Supreme Court upholds signature verification process in Vet Voice v. Hobbs

OLYMPIA – The Washington Supreme Court issued its ruling today in Vet Voice v. Hobbs, unanimously affirming the constitutionality of the state’s signature verification process for vote-by-mail ballots. In a majority opinion, the court ruled in favor of the defendants, upholding the longstanding process that ensures the integrity of Washington’s vote-by-mail system. The plaintiffs challenged […]

Mill Creek Detective asking public for help in fatal motorcycle accident

MILL CREEK, Wash., September 11, 2023—Mill Creek Police are asking the public for information regarding the fatal motorcycle collision on Bothell-Everett Highway on Thursday evening. On September 7, 2023, at 7:30 pm, Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at 153rd St SE and Bothell-Everett Highway. A dark blue […]

Sara Jones named Washington State Librarian

Editor’s Note: The featured image is of Sara Jones, executive director of the Marin County Free Library is seen in the Civic Center library in San Rafael on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. After seven years Jones is leaving her post to become the state librarian for Washington. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal). Olympia, Wash., February 16, […]