Ballotgate: Official complaints filed against AG Ferguson for pressuring SOS to break the law
ISSAQUAH—Washington state gubernatorial hopeful, Senator Mark Mullet (D), on May 28, filed official ethics complaints with the Washington State Executive Ethics Board alleging that Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson used his public office for his political campaign, a violation of RCW 42.52.180, and the other with the Washington State Bar Association for conflict of interest. […]
DelBene delivers $850,000 for Main Street Revitalization in Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Mountlake Terrace with an $850,000 check to complete Phase Two of its Main Street revitalization project. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding package. S Phase Two of the Mountlake Terrace revitalization project is designed to create a more accessible and well-connected community, with a focus […]
Eighteen fallen heroes honored at Global War on Terror Veterans Memorial in Arlington
ARLINGTON—The names of the eighteen Snohomish County residents who perished during military operations from September 11, 2001, to the present, were unveiled on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. The names were engraved on a plaque adjacent to a sculpture by a local artist at Haller Bridge that was rededicated as the “Global War on Terror […]
Fire commissioner takes leave after misuse of public office and squatting allegations surface
RAVENSDALE—King County Fire District 47 Commissioner, homebuilder, and independent journalist, Steve Hickey, who has allegedly been squatting in a $1.4 million home in Ravensdale for two years without paying rent, according to the house’s current, and previous owners, has now taken an impromptu leave of absence as a fire commissioner after allegations surface of misusing […]
Camp Fire Snohomish County raises over $162,000 for youth
EVERETT—Camp Fire Snohomish County hosted their 29th annual auction fundraiser on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Hotel Indigo on the Everett Waterfront. Over 160 guests rolled the dice and attended the Monopoly-themed auction, raising over $162,000. The event featured a playful and engaging Monopoly themed atmosphere, turning the evening into a high-stakes game of […]
Everett honors fallen heroes for Memorial Day at Port of Everett
EVERETT—Residents and community leaders gathered at Pacific Rim Plaza in the Port of Everett on Monday for its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony with keynote speaker Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett. “Some of them didn’t volunteer or were asked to leave their homes to fight in distant battlegrounds,” Captain Wuthier said […]
Tulalip among seven tribes awarded federal funding to protect environment
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced on May 22, that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced $39.4 million in funding for nine projects in the State of Washington to remove fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, open salmon and steelhead migration routes, and allow more salmon to return to their […]
Shoreline street restrictions and closures for Lynnwood Link construction
SHORELINE—Construction Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be performing nighttime lane restrictions on westbound NE 175th Street starting Tuesday, May 28, and from Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2, Sound Transit will be performing a weekend road closure of NE 185th St from 5th Ave NE to 8th Ave NE. Westbound NE […]
Fare inspections at Link stations begin June 3
PUGET SOUND—Sound Transit is introducing a new fare inspection process in which Fare Ambassadors will check passengers for proof of payment at Link stations. The first phase of the rollout will begin on Monday, June 3. Fare Ambassadors will continue to conduct fare checks on board Link and Sounder trains. Fare Ambassadors will conduct fare […]
Mukilteo councilman announces run for state office
MUKILTEO—Jason Moon, a Democrat, announces his candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District against incumbent Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds). Below is his press release in its entirety. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District (D). Like many of you, I have noticed […]
