February 19, 2025 1:57 pm

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Clash in WA Legislature over proposal to add rules for initiative signers

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OLYMPIA—A push by Democratic state senators for greater scrutiny of those circulating and signing initiative petitions advanced in the Washington Legislature on Tuesday over the objections of Republicans and the secretary of state. Opponents of the legislation argue it would impede voters’ ability to engage in the initiative process, which allows citizens to propose changes […]

Washington Wolfpack Arena Football Announces Full 2025 Season Schedule

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EVERETT—The Washington Wolfpack arena football team is thrilled to unveil their highly anticipated 2025 Arena Football season schedule. Fans can look forward to an action-packed season filled with thrilling matchups, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments. The Wolfpack are ready to take the field and make their mark in the Arena Football One league. The 2025 […]

Murray concerned exodus of federal workers will impact WA energy and housing sectors

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In an effort to reduce federal spending and reform the government, President Donald J Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has begun its mass purge of federal workers including many Washington State researchers, electricians, engineers, and cyber security experts. Pacific Northwest agencies impacted by the […]

Judge allows Musk and DOGE to access data at 7 federal agencies

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday, February 18, denied a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to halt Elon Musk, the Trump administration, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data at seven federal agencies. “The court’s analysis here begins and ends with irreparable harm, ‘a threshold requirement in […]

ArtsFund awards $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County organizations

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EDMONDS—Community Accelerator Grant program awarded a total of $320,000 to 35 Snohomish County art organizations. The program is a partnership between ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This is the second consecutive year the ArtsFund has partnered with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to deliver $10 million total of unrestricted funding to […]

Northwest Orchid Society’s Indoor Plant Festival returns March 22

Northwest Orchid Society

LYNNWOOD—This upcoming March 22 through 23, the Northwest Orchid Society is returning to the Lynnwood Event Center for its 2nd annual Indoor Plant Festival. Presale tickets begin at $8 a day but increase up to $10 if purchased on the day of the event. For $40, guests can also purchase a Preview Event ticket which grants access to an […]

South County firefighters return from assisting with Los Angeles wildfires

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All eight South County Fire firefighters returned safely to Snohomish County on Saturday, January 25, after being deployed for two weeks assisting with the Los Angeles wildfires. The crew were deployed in early January, separated into two teams of four, and both assigned to the Palisades Fire. All eight of the fire fighters volunteered for […]

Washington’s Lottery achieves nation’s highest level of responsible gambling certification

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OLYMPIA—Washington’s Lottery announced on February 11 that it has achieved the highest level of responsible gambling certification in the country. As acknowledged by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), Washington’s Lottery officially was certified for Responsible Gambling Verification Best Practices at the Sustaining […]

Hundreds lined up for Ivar’s Soup Day in Everett

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EVERETT—Hundreds of residents from around the county braved the chilly weather on Saturday, February 15, to purchase by the pouch or the case at wholesale prices, Ivar’s Restaurants’ famous soups and award-winning chowders at Ivar’s Seafood Bar in Everett for its Soup Day. “We were expecting a good turnout, but this is crazy,” Billie MacFarland, […]

Schools must end DEI policies by Feb 28 or lose federal funding, says US Dept of Education

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Education on February 14 sent an ultimatum to all education agencies and institutions throughout the country, end what it called “insidious” DEI policies within 14 days or “face potential loss of federal funding.” In the letter penned by Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the United […]

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