Artist d’Elaine Herard Johnson will hold final exhibit at Graphite Arts Center this Friday
EDMONDS – After an illustrious career spanning eight decades, 93-year-old artist d’Elaine Herard Johnson is hosting her final exhibition at Graphite Arts Center from Dec. 5 through Jan. 3. The show, which is co-sponsored by Graphite Arts Center and Edmonds College, will feature 22 pieces inspired by goddesses. The exhibition will be open to the […]
NCAA antitrust immunity and revenue sharing is sparking a battle over college sports
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312), a bipartisan bill aimed at standardizing name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, as early as this week in December 2025. The SCORE Act, introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), amid ongoing legal challenges and a […]
Snohomish County celebrates National Adoption Day
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Superior Court, in partnership with the County Clerk’s Office and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program held a celebration on Friday, November 21, recognizing National Adoption Day. National Adoption Day is a collective, grassroots effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in […]
Michael and Susan Dell commit $6.25 billion for 25 million children investment accounts
AUSTIN, TX—Philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell announced a landmark $6.25 billion commitment on Monday to Invest America, a bipartisan federal initiative aimed at providing tax-advantaged investment accounts to every American child under 18. The donation will fund $250 seed deposits for 25 million children aged 10 and under, extending early access to market-driven savings tools […]
Seattle pushes Olympia for funding on housing, public safety and immigrant aid
[The Center Square]—Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration escalates federal immigration enforcement nationwide. The Seattle Office of Intergovernmental Relations briefed the city council on a proposed state legislative agenda for next year’s session during a council briefing on Monday. Priorities ranged from public […]
Snohomish County honored survivors and restored its vandalized memorial, as the promise of an HIV cure grows stronger than ever
EVERETT—Community members, health officials, and elected officials gathered for a World AIDS Day event in Snohomish County on Monday, December 1, to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS and support those impacted by the virus. The commemoration was co-sponsored by Everett Pride, LifeLong, the AIDS Project Snohomish County, and Snohomish County’s Executive’s Office and Health Department. […]
Heroes and Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament tips off for a good cause
MARYSVILLE—Cheer on your first responders and help raise donations for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots at the Heroes & Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE. Everyone who brings a new unwrapped toy will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes. Tickets for the […]
Get into the holiday spirit with this list of Snohomish County holiday events for 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Despite Washington Decembers traditionally being cold, dark, and rainy, there’s something about the holiday season that leaves us feeling warm and spirited. With this list of Snohomish County-based holiday events, there’s no shortage of activities to share with friends and loved ones, to keep up those warm hearts through much colder winters. Lynnwood […]
Autopen-gate: The erasure of the Biden Presidency
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump announced on Friday, November 28, that all documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen—estimated by the administration at approximately 92% of Biden-era executive actions and other official instruments—are “hereby terminated and of no further force or effect.” In a statement posted to Truth Social and republished by […]
Snohomish County Adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan
EVERETT – Snohomish County now has its first-ever plan to help people and businesses countywide better adapt to wildfire risk. The Snohomish County Community Wildfire Protection Plan was approved and adopted November 12, 2025, by a unanimous vote of the Snohomish County Council. The plan is the result of two years’ work by a team […]
