Washington and Nevada governors activate National Guard for election safety
OLYMPIA—Just days following the destruction of ballot boxes in both Portland and Vancouver on October 28, in what Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called an act of “terror” against “fair elections in Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, November 1, activated Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 […]
Hundreds attend 7th annual Day of the Dead event
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds attended the seventh annual Day of the Dead event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, an important Mexican holiday on November 1st and 2nd each year to honor and celebrate ancestors who passed away. “I see the community of Lynnwood gathering together. I see Mexicans and Latinos as well as Americans and other […]
Statewide ballot returns down 18-points from 2020, parties weigh in
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With just three days left to vote in the 2024 General Election, Washington state is seeing an 18-point reduction in ballot returns, or 814,000 ballots, in 2024 when compared to 2020 despite there being approximately just over 100,000 more registered voters. On a state level, there are 4,993,699 registered voters in Washington with 2,362,291 […]
POE named 2024 Heavy Lift Port/Terminal Operator of the Year
EVERETT—The Port of Everett Seaport has been honored with the prestigious title of 2024 Port/Terminal Operator of the Year by Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International. Recent maritime investments, quality customer service, high environmental standards, and a strong commitment to handling heavy lift and project cargoes safely and efficiently were among key factors in the Port of Everett […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ ADA Advisory Committee seeks four new members
EVERETT – Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality of life. Making sure all residents have the same pedestrian access is essential. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county about ADA compliance in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking […]
20-year-old Arlington man tragically killed in traffic collision
ARLINGTON—Washington State Patrol released that Riley Maggard, 20, of Arlington, was killed in a fatal traffic collision shortly after 12 a.m., Friday (Thursday night), November 1. Maggard was travelling southbound on I-5 just north of 172nd NE / SR-531 near exit 206 when he lost control of his vehicle, swearing across multiple lanes. The vehicle […]
County Councilman Nehring to propose elimination 8% property tax increase
EVERETT—Snohomish County Council Vice President Nate Nehring will be proposing a budget amendment to eliminate the 8% general property tax levy increase proposed in County Executive Dave Somers $3.07 billion 2025-26 biennial budget. The amendment eliminates the increase to the general property tax levy and makes corresponding cuts to expenditures in the budget. “Taxpayers in […]
Boeing and IAM announce new contract vote for Nov 4
EVERETT—With the assistance of Secretary of Labor Julie Su, the International Association of Machinist (IAM) 751 & W24 will be allowing its 33,000 members on Monday, November 4, to vote on an updated contract offer by Boeing with hopes to ending a 49-day strike that has cost billions of dollars in lost revenue. “Your Union […]
Feds and CAIR now involved in politically-motivated hate crime against State Rep candidate
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Police Department have launched an investigation with federal partners to get to the bottom of the alleged assault on State Representative candidate Riaz Khan on Highway 525 and Goat Trail Road on Tuesday, October 29. Khan claims he was surveying his campaign signs early in the morning Saturday when two White males, aged […]
WSP’s 119th Trooper Basic Training Class graduates 30 new troopers
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 30 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on October 30 during the 119th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. The graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. […]
