WA Supreme Court fast-tracks Let’s Go Washington referendum fight against new income tax law
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to review an emergency petition brought by Let’s Go Washington after the political action group was denied a referendum to repeal SB-6346, the income tax bill signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson on March 30. “At the direction of the Court Commissioner, the emergency motion for accelerated […]
Juvenile gray whale nicknamed ‘Willapa Willy’ dies in Washington river
RAYMOND—A juvenile gray whale that strayed about 20 miles up the freshwater Willapa River in southwest Washington was found dead Saturday, April 4, officials with Cascadia Research Collective announced. The young whale, nicknamed “Willapa Willy” by locals, was first spotted Wednesday, April 1, in the North Fork of the Willapa River near Raymond in Pacific […]
AANHPI Community Corner: Commentary: Building a Living Archive of Freedom and Peace
In every community, there are stories that risk being forgotten. For many Korean Americans, history is not something distant. It lives in the memories of those who experienced war, division, migration, and rebuilding. These are not just personal stories—they are part of a shared human experience that connects generations and communities. As a Korean American […]
Lake Stevens School District breaks ground on brand new elementary school
LAKE STEVENS—The Lake Stevens School District officially broke ground on its upcoming new elementary school on Monday, March 30, major project aimed at easing overcrowding and accommodating the area’s rapid population growth. “It’s great to be here today, to break ground on elementary school number 8. This is nothing that anyone has done by themselves. […]
Bellingham Naked Bike Ride co-founder charged with possession of child porn
BELLINGHAM—The co-founder of Bellingham’s annual Naked Bike Ride has been charged with two felonies involving the possession and viewing of child pornography, according to Whatcom County Superior Court records. Zachary Elisha Robertson, 42, of Bellingham, was arrested March 10 by Bellingham police after his wife contacted authorities upon finding him viewing explicit images of children […]
Julie Moore accepts top County Executive position
EVERETT—Former Lynnwood Assistant City Administrator Julie Moore announced April 3 that she has accepted a role as Chief of Staff to Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. She resigned from her position with the City of Lynnwood in January. “I’m honored to support the Executive’s office in advancing key priorities—from delivering essential services to driving thoughtful […]
Public feedback sought in mitigating Sound Transit $34.5 billion shortfall
SEATTLE—Sound Transit faces rapidly escalating costs in nearly every area of its work, and as part of its Enterprise Initiative to develop a comprehensive process to address this long-term financial challenge, the agency wants to public feedback to evaluate different approaches to updating the ST3 System Plan with a 5-minute survey. The agency currently estimates […]
Over 1,000 Students Attend EvCC’s 2026 Student Career Conference
EVERETT— More than 1,000 middle and high school students learned about college and career options at Everett Community College’s 21st annual Student Career Conference on March 26. More than 350 adults made the event a success. More than 70 professionals shared about their college and career experiences, 49 EvCC students moderated panel discussions, dozens of […]
SMART investigation underway of SCSO in Martha Lake shooting
LYNNWOOD—A man was fatally shot by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies near Martha Lake Park on April 1. Earlier this evening around 5 p.m., deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence near the 16200 Block of East Shore Drive, near Martha Lake Park. It was […]
EASC Coffee Chat on County’s new Climate Resiliency Plan draft to commence on April 7
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host an upcoming Coffee Chats session titled, Preparing for What’s Next — Snohomish County’s Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan, offering regional leaders, employers and community partners an opportunity to learn about Snohomish County’s draft climate resiliency strategy and its role in regional planning efforts. Snohomish County has developed […]
