Vote YES on Prop 1, allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority
As a longtime resident of Lynnwood and a dedicated public safety community leader in South Snohomish County, I urge you to vote YES on Proposition 1, which will allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority. This critical step ensures Edmonds continues to receive the high-level fire and emergency […]
Fair on 44th now accepting 2025 vendor applications
Mark your calendar! Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th Health and Safety Community Block Party will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, on 44th Avenue West in front of the City’s Civic Campus. Vendor Booth Selection Criteria Due to high demand and interest to add local businesses to the event, we […]
Flora galore: Northwest Orchid Society’s second annual Indoor Plant Festival
LYNNWOOD—Those walking under the bright, fluorescent lights of the Lynnwood Event Center this weekend were treated to a natural florescence: hundreds of different plant species on proud display. It’s hard to overstate the visual volume of these polychromatic perennials, especially the eye-catching orchids that serve as the centerpiece of the annual Indoor Plant Festival. Held […]
Rent cap law continues to move despite objections
OLYMPIA—An attempt to impose a cap on rent increases elicited intense debate from both sides of the issue March 19 in the Senate Committee on Housing. “Washington cannot afford to take steps that risk straining the housing economy any further,” said Carter Nelson, public affairs manager for Washington Multi-Family Housing Association in opposition to the […]
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has chosen Tulalip for its upcoming convention
TULALIP—The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have chosen Snohomish County for the site of its upcoming 2025 annual convention — a three-day celebration of Hawaiian cultural exchange, connection, and enrichment. The event, which will span from October 7-9 at Tulalip Resort and Casino, is one of the largest gatherings of Native Hawaiians bringing 2,000 attendees […]
Northwest Harvest joined Rep Larsen for Hunger Prevention Roundtable
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Wednesday, March 19, hosted a Hunger Prevention Roundtable at the Carl Gipson Center in Everett with local nonprofit Northwest Harvest to discuss the potential local impacts of proposed cuts to SNAP and budget freezes by his Republican colleagues. Last month, the Republican majority in the House released their budget resolution which […]
Activist judge and Inslee appointee overturns the people on I-2066, natural gas can now be banned
Activist King County Superior Court judge Sandra Widlan owes her job to former governor and halfwit miscreant Jay Inslee. Widlan has been a longtime contributor to a virtual who’s who of lefty politicians in WA state. Under one party rule in Olympia, over the past 12 years, it has become custom for judges to step […]
US Air Force selects Boeing for new F-47
ARLINGTON, Va.—President Donald J Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 21 in the Oval Office that Boeing was awarded the contract to design, build and deliver the world’s first sixth generation fighter jet, the F-47, for the United States Air Force. “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States […]
Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee
Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to serve for its Diversity Oversight Committee (DOC). This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable. The Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s […]
Hundreds attend grand opening of new North County PUD Office Complex in Arlington
ARLINGTON—Replacing the Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD) offices in Stanwood and Arlington that were seismically deficient, the new $43.5 million North County Office Complex is now open. The new centralized location will serve north Marysville, Arlington, Darrington, Stanwood and Camano Island. PUD will continue to accept drop-box payments at its former Stanwood office location […]
