City of Marysville opens draft of new Consolidated Plan for public review

MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville has opened its draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for public review and comment. The draft plan includes 2025 recommendations for allocating federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for local projects and programs that serve low- to moderate-income Marysville residents. The city expects to receive $365,000 in federal funds in 2025 under […]
Governor’s Mansion tours offer rare glimpse of unique library collection

For National Library Month, April’s tours of the Governor’s Mansion will be devoted to revealing elements of the library’s collection, curated over the years by the 17 governors who’ve called the Mansion home. Members of the public can view the For National Library Month, April’s tours of the Governor’s Mansion are devoted to revealing elements […]
Jackson High School’s Future Leaders Academy recognized by the Washington Senate

OLYMPIA—Nearly 50 high school seniors from Henry M Jackson High School in South Everett traveled to the Washington State Capitol on Thursday, March 27, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Leaders Academy, a flagship program of the nonprofit Building Bridges Project, launched in partnership with the Everett School District and Jackson High […]
Mayor Franklin reaffirms her vision for a thriving, safe, and business-friendly Everett

EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized public safety, economic investment, housing, and education at her eighth State of the City address held on Thursday evening, March 27, at Everett Apex. “My vision for our city is bold, ambitious, and clear: we are building the best city in America to run a business, raise a family, pursue […]
At RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa, mental health starts within

LYNNWOOD—At Lynnwood-based RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa, Dr. Bridgette Jeffries believes that mental health begins with looking and feeling your best. That’s why she expanded her mental health practice earlier this year to offer aesthetics and wellness to clients seeking a confidence boost in conjunction with their personal journeys. Dr. Jeffries has been practicing […]
New Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine looks to the future

On Thursday, March 27, the Sound Transit Board of Directors voted 15-0 to confirm board member and longtime King County Executive Dow Constantine as the new CEO of Sound Transit. “Dow, you just got hired!” shouted transit advocate Joe Kunzler, fist-bumping Constantine as he strode through Union Station’s Ruth Fisher Board Room to accept his […]
WA State Senate adopts new rule restricting press in chamber to ‘maintain decorum’

OLYMPIA—In a voice-only vote, the Washington State Senate on Wednesday, March 27, overwhelmingly adopted a rule within its last four weeks of the Legislative Session to restrict members of the press from “the wings” and adjacent areas of the of the Senate unless accompanied by a sitting senator or senator’s staff member. The members of […]
Second District Students invited to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All art entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m. PT. […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ statement to Presidential executive order on elections

OLYMPIA—Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to elections, announced March 25, 2025. Steve Hobbs statement on executive order titled, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” “Washington’s elections are secure, transparent, and built on the work of experienced state and local officials who […]
AG Brown urges legal professionals to stand strong in the face of bullying and political retribution

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community alleging illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration. The attorneys general call on the legal community to resist attempts at […]