Bill protecting youth from unscrupulous employers signed into law
EVERETT—As more youth enter the workforce, House Bill 1644, sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), increases penalties for companies that violate child labor laws, and makes it easier for the state to bar problem employers (a.k.a. bad actors) from hiring young workers. Companies with three or more serious, repeat or willful safety or youth labor violations […]
Lynnwood-based Pinnacle Roofing has your back on all your roofing, or solar, needs
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood-based Pinnacle Roofing Professionals LLC, a family-owned and operated business specializing in roofing, solar, chimneys, and even electric vehicle charging installation, believes in bringing confidence, security and superior craftsmanship to the residential and commercial community. “Built on a Reputation of Quality, our goal is to be the best in the industry while building respect, trust […]
Valley View Middle School student named finalist in NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge
SNOHOMISH—Valley View Middle School 8th grade student Maggie Hou has been named one of nine national finalists in NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge, a prestigious national writing competition for K-12 students that highlights the role of radioisotopes in powering space exploration. The challenge invited students to learn about NASA’s radioisotope power systems (RPS) – often […]
Experience Momentum raises $10,000 for local environmental nonprofits
LYNNWOOD—On Saturday, April 26th, Experience Momentum hosted its second annual Sweat for the Environment event, a high-energy Earth Day fitness competition and community fundraiser, donating $10,000 for environmental nonprofits throughout the Puget Sound region. Held at the company’s Lynnwood location, this one-of-a-kind event combined wellness, community, and environmental action. Twenty-five teams of two competed in three challenging […]
Robert ‘Chili’ Hicks announces campaign for Legislative District 10 Position 1
STANWOOD—Stanwood City Councilman and retired United States Navy Master Chief Robert “Chili” Hicks officially announces his candidacy for Washington State Representative, Legislative District 10, Position 1 — ushering in a bold new era of leadership, accountability, and common-sense reform. Hicks, a respected leader both in military and civic life, brings more than two decades of […]
Snohomish County joins $670 million lawsuit against Trump administration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Executive Office announced on Friday that it is joining a multistate lawsuit against the federal government alleging that the Trump administration is violating the doctrine of separation of powers, infringing upon constitutional protections, and violating the Administrative Procedures Act by placing conditions on federal grant monies. In total, $670 million in […]
Los Gavilanes host second annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce community event
EVERETT—Casino Road community members sat down and enjoyed coffee and Latin American sweet bread with Everett Police Officers in front of the Los Gavilanes Mexican Store for its annual Cafecito y Pan Dulce con tu Policia Local Everett event. “Everyone comes to this plaza and the police protect us from the criminals, so we are […]
Undefeated Everett fighter Bilal Hasan has mighty UFC ambitions
In many ways, the mixed martial arts story of undefeated flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan can be viewed through lenses of legacy. As a Hawaii-born fighter, Hasan has Max Holloway to look up to. A future Hall of Famer known for his fighting spirit and one of the biggest draws in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), […]
Tulalip Tribes, Commerce sign historic memorandum of understanding
TULALIP—The Tulalip Tribes and Washington State Department of Commerce signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing government-to-government relations between the Tribes and the agency. The agreement removes administrative barriers, improves communications, implements culturally appropriate data privacy and security measures, and more. Tulalip Tribes Chairwoman Teri Gobin and Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn signed the agreement […]
Marysville lifts up local businesses and updates public on Cascade Industrial Center
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville gave an update to its Cascade Industrial Center, what the city is doing to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and highlighted some of its local businesses at the Marysville Business Summit on Tuesday, April 29, at the Marysville Opera House. The event kicked off with some remarks with Marysville […]
