For Whom the Bell Tolls: WA L&I honors the 97 workers who lost their lives on the clock

TUMWATER—The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) honored the 97 Washington State workers who lost their lives due to job-related injuries or illness last year, during its annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony on Thursday, April 24. Held each April, the L&I’s annual ceremony serves as a reminder that preventable workplace injuries and deaths […]
Republican lawmakers walk out after WA House committee votes to close center for people with disabilities

Republican lawmakers walked out of a committee meeting in the Washington Legislature on Wednesday to protest approval of a bill that would close a residential center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We voted no on the bill first and, when it was apparent that the bill was going to pass, we were upset […]
WA Attorney General’s Office launches new website to report sexual assault

OLYMPIA — In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Attorney General’s Office today announced the launch of a new reporting website for survivors of sexual assault. Understanding the many barriers experienced by survivors of sexual violence — crimes that remain the most underreported acts of violence nationwide — the Attorney General’s Office, […]
Rep Sam Low’s agritourism bill protecting family farms signed into law

In a victory for Washington’s family farms, Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House Bill 1261 into law—a bipartisan effort led by Representative Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) to protect farmers who engage in agritourism from losing their open space tax classification. The new law ensures that activities such as weddings, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and farm […]
Boeing Q1 Results: ‘737 production gradually’

ARLINGTON, Va.—The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $19.5 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.49) (Table 1). The company reported operating cash flow of ($1.6) billion and free cash flow of ($2.3) billion (non-GAAP). Results primarily reflect improved operational performance and commercial delivery volume. Results also reflect only […]
Nate’s Corner: Snohomish County’s Cold Weather Shelter program

As temperatures warm and spring can be seen all around us, it is important to remember the hardship many faced during the cold winter months and the volunteers who stepped up during those difficult times. Snohomish County’s network of Cold Weather Shelters led the way with many acts of selfless service which gave hope and […]
East County Parks and Recreation District Announces Vacancy on Board of Commissioners

MONROE—The East County Parks and Recreation District (ECPRD) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for local community members to become actively involved in shaping the future of parks and recreation in the Monroe area. A vacancy has opened on the Board of Commissioners, and applications are now being accepted from interested candidates. Serving on […]
Kicking Gas Campaign—May 21 Deadline to sign up to get up to $10,000 subsidies for heat pumps

LANGLEY—Washington’s Kicking Gas campaign has announced a May 21 deadline to get in on up to $10,000 in subsidies for home electrification appliances in Island and Snohomish counties only. There are seven more chances to attend a required information session (four online, one in Darrington and another in Marysville). Interested households can sign up for […]
PUD Open House on May 7 for Everett to Delta Transmission Line

EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD invites community members to attend one of two open houses on May 7, 2025, at PUD Headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, Washington to learn about the plan for constructing the new Everett to Delta Transmission Line. Open houses will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
Hands Off anti-Trump protesters return to Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thousands of protesters congregated throughout the county Saturday, April 19, in protest of the Trump administration and the leader of DOGE, Elon Musk. On Broadway, from the 41st Street Overpass to Marine Drive, in Everett a plethora of honking horns emanated down the streets as flowing traffic passed by crowds of people bearing signs […]