Thousands of Starbucks baristas strike over stalled labor contract negotiations, but company still going strong
SEATTLE—More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers, representing 65 stores in over 40 different cities, are striking across the country as of Thursday, November 13, to protest what they’re calling “stalled contract negotiations” with the Seattle-based coffee giant. The union’s demands are for a fair union contract with improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections, […]
WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests
[The Center Square]—The state Forest Practices Board has narrowly approved a controversial water buffer rule that has drawn criticism from forestry and farming advocates, as well as local counties that say their economies will be negatively impacted. In its 7-5 vote at its Wednesday meeting, the FPB approved the new buffer that expands riparian shade protections […]
Trump admin moves to gut Washington’s new medical debt protection
OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Just months after Governor Bob Ferguson signed a Washington law to keep medical debt off consumers’ credit reports, the Trump administration is looking to block such policies. The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now says federal law preempts laws like Washington’s. The federal agency’s position is a reversal from the Biden era. Backers of Senate […]
City of Mill Creek accepting applications to Park & Recreation Board, deadline is December 10
MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek is currently accepting applications for one unexpired term on its Park & Recreation Board. The term will expire on October 31, 2027. Applications will be accepted through December 10, 2025, by close of business day. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent options for anyone who has wanted to have […]
Car plows through Marysville home, lands in basement
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Traffic Collision Investigation Unit (TCIU) is investigating a collision that resulted in injuries to the driver and significant structural damage to a Marysville home. At approximately 05:45 a.m., Sunday, November 16, Marysville Police and Marysville Fire District personnel responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 5400 block of Sunnyside Blvd., in Marysville. […]
Thanksgiving safety tips by Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
OLYMPIA—As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important to keep fire safety in mind to ensure a safe and joyful holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving Day has the highest number of home-cooking fire incidents across the nation, and residential fires are approximately three times more likely to occur on this […]
Ballmer Group announces up to $1.7B for early education programs in Washington state
[The Center Square]—Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a huge philanthropic commitment to the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assessment Program, with the Ballmer Group committed to donating up to $170 million per year for the next decade. The boost comes months after Washington lawmakers, facing a potential budget shortfall, made substantial cuts […]
WA State secures $105.6M share from $7B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
NEW YORK—United States bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, of the Southern District of New York, ruled on Friday, November 14, to approve a settlement with OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler Family, to pay thousands of victims up to $7 billion over 15 years for fueling the opioid crisis. Washington state is expected to […]
Marysville Police honor fallen teen with high-impact enforcement on State Ave
MARYSVILLE—On Monday, November 10, the Marysville Police Department conducted a targeted traffic enforcement emphasis along State Avenue between 100th Street NE and 116th Street NE. The operation focused on high-priority violations including speeding and seatbelt usage and was conducted in honor of a young life lost to preventable circumstances. Noah Martinez, the stepson of Marysville […]
Port of Everett seeking flagship dining tenant to anchor the Fisherman’s Harbor district
EVERETT—The Port of Everett is seeking a flagship dining partner to drop anchor and build out the final retail/restaurant parcel available along its waterside Restaurant Row. Located within the Fisherman’s Harbor district of the Port’s billion-dollar Waterfront Place mixed-use development, the site offers a rare opportunity to bring a new dining experience to the Everett waterfront, overlooking the West […]
