WA Rep succeeds in rebuke of fellow House Democrat in a stand against election subversion
WASHINGTON, D.C. [JERRY CORNFIELD]—Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand a Democratic colleague. “I got my ass handed to me yesterday in debate, but I am profoundly encouraged to have been a small part of the long work of affirming that in America, we choose […]
Washington state’s new pickleball license plate just launched
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year. “We’re thrilled to see our efforts become reality,” said Kate Van Gent, vice president of the nonprofit Seattle […]
Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle 2025: where to find free or takeout meals
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday bus schedule
Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) Buses will operate on regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 28. Check bus schedules at communitytransit.org/schedules, or use Plan My Trip. Plan ahead by visiting communitytransit.org/holiday for all Community Transit holiday schedules. Community Transit provides bus […]
John Braun commentary: Clarity on climate policy cost comes too late for our state
I have spoken many times about the importance of giving people a second chance to get on a better path. It usually comes up when the topic is our state’s management of juvenile offenders. I never had a reason to consider whether that should also extend to billionaires. Then in late October, Bill Gates — […]
WA state budget gets $105M boost, Ferguson warns of “Deep Financial Challenges” still ahead
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington state budget writers got a mild dose of good news on Tuesday, but are still looking at a strained balance sheet. Revenue projections show collections up $105 million for the current two-year state budget compared to the last forecast in September. That amounts to a 0.1% increase, a change from previous reports […]
Sno-Isle Libraries begins site preparation for future Mariner Library
EVERETT—Sno-Isle Libraries has taken a major step forward in establishing a permanent, community-driven library in Everett’s Mariner neighborhood with the start of site-clearing activities this week for its upcoming Mariner Library Community Campus that will expand equitable access to educational, cultural, and community resources in the rapidly growing Mariner area. Beginning the week of November […]
US designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has been granted status as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), a designation that expedites U.S. arms sales, technology transfers, and joint military exercises without the mutual-defense obligations of full NATO membership. Other MNNA countries are Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, […]
Stephanson affirms priority of ST3 Spine completion
EVERETT—Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), joined leaders from across Western Washington on Thursday for the “Build the Damn Trains!” rally outside Union Station. The event highlighted growing regional concern over delays and rising costs associated with Sound Transit 3 (ST3), the voter-approved light rail expansion package. The gathering took […]
Edmonds College launches new bachelor’s program for Behavioral Health Support Specialists
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College announced the launch of its new Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BAS-BHSS) degree program. The program will supply the region with highly trained professionals and equip graduates for careers focused on mental health, recovery, and wellness through a unique, hands-on curriculum. The BAS-BHSS program is ideal for […]
