Inslee announces plan for new juvenile rehabilitation facility
OLYMPIA—Washington state’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) system has been noted in recent years for its innovative, trauma-informed education and therapeutic programming. But 2024 has brought significant challenges. The state’s JR population is increasing, including a 60% increase in young people at Green Hill School since 2023. The resulting overcrowding at certain facilities has created unsafe conditions […]
Washington among states in SunFed cucumber recall due to Salmonella
SILVER SPRINGS, MD—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, November 28, the recall of all sizes of SunFed cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. The […]
Meet Larry Jubie, Merrysville for the Holidays parade grand marshal
MARYSVILLE—Longtime community leader Larry Jubie will lead the 2024 Electric Lights Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade runs south on State Avenue from the Marysville Community Center to Comeford Park. A Marysville resident since he and his wife, Linda, built their first home here more than 50 years ago, Jubie was […]
Rep Larsen honors fallen combat-decorated Whidbey Island Aviators
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) honored Lieutenant Commander Lyndsey Evans, 31, and Lieutenant Serena Wileman, 31, two high skilled, combat-decorated Naval aviators who tragically lost their lives when their EA-18G Growler aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier on October 15 during a routine training flight. Wileman’s remains were transported to her home in Oak Harbor earlier […]
Liias leads on jobs, energy, and transportation for 2025 Legislative session
OLYMPIA—Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) expanded his leadership roles in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Thursday, November 21. Liias will continue to chair the Senate Transportation Committee, where he has been focused on expanding sustainable transportation options that help fuel a growing economy and serve the needs of Washington families. […]
Ferguson preps to fight against Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025
SEATTLE—On Monday, November 25, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced a Transition Team subcommittee that will focus on protecting Washingtonians from the Heritage Foundation’s (a conservative think tank) Project 2025. According to Ferguson, the Project 2025 agenda include gutting access to abortion, mass deportations, limiting access to the ballot box, rolling back LGBTQ+ rights, ending environmental protections, […]
Lovick to chair Governor-elect Ferguson’s new transition committee to Improve Public Safety
SEATTLE—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday that State Senator and former Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will chair his transition committee focused on improving public safety and increasing the number of well-trained law enforcement in Washington. “Our public safety challenges, including a statewide fentanyl epidemic, require immediate action,” said Ferguson. “Washington ranks last […]
County Council adopts $3.22 billion biennial budget with split vote
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After months and careful deliberation, the Snohomish County Council adopted its first biennial Budget during a Public Hearing Monday, November 25—a $3.22 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. “As the Chair of the Council, I am so proud of my fellow Councilmembers who all deliberated both passionately and respectfully […]
Meet Me in Arlington for our Hometown Holidays Celebration
ARLINGTON—Meet me in Arlington for Arlington’s Hometown Holidays celebration! The magic starts on November 30th in Legion Park, where Arlington’s Christmas Tree will be lit at 5 p.m. Lights will be twinkling and carolers will be singing, while visitors enjoy fire pits and roasting marshmallows with special guests, Mrs. Claus and Olaf. An unexpected snowfall […]
Thanksgiving Safety tips by Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
Olympia – As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important to keep fire safety in mind to ensure a safe and joyful holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving Day has the highest number of home-cooking fire incidents across the nation, and residential fires are approximately three times more likely to occur […]
