Washington State Government Misconduct Payouts Hit Record $537 Million High
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street] — Washington’s runaway payouts for government misconduct climbed to $537 million in the past year, as the ever-growing sum continues to strain the state’s finances. That tally from the fiscal year that ended June 30 is an all-time high, up from roughly $500 million the previous year and five times what Washington shelled out in […]
Applications Open for City of Mukilteo DEI Commission
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving a three-year term on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission plays a vital role in advancing the city’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable community for all residents. Through education, outreach and community engagement, the […]
Snohomish County Launches Planning for Centennial Trail South Extension, Invites Community to Help Shape the Future
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Parks & Recreation has officially launched planning for Centennial Trail South, a long-envisioned project that will ultimately complete the Centennial Trail through Snohomish County and connect it from Skagit County to King County’s regional trail system. As planning begins, the County is inviting community members to help shape the future of the […]
Lynnwood City Council explores Community Workforce Agreements to boost jobs and reduce wage theft
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council received a briefing from the Workforce Task Force at its Work Session Monday, July 20, exploring utilizing a community workforce agreement for future contract jobs. A Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) is a pre-hire labor agreement that a city or other public agency requires for a construction project (or group of projects). […]
Jenna Nand Is the Best Choice for State Representative
The 32nd Legislative District is fortunate to have a strong field of candidates seeking the State Representative seat this year. After carefully considering who is best prepared to represent the communities of South Snohomish and North King counties, I am proud to endorse Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand. What stands out to me about Jenna […]
WA ordered to pay retired teachers $118 million in withheld pension, state appeals ruling
THURSTON COUNTY [Jake Goldstein-Street] — Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller on June 25 ordered Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) to pay roughly $120 million to thousands of public school teachers for withholding interest on pension contributions they made more than two decades ago. But those more than 26,000 teachers will need to […]
Jared Mead Commentary: Traffic, what’s at stake?
Last week, I was driving home after an evening meeting in Everett. Like a lot of parents, I wasn’t thinking about the meeting anymore. I was thinking about getting home before the kids went to bed. Another crash. Another backup. Another reminder of how quickly one incident can bring traffic across much of our county […]
Edmonds Bookshop features Tamiko Nimura on August 20
EDMONDS—Author and public historian, Tamiko Nimura will be at Edmonds Bookshop on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 pm, discussing her new memoir A Place for What We Lose: A Daughter’s Return To Tule Lake, published by the University of Washington Press. “In a moving conversation with the past, Tamiko Nimura explores her late father’s life […]
Attorneys bring new allegations of sexual abuse of incarcerated minors at Denney Youth Center
EVERETT—Hagens Berman attorneys filed a new lawsuit earlier this month against Snohomish County alleging sexual abuse of incarcerated minors at Denney Youth Center and Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The new filing details ongoing abuse, disclosed by nine new plaintiffs stating that: “Rather than protect these children and teenagers, Snohomish County sustained a culture of abuse […]
Hobbs becomes new President of National Association of Secretaries of State
Rapid City, South Dakota — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Hobbs was sworn in July 17 at the conclusion of the NASS 2026 Summer Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota. “I am deeply honored to […]
