Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic to speak at Rise Up Academy’s 26th annual gala
LYNNWOOD—Nirvana co-founder and Grammy Award Winning artist Krist Novoselic will be a featured guest at Rise Up Academy’s annual 26th fundraising gala – titled Together We Rise – at the Lynnwood Event Center on Friday, November 7. Together We Rise is Rise Up Academy’s largest celebration and fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised helps […]
Snohomish County to host open houses for future Food and Farming Center
EVERETT – Snohomish County invites the public to attend one of two upcoming open houses to learn about and provide feedback on the future Snohomish County Food & Farming Center, a regional hub for agricultural and local food access planned for McCollum Park. The Snohomish County Food & Farming Center is designed to support local […]
Gov. Ferguson signs Executive Order to protect immigrant rights
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson announced an executive order Monday, September 30, that reaffirms Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities and their rights, including protecting their data. Executive Order 25-09 creates the Immigration Sub-Cabinet, which promotes coordination among state agencies on issues related to immigration. This builds on and formalizes existing coordination and work to […]
Tim Ryker to take over as Port of Everett Seaport Chief
EVERETT– The Port of Everett has selected Tim Ryker as its next Chief of Seaport Operations, effective Oct. 1, following the retirement announcement of long-time Port Chief Operating Officer, Carl Wollebek. Ryker joined the Port of Everett’s Seaport team on April 1 as its Director of Marine Terminals. He brings 20+ years of experience in […]
Signature gatherers for two new initiatives facing harassment and violence
Signature collection efforts by Let’s Go Washington (LGW) are being met by reports of resistance in the forms of alleged verbal harassment, physical violence, and tampering—and they are only into their first week! LGW is collecting signatures for two initiatives: IL26-001 – Strengthening communication between parents and schools; and IL26-638 – Protecting fairness in girls’ […]
How Snohomish County’s Family Farms Are Thriving Through Innovation and Agricultural Heritage
Snohomish County’s rich agricultural history is a cornerstone of our culture and heritage. Family farms have long provided fresh, locally grown food while contributing significantly to our economy. Beyond their economic role, these farms are vital stewards of the natural environment. A healthy environment is essential for sustainable food production. Yet, growing pressures from urbanization […]
WA public lands commissioner wants $100 million boost for wildfire funding
Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires. Dave Upthegrove wants a $60 million boost for wildfire prevention funding that was shortchanged in the last legislative session. Plus, he is seeking $44.8 million more for wildfire fighting for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs through […]
Billions of dollars in new sales tax on services take effect on Oct 1
A contentious new sales tax on services that Democratic state lawmakers relied on to pay for Washington’s latest 2025-2027 biennium state budget—former Governor Jay Inslee (D) last proposed state budget before leaving office— is set to take effect Wednesday, October 1. Senate Bill 5814 is one of the biggest moneymakers used to bring in an estimated […]
FAA reinstates Boeing’s limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates, paving the way for potential 737 MAX production increase
EVERETT—After six years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reinstated Boeing’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 MAX and 787 airplanes on a limited basis, marking a significant step toward restoring trust in the aerospace giant’s production processes. The reinstatement takes effect starting Monday, September 29. The FAA’s decision, driven by rigorous safety […]
Larsen Op-Ed: Republicans in Congress are doubling down on a health care crisis of their own making
At a time when families are already struggling with high prices and a weak job market, Republicans in Congress are doubling down on a health care crisis of their own making. Deep Medicaid cuts, major changes to Medicare coverage, and the pending expiration of essential health care tax credits are creating immense uncertainty in the […]
