Gov Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026
LYNNWOOD [Bill Lucia]—Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday indicated that he’s reluctant to support major new tax increases in the legislative session that begins in January. The first-term Democrat also said housing and road maintenance are two areas he plans to focus on. “We did raise billions of dollars in revenue earlier this year, and […]
Human remains identified as missing Tulalip woman Mary Johnson-Davis
TULALIP—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the FBI Seattle Field Office and the Tulalip Police Department, announced Friday, October 31, that human skeletal remains discovered in a remote wooded area of North Snohomish County have been positively identified as those of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a 44-year-old member of the Tulalip Tribes who vanished […]
LA Dodgers crush Blue Jays in Epic Game 7 to repeat as World Champs!
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. In a Game 7 for the ages, LA rallied in the 11th inning to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4, clinching the title in front of a delirious Dodger Stadium crowd and etching another chapter into one of baseball’s most storied franchises. Final […]
Snohomish County PUD unveils new enhanced Outage Map for Storm Season Readiness
EVERETT—Just in time for storm season, Snohomish County PUD recently released a new version of its outage map. Thanks to valuable feedback from customers, the PUD made improvements to better serve everyone. The new and improved outage map allows users to zoom down to specific locations, providing more complete information on each outage. Outages are […]
‘Crash and Grab’ burglary at Lynnwood pot shop
LYNNWOOD—Early Monday morning, October 27, a group of suspects carried out a brazen “crash-and-grab” burglary at a cannabis dispensary in Lynnwood, leading to a multi-vehicle pursuit that extended into Seattle before the perpetrators evaded capture. KING5 first reported the story. The incident unfolded around 2:40 a.m. at Euphorium Cannabis, located on Cypress Way in Lynnwood. […]
Alleged wage theft at Lynnwood’s ENSO Project, workers cheated, City censors union’s warnings
LYNNWOOD—When Julio secured a job laying drywall for Lynnwood’s upcoming multi-family development ENSO, in the city’s bustling downtown core known as City Center, he was ecstatic to have the opportunity and be a part of something bigger for Lynnwood’s vision. But when he received his first paycheck, a little over three months ago, he immediately […]
Sound Transit board approves property tax increase, cost overruns up to $34.5 billion
[The Center Square]—Residents in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will pay more in property taxes next year, as the Sound Transit Board of Directors has approved a 1% property tax increase as the agency faces an estimated more than $30 billion in cost overruns on its Sound Transit 3 expansion projects. Sound Transit can raise property […]
Unemployment claims roll in from laid-off feds in Washington state
[WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD]—More than 1,600 federal workers in Washington state have filed for unemployment benefits since the government shutdown began at the start of October. Of the 1,625 claims the state Employment Security Department had received by Tuesday, 411 had been paid. The rest were pending. The state’s goal is no more than 21 days […]
Parents, school board members, and educators sue state over bill that modified Parents’ Bill of Rights
OLYMPIA [WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD]—School board directors and parents sued Washington state Thursday to block a Democrat-backed law overhauling rights for public school students and their parents. The policy has become a flashpoint in the national debate over gender inclusivity and diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. The conservative political group, Let’s Go Washington, has a […]
Judge Tam Bui — She Cares About Mental Health
I urge you to vote for Judge Tam Bui for the Court of Appeals by November 4. I have a family member who struggles with mental illness. Mental Health Court has made a huge impact in our lives. Judge Bui led the effort to establish Snohomish County’s first Mental Health Court in 2012 — a […]
