Cowlitz County may become rural again
OLYMPIA [by Annika Hauer] — Cowlitz County may fall under rural designation again under a proposed bill that changes the population thresholds. Since 1999, Washington has designated a county as “rural” if it has a population density of 100 people or less per square mile. In 2025, Cowlitz County surpassed that threshold, removing its rural […]
Lawmakers want to crack down on crypto kiosk scams
OLYMPIA [By: Cassie Diamond] – An effort by Washington legislators to introduce tighter regulations on cryptocurrency kiosks as these machines increasingly become sites of fraud is dead for this session after failing to pass out of committee Feb. 25. According to bankrate.com, a cryptocurrency kiosk lets a user buy — and in some cases, sell […]
Historic Granite Falls Bridge seeks new home
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – For nearly a century, Granite Falls Bridge 102 has served the region’s tourism, timber and mining industries by providing a vital crossing of the South Fork Stillaguamish River on the Mountain Loop Highway. As Snohomish County moves forward to replace the bridge, plans are underway to find a new home for the […]
Councilman Jim Smith Celebration of Life, April 18
James “Jim” Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, musician, entrepreneur, licensed pilot, and dedicated public servant who served the City of Lynnwood for 26 years on the City Council, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his wife after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born […]
Port of Everett advances community vision for Mukilteo Waterfront with strategic property acquisitions, prepares to seek development partner
EVERETT – This month, the Port of Everett Commission took three major actions to advance development plans and deliver the community’s vision for the Mukilteo waterfront, including accepting the transfer of the former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) site, and unanimously authorizing acquisition of additional property to support a meaningful and cohesive waterfront development. […]
Verdant appoints Alison Poulsen as new Superintendent
LYNNWOOD – At the February 25th, 2026 regularly scheduled monthly board meeting, Verdant commissioners appointed Alison Poulsen as superintendent, effective April 13th, 2026. Sarah Zabel will continue to serve as interim superintendent until that time. April 13th, 2026. Sarah Zabel will continue to serve as interim superintendent until that time. Poulsen brings more than twenty […]
A Broker With a Purpose: How Isatou Ceesay Is Helping African Immigrants Find Home
LYNNWOOD— When Isatou Ceesay immigrated to Lynnwood from The Gambia in 2002, she didn’t plan on a career in real estate. But after years of helping African immigrants navigate jobs, social services, and everyday life in a new country, she noticed a troubling pattern: many families were signing home-buying contracts they didn’t fully understand — […]
‘Bigger, Better, Brighter, Bolder’ The State of the Union is Strong
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J. Trump delivered an optimistic State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the nation stronger than ever as it approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. He declared an economic revival, a sealed border with zero illegal entries in nine months, plunging inflation and historic low murder rates, and the end […]
Six indicted in fraudulent H-2A visa scheme involving 500+ farmworkers
[The Center Square | Tim Clouser] – Federal prosecutors announced charges against six individuals on Monday after they allegedly transported hundreds of farmworkers to Washington state under fraudulent H-2A visas. The first case involves a 10-count indictment announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington against two individuals from Yakima. The second involves a 51-count indictment […]
Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station to Close March 9-29 for Floor Repairs
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works Solid Waste will close the Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station (ARTS) March 9-29 for tipping floor repairs. During this time, commercial haulers and residential customers can visit the North County Recycling and Transfer Station (NCRTS) in Arlington and the Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace. Built in […]
