Increases
We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. Earlier this month, my colleagues and I took a small but meaningful step forward to improve public awareness when the Council considered and then approved […]
SRFR honors Braven Metals for 11 years of commitment to public safety and training
LAKE STEVENS—South County Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) presented the rare Distinguished Public Service Award to Braven Auto and Metals Thursday, March 26, recognizing their continued support of public safety and partnership in training first responders. This is only one of a handful of times the SRFR has presented this award since its inception. Since […]
Sound Transit awards $350M Hoffman contract for Operations and Maintenance Facility South in Federal Way
SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board has approved a progressive design-build contract for the Operations and Maintenance Facility South, located on about 70 acres at South 336th Street in Federal Way, to Hoffman Construction Company of Washington. When complete in 2032, the essential facility will house maintenance and operations equipment and staff in support of the existing […]
Snohomish County Litter Wranglers 2026 season set to begin
EVERETT– After a one-season hiatus due to budget and staffing difficulties, the Snohomish County Litter Wranglers will soon head out onto county roads to help rustle up garbage and other debris that’s been carelessly discarded by passersby. With a population of more than 870,000 residents and countless visitors, it takes a concerted effort to help ensure our county’s infrastructure is not decorated with trash. “We live in a beautiful part of […]
