Speaker Berg? The brewing battle to be WA’s next House speaker
OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—The leader of the powerful Washington state House committee that oversees tax policy is mounting a challenge to Speaker Laurie Jinkins for leadership of the majority Democratic caucus. Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, told Jinkins in a conversation last month that she intends to seek the post when Democratic lawmakers choose caucus leaders […]
84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project to begin May 26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— One of Snohomish County’s busiest corridors will get a facelift of sorts beginning this month with safety enhancements designed to reduce speeds and improve signalization and signage. The 84th St NE Corridor Spot Improvements Project, between State Route 9 near Marysville and State Route 92 near Granite Falls, will start May 26 and […]
“Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250” at the 2026 Evergreen State Fair
MONROE—For 117 years, the Evergreen State Fair has brought people together to celebrate and honor the rich history of Snohomish County. This year’s theme is more than a playful turn of phrase, “Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250”, it invites us to reflect on our nation’s past, recognize those who helped build it and honor the traditions that continue to shape our community today. […]
13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome on May 30
TACOMA—A free Veterans Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, offering veterans from Pierce, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Thurston counties access to a wide range of community and government resources. The 13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Public invited to US 2 Trestle Replacement Roundtable in Everett on May 26
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT), will convene regional leaders, transportation stakeholders, and industry partners for the US 2 Trestle Coalition Roundtable on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Community Transit, in Everett The roundtable is intended to serve […]
Road Trip-gate: Murray calls for IG probe into USDOT Secretary Duffy’s multi-million-dollar corporate-sponsored family trip
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) on Wednesday called for the Department of Transportation’s inspector general to investigate Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation in a corporate-sponsored reality YouTube series featuring his family’s cross-country road trip. Murray made the request days after a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing in which she pressed Duffy on the project’s funding […]
Longview Schools Superintendent arrested in high school sexual assault investigation
LONGVIEW — Longview police arrested Karen Cloninger, superintendent of Longview Public Schools, on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving students at Mark Morris High School. Superintendent Cloninger faces charges of tampering with a witness, a class C felony; failure to report, a gross misdemeanor; and obstructing a […]
Marysville announces America 250 celebrations
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville City Council recently adopted a proclamation recognizing America’s 250th anniversary, also known as America 250 or the nation’s semiquincentennial. The city plans to commemorate the historic milestone through a wide range of community events and celebrations. In addition to special enhancements such as patriotic flower baskets throughout the city and American flag banners along State Avenue, the city will host the following […]
COMMENTARY: Say no to Democrats and their dream of gaining more power
The disdain shown by the Legislature’s majority Democrats for the rule of law this year isn’t limited to their passage of an unconstitutional state income tax. They’re now looking to gain more power by targeting the bipartisan way our state’s legislative and congressional districts are redrawn. The political climate in our nation has caused an […]
Snohomish County takes a moment to celebrate National Public Works Week
EVERETT—From the front lines of county roads to the recycling area of your local transfer station, Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for fulfilling vital infrastructure services that have positive benefits on our local communities. The American Public Works Association’s annual National Public Works Week, celebrated May 17-23, offers an important opportunity to recognize and […]
