Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Opening Day of 119th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Representative Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as House Speaker with a vote of 218. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) received 215. Republicans Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Keith Self (TX-3) switched their votes prior to the vote being called to give Johnson the 218 votes […]
Northwest Watercolor Society to showcase at Seattle Convention Center
The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) has invited Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) back for a Signature Exhibition beginning January 23 and running through July 15, 2025. Eighty-five paintings from 63 Signature and Gold Medal Fellowship members will on display in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2 of the Arch Building located at 705 Pike Street, […]
Snohomish County law enforcement agencies awarded $500,000 by DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office along with the cities of Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville were recently awarded Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “The Byrne JAG program is an invaluable resource for state and local law enforcement. This funding will provide police across our state the cutting-edge […]
Mukilteo PD among 12 agencies awarded funds by AG’s Office to combat gun violence
SEATTLE—The Mukilteo Police Department is among 12 local law enforcement agencies across Washington state receiving monies for gun violence prevention efforts. Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on December 12 that his office will be awarding nearly $2 million to local police departments, tribal law enforcement and sheriff’s offices across Washington state to fund efforts such […]
15 dead, dozens injured after terror strikes New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS—At approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, New Year’s Day, an individual identified as 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring at 30 others. Find the full list of victims here. Louisiana Governor […]
Don’t Drive Impaired, Free Transit Options Available
Riders can travel FREE without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s celebrations. There are NO excuses for driving impaired. Planning ahead before celebrating is essential: call a sober friend, rideshare, taxi, or use public transportation. Besides alcohol, […]
Tragedy strikes US 2 in New Year’s Eve fatal traffic collision
SNOHOMISH—Two women were fatally killed in an early morning traffic collision that took place at approximately 6:30 a.m., New Year’s Eve, on US 2 between SR 9 (MP 6) and 88th Street in Snohomish according to WSP Trooper Kelsey Harding. There were no other occupants in the vehicles. The driver in vehicle 1, a 50-year-old […]
Menorah Lighting 2024: Where light is, darkness cannot exist
LYNNWOOD—Over two hundred residents attended the 13th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County in partnership with Sound Transit and the city of Lynnwood. As dusk began on Sunday, December 30, Rabbi Berel Paltiel lit candles commemorating the fifth day a single day’s supply of oil lasted while Jewish […]
Federal Funding to Boost Traffic Flow at Canadian Border and Improve Pedestrian Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA) chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Intercity Transit will receive $8.6 million to deploy new technologies that will provide better information for travelers […]
Prepare to file in 2025: Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips
WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns. The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available. The IRS encourages taxpayers […]
