John Braun: Majority’s massive expansion of sales tax is costly, chaotic and unnecessary
A colleague of mine was recently told by his teen’s drivers-education school to expect a larger bill this fall because of the “crazy tax hikes signed by the governor.” In this case it’s the new law that will force even more businesses in our state to collect sales tax, starting Oct. 1. The person who […]
PUD Helps Customers Receive Free Energy Efficient Appliances
EVERETT—With assistance from the state’s Department of Commerce and $5.3 million in funding, Snohomish County PUD helped more than 1,400 households in Snohomish County and Camano Island receive free energy-efficient appliances. The PUD’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, or HEAR, program provided eligible customers with new washer/dryer sets or combos, efficient induction stovetops and cookware, […]
Meet WA SOS Steve Hobbs at PAX West this weekend
OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) will be at the PAX West convention, Friday Aug. 29 – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center. Come to Booth 134 in the Arch Building to learn more about how the SOS’s office supports Washingtonians through libraries, corporations and charities, civic engagement […]
Port of Everett partnership with Jacobs and IGO Solutions to debut scalable analytics system for smarter fleet management
EVERETT – A new pilot program, in partnership between the Port of Everett and Jacobs and IGO Solutions, is changing how ports manage equipment – improving performance, reducing idle time, and setting the stage for digital transformation. The Port of Everett Seaport, located on Port Gardner Bay in Washington state, has launched the Data Analytics […]
Lynnwood driver arrested for DUI after totaling four vehicles
LYNNWOOD—A 20-year-old driver in Lynnwood was arrested Monday night on charges of DUI and three counts of hit and run. The driver, nor anyone else, were injured, according to the Lynnwood PD. Around 11:20 p.m. Monday, August 25, Lynnwood Police Officers responded to multiple 911 calls in the 18400 block of 52nd Avenue West in […]
Two Edmonds CC members earn Municipal Leadership Certificates
EDMONDS—Edmonds City Council President Neil Tibbott and Councilmember Vivian Olson each recently earned Certificates of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Tibbott earned advanced level certification, and Olson completed the core certification program. AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes current mayors and councilmembers for accomplishing training in five competency areas. The […]
Mill Creek residents protest South County Fire paramedic transfer
MILL CREEK—Outraged Mill Creek residents gathered at Station 76 in Mill Creek Tuesday, August 26, to protest South County Fire’s contentious decision to transfer out paramedic staffing from Mill Creek to Station 21 in Martha Lake in Lynnwood. “I don’t understand the rationale for moving them [paramedic] out. It sounds like they’re chasing a data […]
Get Your Tickets: Korean Heritage Night on September 13 at T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners, the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA), The Korea Times, and the Korean Community Service Center of Seattle are partnering together to celebrate Korean Heritage Night on September 13 at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners will be facing off against the Los Angeles Angels. “Korean Heritage Night is more than just a baseball game—it’s […]
19 arrested in Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking operation spanning Mexico to WA state
SEATTLE—In a sweeping crackdown, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have arrested 19 individuals tied to a Sinaloa Cartel-affiliated drug trafficking network distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin across western Washington, Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced on August 25, 2025. The operation, which transported narcotics from Mexico through California to Washington using […]
USDOT to WA state, comply or lose federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on August 26 announced California, Washington, and New Mexico will lose federal funding unless they adopt and enforce English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The three states have 30 days to come into compliance before the Department will withhold up to […]
