Confusing initiative titles should not be a thing
A recent KIRO 7 News headline from Nov. 6, the day after the recent election, reads: “‘Confusing verbiage’ may have influenced WA voters on statewide initiatives, expert says.” Ya think? You didn’t need an expert to tell you that. Read the titles for yourself. Those of us paying attention to 2024 ballot measures for months have been worried all […]
Public invited to 2025 Legislative Kickoff: “One County, One Voice”
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the Legislative Kickoff on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge #479 in Everett. Presented by Boeing and Republic Services, this annual event connects local business leaders and elected officials to advocate for policies that drive economic success in Snohomish County. Under […]
Senate Democrats set new leadership, committee membership of 2025 session
OLYMPIA—The Senate Democratic Caucus voted Thursday, November 21, to confirm committee leadership and membership positions for the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 session will bring eight new members to the Senate Democratic Caucus. Seven senators decided to retire or run for another office following the 2024 legislative session, and Democrats added a 30th member — […]
Mukilteo to hold Public Hearing on Capital Improvement Plan
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their December 02, 2024, regular meeting that begins at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 11930 Cyrus Way, on the adoption of its 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Washington State Growth Management Act requires local jurisdictions to include a Capital Facilities […]
County budget talks heated, new questions arise of former sheriff’s residency
EVERETT—Controversary surrounds former Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary after a damning audit report by George Skiles, Partner at Sjoberg-Evanshenk Consulting, on both Executive and Council Office staffing operations, pointed to “duplicative” and “overlapping” staff positions as a contributing factor to a proposed $3.07 billion 2025 Biennial Budget. While the number of core staffing positions has remained relatively the […]
Franklin hosts mayoral re-election kickoff at Eight Ball Cafe
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin held a kickoff event for her re-election campaign on Thursday, November 21, at the Eight Ball Cafe in Everett. Notable attendees included Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, State Senator Mark Mullet, State Representative Julio Cortes, and Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. “It was an honor to attend the […]
Litter Wranglers collect more than 2,500 Bags of garbage along nearly 500 County road Miles
EVERETT, Wash.–A byproduct of a growing county inevitably is a growing amount of trash that finds its way along roadsides. Thankfully, with increased public awareness and responses by assigned workers and volunteers, trash is becoming less of an eyesore. A key ingredient in this mix is the county’s Litter Wranglers team. From April to October, […]
Governor-elect Ferguson appoints KD Chapman-See to lead Budget Office
OLYMPIA—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday, November 21, appointed the final position of his executive leadership team by naming K.D. Chapman-See as Director of the Office of Financial Management. “K.D. brings tremendous talent and expertise to this critical position in state government,” Ferguson said. “She understands the budget challenges facing the state, and I look forward […]
Boeing awarded new $2.38 billion contract to build additional KC-46A tankers in Everett
EVERETT―The Boeing Company will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. The KC-46A is built in Everett, Washington, and in all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. […]
Join the Team: Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson is fielding applications for state service
SEATTLE—Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson announced that his transition team is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving in state government. The announcement comes as part of Ferguson’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive and expert-led administration that will solve problems and make government work for the people. “We are building a government that will fight […]
