Frontier Airlines to discontinue Paine Field service January 2026
EVERETT—Frontier Airlines announced it will cease operations at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) on January 5, 2026, citing low consumer demand, just seven months after launching service. The low-cost carrier began flights from Paine Field on June 2, 2025, with routes to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The departure will make Frontier the second […]
‘Infrastructure means access,’ Ferguson’s new $2.1 billion maintenance push for safe roads and bridges
LACEY—Governor Bob Ferguson unveiled a $2.1 billion plan on Friday to bolster preservation and maintenance of Washington’s roads and bridges, marking the largest such investment in any enacted budget over the past two decades. The proposal, which requires legislative approval during the 2026 session, aims to address long-standing “neglect,” according to Ferguson, in the state’s […]
The ‘Housing Governor,’ Ferguson goes all in with a bold $244 million plan to tackle Washington’s housing crisis
SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson unveiled a $244 million package of housing investments on Thursday and signed an executive order creating a task force to lay the groundwork for a new cabinet-level Department of Housing, to combat what he calls a housing crisis and to help victims of the fatal floods from last week’s atmospheric river. Speaking […]
Washington state’s coal-fired plant TransAlta ordered to remain open by Energy Secretary
[The Center Square]—The Trump administration on Wednesday issued an emergency order requiring a coal-fired power plant in Washington state to remain open this winter, citing a need to ensure grid reliability in the months ahead. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed Canada-based power generation company TransAlta to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia Generating Station, located […]
Centralia Plant Saved by Gas Conversion – But Is It Enough to Prevent Regional Energy Crisis?
Many in our state are probably too busy dealing with the effects of the latest “atmospheric river” to think about how winter will soon bring its own weather challenges. State lawmakers need to be thinking about it, however. A stretch of sub-freezing temperatures could leave our region’s energy grid struggling to handle the soaring demand […]
Community Call-to-Action: Donate now at Stuff the Bus for Historic Flood Relief
SNOHOMISH—In the aftermath of historic flooding that shattered river records and displaced families across Snohomish County, Volunteers of America Western Washington is teaming up with Community Transit and Snohomish County to host a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive this Saturday. The event, set for December 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Snohomish Station […]
Snohomish County offers Solid Waste Voucher Program
EVERETT—Snohomish County residents impacted by recent flood conditions can now dispose of flood-damaged household items at no charge at county solid waste facilities through its flood voucher program that ends January 18, 2026. The voucher program is authorized under county code during a state of emergency when safe and rapid removal of garbage would help […]
Public invited to the 2025 Homeless Memorial Vigil, Dec 19
EVERETT—The Snohomish County’s Veterans Homelessness Committee, in partnership with Snohomish County Human Services, invites the community to join in honoring and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness at the 2025 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil with an emphasis on veterans. This poignant event will take place on Friday, December 19th, at […]
Washington Republican Dan Newhouse will not seek reelection to Congress
YAKIMA VALLEY—United States Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican representing Washington’s 4th Congressional District, announced Wednesday, December 17, that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a congressional career marked by his vote to impeach President Donald J Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. “I am announcing today that I will not seek […]
Over 200,000 SnoPUD and PSE customers without power
Snohomish PUD reports that strong northwesterly winds did a significant damage to Camano Island and the northwestern part of Snohomish County overnight. Snohomish County PUD is working to get power restored as quickly and safely as possible. The National Weather Service had a high wind warning in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Gusts were […]
