Trump says US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels in Caribbean
[The Center Square] – President Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. is engaged in “armed conflict” with drug cartels in the Caribbean shortly after ordering four military strikes on suspected drug boats in the region. “The President determined that the United States is in a non-international armed conflict with these designated terrorist organizations,” according […]
Lawmakers weigh in on federal government cuts to PNW Hydrogen Hub
Local lawmakers weighed in on the Trump Administration’s cuts to approximately $1 billion worth of federal funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), which supports clean energy efforts in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The H2Hubs program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). It designates up to $7 billion in competitive grants […]
Edmonds introduces Natasha Ryan as Public Information Officer
EDMONDS – The City of Edmonds is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha Ryan as its Public Information Officer (PIO). A seasoned communications professional and award-winning journalist, Ryan brings decades of experience in media, crisis communication, and public engagement to the role. The PIO position continues to play a vital role in supporting the […]
Haunted Harbor returns Oct 24 at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place
EVERETT – The Port of Everett is excited to announce the return of popular fall activations at the waterfront: Haunted Harbor on Oct. 24, and Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo taking place now through Oct. 31 at participating Waterfront Place restaurants, and more. Haunted Harbor – October 24, 2025 Community members and visitors are invited to join an […]
Edmonds Planning Board seeks new Alternate Member
EDMONDS- The City of Edmonds is seeking a resident interested in participating as a member of the Edmonds Planning Board. The Planning Board serves as an advisory board to the City Council on rezones, comprehensive planning, Community Development Code amendments, and other land use issues. The Planning Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays […]
Larsen meets with Verdant Health Commission to discuss federal cuts to affordable healthcare
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) met with the Verdant Health Commission, and Lahai Health Executive Director David Eller, to discuss the potential impacts of the federal government’s new spending bill on the region’s access to affordable healthcare. In President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ (or what Larsen calls the ‘Big Ugly Bill’) – the […]
Housing Hope and ESD break ground on new affordable housing unit, Scriber Place
LYNNWOOD—Housing Hope and the Edmonds School District (ESD) broke groundon its upcoming Scriber Place, a 52-unit multi-family affordable housing development that will serve McKinney-Vento homeless families primarily located in the Edmonds School District. The new community is a collaboration between Edmonds School District (who will be leasing the 2.2 acres site) and Housing Hope. Currently, […]
MultiCare and Overlake cut ribbon on county’s first ever off-campus emergency department
LYNNWOOD—Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare, in partnership with Emerus Holdings, cut the ribbon on a brand new off-campus emergency department in Lynnwood on Wednesday, October 1, which is the first of its kind to open in Snohomish County. Located at 3011 196th Street Southwest, the brand-new 11,000-square-foot standalone emergency department features 12 exam […]
Port of Everett, Maritime Institute & Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center to launch first High School Maritime Program in Snohomish County
EVERETT– In September, through a strategic partnership between the Port of Everett, Maritime Institute, and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, the first-ever maritime program for high school students in Snohomish and Island counties launched in the North Puget Sound Region. The inaugural 2025-2026 Maritime Vessel Operations program kicked off on Sept. 8, 2025, welcoming a cohort […]
Tax-first Democrats desperate to blame feds for state’s budget trouble
One of the most enduring lines in conservative politics came from President Reagan’s campaign debates — the “there you go again” reply that so effectively called out his Democrat opponents when they made misleading or hypocritical claims. That came to mind when I read Gov. Bob Ferguson’s Sept. 23 statement about the state’s third quarterly […]
