Trump implements new $100,000 America First H-1B visa fee, WA state Tech Sector facing billions in cost
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump on Friday, September 19, signed a Proclamation to restrict the entry into the United States of certain H-1B aliens as nonimmigrant workers, requiring a $100,000 payment to accompany or supplement H-1B petitions for new applications. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025. “The H-1B […]
Snohomish County accepting applications for hotel-motel grant cycle
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The County is now accepting applications for round two of the 2026 tourism grant cycle. The grants are funded through sales tax collected on hotel and motel room rentals within the county, called the Hotel-Motel Small Fund. Grants from this fund are awarded to support projects that promote tourism in Snohomish County. […]
VOAWW hosts 6th annual “Hope is Brewing” fundraising breakfast
LYNNWOOD — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) is excited to host its 6th annual Hope is Brewing fundraising breakfast on Friday, September 26th at the Lynnwood Event Center. The event brings together community members, supporters, and local leaders to raise funds that support neighbors in need across Western Washington. This year, VOAWW aims to […]
Snohomish County Auditor rules that Niko Battle is a registered voter of Everett District 4
EVERETT—On September 19, 2025, the Snohomish County Auditor, Garth Fell, issued a ruling dismissing a voter registration challenge against Niko Battle, a candidate for Everett City Council District 4. The Auditor’s decision comes 10 days after Battle’s name was removed from the General Election ballot by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Richard Okrent ruled that […]
Decade of sexual harassment and wage theft exposed in AG lawsuit against bikini barista boss
SEATTLE—Washington State Attorney General’s Office has filed a suit against Jonathan Tagle, the owner of four “bikini barista” coffee stands in King and Snohomish counties. He is accused of subjecting female employees to years of quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation against those who resisted, and systemic wage theft, including failure to pay minimum wages, […]
Compass Health opens brand new regional behavioral center in downtown Everett
EVERETT—Compass Health cut the ribbon on its brand-new, state-of-the-art, regional behavioral health center on Wednesday, September 17, which will serve over 1,500 individuals suffering from behavioral health and substance abuse issues, through 30,000 points of service, a year. “This facility will benefit Snohomish County, and in fact, the entire region that we’re serving,” Compass […]
DOE greenlights Hanford nuclear waste cleanup project
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Department of Energy (DOE) formally approved the continuation of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste Program (DFLAW) at the Hanford vitrification plant in south-central Washington to clean up nuclear waste. News comes after weeks of alarming signals from the Trump administration indicating they might delay the scheduled October 15 start of DFLAW which […]
Seattle Mariners honor Korean community at Saturday game
SEATTLE—Korean Heritage Night was held during the Sept. 13 Seattle Mariners game versus the Los Angeles Angels. The evening was organized by the Mariners, the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA), The Korea Times, and the Korean Community Service Center of Seattle. Tickets for the Korean Heritage sections completely sold out. This Korean Heritage Night was […]
FCCPNW holds annual golf tournament to fundraise and foster connections
AUBURN—The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (FCCPNW) held their annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13. The tournament is a fundraising opportunity for the chamber, but the primary focus of the event is “fostering connections.” Proceeds from the event “support the Chamber’s programs that empower local businesses and uplift the Filipino community.” […]
The Hidden Economy of Homelessness: A Year Inside Washington State’s Homeless Complex
At hour 30 in the emergency room, Daniel, Navy veteran, former submarine engineer, asks through his psychosis, “Am I a good person?” When crisis responders finally call his name, I already know what happens next. Thirty-day stay. Insurance runs out. Discharge to street. No plan. I know because I’ve spent a year conducting 598 interviews […]
