WA State Democrat Chair Shasti Conrad appointed as new Associate Chair for DNC
SEATTLE—Washington State Democrats Chair Shasti Conrad has been appointed Associate Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) by Chair Ken Martin on Monday, March 3. She will be joining U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Labor Caucus Chair Stuart Appelbaum in the role. “The DNC is thrilled to announce a new slate of leaders whose […]
Kroger announces resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen
CINCINNATI—The Kroger Company announced on March 3 that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics. The Board has appointed Lead Director Ronald “Ron” Sargent, 69, to serve as Chairman […]
Port of Everett FREE Community Bus Tours returns, Harbor Tour Series expands
EVERETT—This spring, the Port of Everett is bringing back its FREE Community Bus Tours for an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Port operations. Two, 45 passenger tours aboard a charter bus are being offered on Thursday, March 27 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 6 – 7 p.m. Sign up now to join […]
Latest deadline in Washington Legislature fells more bills
More legislation fell by the wayside Friday, February 28, in the Washington Legislature, including bills on signature gathering for ballot initiatives, free school meals and ballot box tampering. Friday was the deadline for bills to pass through fiscal committees, like Senate Ways and Means and House Appropriations. With a multibillion-dollar deficit hanging over the session, […]
February southwest border illegal entries plummet to lowest in documented history
(The Center Square)—The number of foreign nationals apprehended entering the U.S. illegally reached its lowest level in recorded history in February. Last month, only 8,326 apprehensions and encounters were reported at the southwest border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced, “the lowest documented by U.S. Border Patrol.” That’s down from 189,913 in February 2024, 156,630 in […]
Alan Rubio launches 2025 bid for Everett City Council
EVERETT—In a bold and unique campaign launch, Alan Rubio, known for his passion for Everett, is officially entering the race for the Everett City Council District 4 seat. Armed with an Infinity Gauntlet prop—a symbol of strength, vision, and the power to bring about change—Rubio is ready to snap Everett into a brighter future. Rubio, […]
Fatal collision in Bothell leaves 14-year-old dead and three teens injured
BOTHELL—A 14-year-old boy from Bellevue died from his injuries when his vehicle struck the guardrail while traveling on I-405 northbound early Saturday morning. Three passengers—all teenagers between the ages from 14 to 15—in the vehicle were transported to Evergreen Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning, Washington State Patrol responded to a […]
Who is voting for what: Future 42 releases its scorecard for local governments
Future 42 Snohomish County has analyzed key 2024 votes in the Snohomish County Council, and the city councils of Edmond, Everett, and Lynnwood into a custom scorecard for each to help inform residents if local council members are reflecting their values with their votes. Snohomish County Council 2024 Scorecard Below are some of the key votes that […]
Washington court could rule legal fines for Tim Eyman were ‘excessive’
(The Center Square) – More than three years ago, tax protester and initiative sponsor Tim Eyman was ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines stemming from Public Disclosure Commission campaign finance violations in 2012. Now, a court plans to conduct a “trial on paper” to determine whether or not the fines imposed on him were too excessive […]
New youth swim school, Aqua-Tots, opens in Lynnwood early March
LYNNWOOD—A new youth swim school, Aqua-Tots, is coming to Lynnwood that will offer swim lessons for children between the ages of four months to twelve years old. Aqua-Tots was founded in 1991 by husband-and-wife Ron and Jane Sciarro. Ron got the idea while working as a lifeguard in Tempe, Arizona, as a teenager and began […]
