Washington becomes first state to implement 988 suicide and crisis lifeline in state prisons
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), has made the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available to incarcerated individuals who can now dial “988” from phones and tablets at all state prison facilities. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and two of the […]
John Braun commentary: To get our state back on the right track, the choice is clear
It has been a privilege to have this space week after week to alert readers about important public-policy issues facing our beautiful state and how the Republican members of our state Senate are responding to them. Now that I have filed as a candidate for public office, this is my last commentary before the November […]
Where to observe Memorial Day this year in Snohomish County
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year’s Memorial Day 2026 will occur on Monday, May 25. Below is a list of ceremonies held throughout Snohomish County this year. It should also be noted that […]
Washington state 2026 mid-term elections are off! May the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off. Below are the candidates who has filed to run for office that will be on your Snohomish County ballot for 2026: 📍Legislative District 1State Representative Pos. 1DEMOCRATIC: Davina Duerr (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Maggie Wang State Representative Pos. 2LIBERTARIAN: Jeff LyonDEMOCRATIC: Shelley Kloba (Incumbent)REPUBLICAN: Cliff MoonDEMOCRATIC: Jenne Alderks 📍Legislative […]
REMATCH: Bruce Guthrie challenges incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self in 21st District
EDMONDS—Libertarian Bruce Guthrie of Edmonds filed Friday to challenge Democratic incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self once again for State Representative, Position 2, in the 21st Legislative District. Guthrie, a 63-year-old retired operations and marketing executive who now works as a substitute math and science teacher, has called Edmonds home since 2008. He and his wife Julia are […]
Khan challenges incumbent Liias for 21st District Senate Seat
MUKILTEO—Riaz Khan, a Republican and former Mukilteo City Council member, has filed on Friday, May 8, his candidacy for the Washington State Senate in the 21st Legislative District, setting up a rematch with longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Marko Liias. Khan and Liias faced off in the 2018 Senate primary. Liias, a lifelong Washingtonian first appointed […]
GOP WINS REDISTRICTING WAR! Republicans poised to control US House
Republicans have secured a significant net advantage in the partisan fight over congressional redistricting, positioning the party for a projected pickup of roughly 11 House of Representative seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. New maps already enacted in GOP-controlled states and favorable court rulings have delivered completed gains of 14 Republican seats while Democrats […]
Van explodes after driver ignites fire at Everett police station
EVERETT—A 35-year-old man was arrested on first-degree arson charges after he drove a white van into the parking lot of the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct, exited the vehicle and intentionally set it on fire, causing an explosion that authorities said endangered officers and the public, Everett Police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred about 9:15 […]
Lynnwood CC to consider paid parking ordinance, mobile food vendor rules and opportunity zone support at May 11 meeting
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council is set to take up several notable policy discussions and public hearings during its upcoming business meeting Monday evening, including proposals related to interim paid parking regulations, streamlined mobile food vendor permitting, and the city’s support for a renewed federal Opportunity Zone designation near City Center. The meeting begins at 6 […]
Snohomish County Charter Review Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Charter Amendments
EVERETT – The 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will be holding a series of public hearings at different locations throughout the county to gather public comments on the proposed charter amendments. The Commission must vote on the final package of amendments by May 29th. The proposed amendments will then be transmitted to the County […]
