Kamiak Theatre Department Presents: Something Rotten!
The Kamiak High School Theatre Department will be performing “Something Rotten!” based on the book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John Farrell. The production, directed by Bryan Sullivan, will be performed at the Mountlake Terrace High School Theatre located at 21801 44th Avenue W in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets on sale now! Music and Lyrics were written by […]
Lake Stevens City Councilman Gary Petershagen launches re-election campaign
AKE STEVENS—This morning, April 2, Councilmember Gary Petershagen announced his campaign to seek re-election to the Lake Stevens City Council. Gary joined the City Council in 2016 and has been successfully elected by voters to serve two terms. He is now seeking a third term. Gary is a lifelong resident of Snohomish County and he […]
House Judiciary Committee launches new inquiry into Washington State’s sanctuary policies
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (CA-05), and Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) sends a letter to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown seeking information on the state’s sanctuary policies that they allege shield criminal aliens in the United States at the expense of Americans. The congressmen allege that the state’s Keep Washington Working Act, […]
Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Seeks Public’s Help in Locating 21-year-old
ARLINGTON, Wash. – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit is seeking the public’s help in locating 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang. He was last seen at his residence in the 18500 block of 114th Drive NE in Arlington around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. He was reported missing the following morning. Jonathan has autism and he […]
Ferguson rejects both House and Senate budgets, dismissing tax hikes and wealth tax
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson said he will not be signing off on either House or Senate 2025-27 operating budget proposals during a press conference Tuesday, April 1, explaining he cannot stand by the tax hikes proposed, especially during a time of federal uncertainty. [Watch video of Ferguson budget presser at end of article]. “Hope […]
Upcoming Community Transit public hearing and monthly board meeting, April 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 3. Prior to the board meeting, there will be a public hearing on the 2025-2028 Title VI Program. Board meeting agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to participate in the public hearing or […]
Washington House passes $78 billion state operating budget, Senate and governor to weigh in
The Washington state House passed its operating budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate and the governor on a spending blueprint to address a looming multi-billion-dollar shortfall. The House approved the two-year $77.8 billion operating budget on a 54-44 vote in which five Democrats joined all Republicans in opposition. The five Democrats who […]
WashCOG study finds that local governments undermine Public Records Act
OLYMPIA—The Washington Coalition for Open Government (WashCOG) published an update to their special report “Your Right to Know,” that found agencies and local governments in Washington State allegedly obstruct and delay public records requests, fail to maintain, organize, and disclose records, inadequately train their staff on open government policies, and often completely undermine the Public […]
DOD to require same physical standards for both men and women to serve in combat roles
Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Secretaries of all Military Departments to develop comprehensive plans to “clearly define combat arms occupations and non-combat arms occupations” to “refine the physical fitness standards that enable our readiness and lethality.” “All entry-level and sustained physical fitness requirements within combat arms positions must be sex-neutral, based solely […]
Snohomish Conservation District and Verdant Health Commission to Launch Harvest at Home, a Free Community Gardening Program
LYNNWOOD—In response to rising food costs and an increase in demand for food at local food banks, Snohomish Conservation District is partnering with Verdant Health Commission to pilot Harvest at Home, a free program to increase access to food gardening for residents of South Snohomish County. Harvest at home will provide access to vertical gardening […]
