New study finds that Washington ranks third most EV-friendly state
A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy after analyzing each state’s number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations, charging points, state EV incentives, and eagerness to transition, found California as most EV-friendly with Vermont and Washington rounding up the top three. With several states adopting zero-emission vehicle mandates and goals, the study produced an […]
Cascade Warbirds announces 2025 Aviation Scholarship Program
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is pleased to offer scholarships for Private Pilot Ground School with Introductory Flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with several flight schools in the Puget Sound […]
Washington state wants to increase bureaucrats’ salaries by $1.3 billion despite claims the state is facing a budget shortfall
When Jay Inslee took the job as Governor in 2013, the state’s annual operating budget was approximately $38.4 billion. After 12 years of the Inslee administration, the state is now spending almost twice as much per year, $75.5 billion. Yet, despite this massive increase in state spending, legislators are claiming that they will need another $10-12 billion over the […]
Office of the Secretary of State Certifies 2024 General Election Results
OLYMPIA-The Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results of the 2024 General Election on Wednesday, Dec. 4. According to vote totals certified by Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan, 3.96 million voters, or 78.94% of registered voters, returned ballots in the Nov. 5 election. Using Washington’s secure vote-by-mail system, 66.47% of voters returned […]
Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
Hometown Holidays Carousel and Ferris Wheel return to Arlington
ARLINGTON-The Hometown Holidays carousel and Ferris wheel will be in Arlington from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15. This is made possible by the City of Arlington Hotel-Motel Tax Fund Tourism Grant and a generous sponsorship from Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. “We are thrilled to support the City of Arlington in bringing […]
Judge orders influencer Steve Hickey to vacate million-dollar house
RAVENSDALE—A King County Superior Court Judge has ordered Steve Hickey, an on-leave King County Fire District 57 Commissioner and independent journalist, to vacate the $1.4 million home he has allegedly been squatting in for two years without paying rent. Hickey made a name for himself in the Seattle area for his highly successful construction company […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
State-Sponsored News Fellows to cover the 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent update from the Edward R Murrow College of Communication, three Murrow news fellows will be sent to Olympia to cover the 2025 state legislative session. The fellows, whose salaries are financed through a $2.4 million apportionment in state funds, will be responsible to hold state politicians up to scrutiny. This update comes […]
Lynnwood-based Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair offers same-day service from Bellingham to Vancouver
LYNNWOOD—Elite Garage Door and Gate Repair knows that a faulty garage door can be a serious safety, security, and accessibility issue for households. That’s why the Lynnwood-based garage door installation and repair company emphasizes immediate response sending highly trained technicians directly to your home, within an hour of making a call, and completing the repair […]