Greenhouse gas emissions reduction adjusted downward nearly 3,000%
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Commerce on January 6 revised greenhouse gas emissions data to the Department of Ecology for projects funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) during 2023-25. The agency previously reported that eight rebate projects for 2023-25 funded by the CCA that support home electrification and appliance rebates for low-income and vulnerable […]
South County Fire honors community members for saving a pickleball player’s life in Edmonds
EVERETT—On Monday, January 5, South County Fire honored an off-duty firefighter and several other community members who leapt into action to save the life of a pickleball player at an Edmonds gym. The following community members were presented a Community Lifesaver Coin for their actions: On September 5, 2025, fellow pickleball players at Edmonds Harbor […]
Development & Business Services moves back into Lynnwood City Hall
LYNNWOOD—-The City of Lynnwood’s Development and Business Services (DBS) Department has moved into Lynnwood City Hall (19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036), bringing all outward-facing service functions back to Civic Campus. “Thanks to the ingenuity of our employees, this move will ultimately save the City [of Lynnwood] $1 million in rent over the next […]
Board of Commissioner’s Leadership Updates for 2026 at the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District
LYNNWOOD — At its regular Board Meeting on January 5, the newly re-elected Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) Board officially selected their new officers for 2026. Jack Broyles, Jr. was elected by the Commissioners as the forthcoming term’s Board President for 2026, supported by Paul McIntyre elected as Vice President, and Patrick Peck as […]
Open house Jan 13 to review 88th Street NE construction plans
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville invites you to review construction, phasing and schedule plans for road improvements on 88th Street NE: The open house takes place Tuesday, January. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pinewood Elementary Multipurpose Room, 8600 52nd Ave. NE. Learn about project impacts and benefits and share your thoughts with city […]
Public Input Sought on Affordable Housing and Community Development Needs
EVERETT -Snohomish County invites all interested individuals to provide input on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and fair housing to be funded with 2026 federal grant funds and to provide input on 2024 grant performance. Snohomish County, in consortium with 18 cities and towns within the County, receives approximately […]
Marysville State of the City address January 28
MARYSVILLE—Mayor Jon Nehring invites you to join him for his State of the City presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 28. He will describe the City of Marysville’s major accomplishments in 2025 and offer a preview of what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond. The free program will wrap up with the opportunity for the public to ask […]
Public Hearing Notice: Mukilteo Planning Commission Critical Areas Ordinance
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo Planning Commission will be hosting a Public Hearing on Critical Areas Update Ordinance on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers 11930 Cyrus Way. The Critical Areas Ordinance update is a routine review required by the Growth Management Act, conducted every ten years. It incorporates best available […]
2025 Federal Politics Recap: Trump’s Return Sparks Sweeping Changes
In 2025, President Donald J. Trump’s second term began with an unprecedented wave of executive action, signing 225 orders in a record-breaking push to reshape federal policy. Below are our highlights of our 2025 federal politics coverage. Trump signs order to reschedule marijuana for medical use On December 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed […]
Let’s Go WA turn in well over 400,000 signatures for parental rights and protecting girls’ sports initiatives
[The Center Square] — On Friday, January 2, Let’s Go Washington submitted signatures for two new legislative initiatives concerning parental rights in schools and transgender athlete participation. The citizen-led political group and supporters gathered at the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater at 3:30 p.m. as part of the process for getting the measures to […]
