John Braun commentary: Democrats are in no rush to settle concerns about potential fraud
A recent state audit questioned whether Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families had properly spent federal funds to subsidize childcare. Between compliance and documentation concerns, the money involved could exceed $37 million. Just as troubling, if not more so, is an admission DCYF made through the audit: Two-thirds of the payments it made to […]
‘Finish the Spine’: Everett Mayor and County Executive make the case for Everett Link Extension
EVERETT—With a looming $34.5 billion budget deficit facing Sound Transit light rail over the next 20 years, the City of Everett is laying a compelling case for why the Sound Transit Board should keep a fully funded Everett Link in an upcoming ST3 System Plan vote expected no later than June 30. “So first of […]
Senator Keith Wagoner Announces Candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3
SEDRO-WOOLLEY – Today, State Senator Keith Wagoner (R-39th District) formally announced his candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3. Wagoner registered his campaign with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in June 2025, shortly after Commissioner Lisa Janicki announced her retirement. A former Sedro-Woolley City Councilmember and Mayor, Wagoner currently serves as State Senator for the […]
Mukilteo Searches for City Council Replacement
MUKILTEO– The City of Mukilteo announced this week that it is seeking applicants to fill the unexpired term of City Council Position No. 5 that was vacated when former City Councilmember Mike Dixon resigned due to increased professional demands and growing family commitments. “I would like to thank Council Member Dixon for stepping up to serve the residents of Mukilteo. His […]
Representative Sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Applicants are sought for a vacant position on the Boundary Review Board. This is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, inter-governmental decision process on proposed annexations, incorporations, and mergers of jurisdictional boundaries for municipalities and special purpose districts (fire districts, water districts, etc.). The board consists of five citizens who are […]
Lake Stevens School District pays $2M settlement to former student in sexual grooming case
LAKE STEVENS—A former Lake Stevens School District student will receive a $2 million settlement after alleging the school district failed to properly protect her against a former teacher’s sexual grooming behavior. The lawsuit targets Mark Hein, a former calculus teacher at Lake Stevens high school, who was placed on administrative leave in 2023 after a […]
Cascade Symphony to present Chamber Music Concerts in Lynnwood and Edmonds
LYNNWOOD—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present two Chamber Music Concerts during the month of April. Small ensembles of orchestra musicians will perform: · Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 pm, at the Maple Park Lutheran Church, 17620 60th Ave. West, in Lynnwood; and · Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 pm, in the large room at the Edmonds Waterfront […]
Four Edmonds College students recognized on the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College students Leonie Baker, Cadaia Lake, Dulce Reyes, and Paulina Savoie will be honored as members of the 2026 All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team during a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College on April 23. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an honor society serving two-year colleges, selects team members each year based on […]
Somers statement on Major Disaster Declaration for December Flood Recovery
Below is a statement from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on President Donald J Trump’s approval of the $200 million Major Disaster Declaration request by Governor Bob Ferguson for the record-breaking December 2025 floods: “This major disaster declaration can help unlock additional resources to recover from the record flooding in December,” Executive Somers told the […]
Celebrate mothers at the annual Mother Lovin’ Market in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day at the annual Mother Lovin’ Market on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Rd. This event is free to attend and will be held rain or shine. Featuring more than 60 vendors showcasing handmade and […]
