New targeted tax in WA aims to keep coal power plant shut down
OLYMPIA [TOM BANSE]—Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest. But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as the Legislature intended, the state treasury will never collect a dime under the new law. That is because the idled Centralia, Washington, generating […]
Income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA [The Center Square] – Democrats in the Washington State Senate have given final approval to an income tax bill on Wednesday night, clearing a path for it to head for the governor’s desk for his expected signature. Senate Bill 6346 will put a nearly 10% tax on income north of $1 million a year, or […]
Larsen Invites Students to Participate in 2026 Congressional Art Competition
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school students who live or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. “I am encouraging the many gifted young artists in Northwest Washington to submit their artwork to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and have the chance to win a trip to […]
Edmonds College to host spring Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on March 25
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College, in partnership with WorkSource Everett and the City of Lynnwood, will host the Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, March 25, at the college’s gym (Seaview Gym 200th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036). The event runs from 4-7 p.m. Over 50 employers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center to Sound Transit, as […]
Another year of Emerald City Comic Con comes to a close
SEATTLE—Emerald City Comic Con came to a close this past weekend, wrapping up its 23rd year of celebrating all things geek and pop culture. The annual convention ran from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 8, at both Seattle convention centers (the Arch Building and the newly constructed Summit building), featuring show floors, vendors, celebrity […]
Evergreen Goodwill’s guide to thrifting your way to Spring
SEATTLE — As the days get longer and the weather starts to warm, everybody wants to shed the winter coats and bring out lighter pieces. Whether you’re refreshing your seasonal wardrobe or experimenting with a new look, Evergreen Goodwill has everything you need to build on‑trend outfits—without the negative environmental impact or retail price tag. […]
Lynnwood retiree hit with $500 water bill from a retroactive City Utility Tax hike
LYNNWOOD—A retired Lynnwood homeowner was shocked to see a $500 water bill from Alderwood Water District at the beginning of the month, an impact from the City Council’s decision to approve a utility tax increase last November to address the city’s budget shortfall. The Lynnwood resident – who has asked to remain anonymous so we […]
72-y/o Lynnwood victim in domestic violence case passes away
LYNNWOOD—The 72-year-old man, who was the victim of a domestic violence assault in his Lynnwood residence on March 2, tragically passed away on Tuesday, March 10. The charges in this case have been amended to Second-Degree Murder, and the suspect remains in Snohomish County Jail with a $500,000 bail. At approximately 3:20 a.m., on […]
Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax Passes House, Now Moves to Senate for Final Vote Before Becoming Law
OLYMPIA—After 24 hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds of heated debate with over 80 amendments, the Democratic-led Senate Bill 6346, known as the Millionaires’ Tax, passed the Washington State House Tuesday, March 10, with a vote of 51-46 without any Republican support. The measure could reshape the Evergreen State’s regressive tax system but faces fears […]
15-year-old arrested for ties to last week’s Meadowdale Park shooting
LYNNWOOD—A 15-year-old Meadowdale High School student was arrested yesterday in connection with the shooting that took place at Meadowdale Neighborhood Park last week, on Friday, March 6. The arrest was conducted by detectives, working with the Lynnwood Police Department, in cooperation with the department’s Special Operations Section. In their investigations, the agency found the shooting […]
