Undocumented immigrant obtains commercial driving license in CA, kills three
FLORIDA—An undocumented immigrant licensed to operate a semi-truck, on Tuesday, August 12, performed an unlawful U-turn on the Florida Turnpike resulting in a collision that killed three people. The driver, Harjinder Singh, 28, is now facing three counts of vehicular homicide and potential deportation. Singh, enter the U.S. illegally in 2018 through Mexico, Florida Department […]
Snohomish County seeking applicants for Affordable Housing & Emergency Bridge and Shelter Housing Projects
Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications for homebuyer downpayment assistance and homeownership development as well as applications to develop affordable rental housing, emergency bridge or shelter housing, and sweat equity projects. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to immediately review the Application Review Policy regarding communication with […]
Take the bus to the Evergreen State Fair, Aug. 21-Sept. 1
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Evergreen State Fair-goers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. Buses drop riders off at the Red Gate (west gate) entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2025 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 21–26 and Aug. 28–Sept. 1. The fair will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 27. […]
UFCW300 Labor Brief: Grocery Store Workers Advance Rights for Themselves and Community
I started working at Fred Meyer on Route 2 in Monroe in 2021. For a while I was Assistant Deli Manager but stepped down because of stress. In my perception, the company was not scheduling enough staff to get all the work done. I did have personal stress as well. The store added new programs, for production and although I’m […]
Rick Steves leads Challenge Match, $302,000 raised to preserve Arts Education
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has announced the resounding success of its Save the Arts Campaign, raising an impressive $302,000—with additional pledges still rolling in—to preserve critical arts and music education programs across the Edmonds School District for the 2025-26 school year. Spurred by looming budget cuts that threatened arts education, for the last […]
Snohomish County PUD enhances wildfire safety with mitigation plan
With Washington experiencing an average of 1,500 wildfires annually, burning over 400,000 acres in recent years according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) has implemented a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan and a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) strategy to address wildfire risks in high-threat areas. These efforts aim […]
US Attorney General issues ultimatum to Ferguson on sanctuary status
OLYMPIA—In a significant escalation of the federal government’s efforts to enforce immigration laws, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has notified Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson that the state qualifies as a sanctuary jurisdiction, requiring immediate steps to repeal related policies and affirm compliance with federal statutes, or face potential legal and financial consequences that […]
Angela Ramirez appointed as Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Angela Ramirez, on August 14, as Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, effective September 22. Ramirez recently served as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through January 20. Since January, she has advised on several projects. Ramirez’s […]
AG’s Office issues “Know Your Rights” campaign on rent increases
SEATTLE – With a new state law limiting rent increases now in effect, the Attorney General’s Office is informing tenants of their rights and how to file a complaint if they receive an unlawful rent hike. The “Know Your Rights” flyer is available in Arabic, Chinese – Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Dari, English, Korean, Marshallese, […]
City of Mill Creek sends demands letter to South County Fire for staffing levels at Station 76 to be restored
MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek leadership team sent an open letter to South County Fire on Wednesday, August 13, regarding the fire authority’s alleged breach of contract and lack of communication involving a staffing change – transferring two paramedic positions from Mill Creek, Station 76, to Martha Lake without public nor City input or […]
