US House launches investigation into sanctuary cities, mayors to testify

Published   Feb 04, 2025 04:39PM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced January 27 an investigation into the policies of sanctuary jurisdictions (including cities, counties, and states) and their impact on public safety and federal immigration enforcement. In letters sent to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, Chairman Comer requested […] ... Read more

SnoPUD approves $32.9 million 2025 rate increase

EVERETT—With a vote of two and one abstention, the Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approved a 4.6 percent system-average rate increase for all customer classes during its meeting on January 21, effective April 1, 2025.  Both Commissioners ... Read more

Foundation for Edmonds School District awards $33,000 in gra

LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced it awarded $33,000 in grants to schools across the Edmonds School District. The funds were raised during the Foundation’s 16th annual Monster Mad Dash 5K, held on October 5th, uniting ... Read more

Tariffs could mean higher grocery and energy prices for Wash

WASHINGTON D.C.—On January 31 President J Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on many goods imported into the United States from Canada and Mexico as well as a 10% tariff on goods imported from China. The move is aimed at tackling undocumen ... Read more

Hundreds rally for undocumented immigrant protections

Published   Feb 03, 2025 07:52PM
OLYMPIA—More than 500 people braved the cold with their monarch butterfly signs – symbols of immigration, freedom, and movement – to support undocumented immigrant rights during a rally on Thursday, January 30 in Olympia, organized by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). Brenda Rodríguez López, executive director of WAISN, said she wasn’t afraid despite warnings […] ... Read more

CONSUMER ALERT: Watch out for charity scams seeking to profi

OLYMPIA — The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division is warning Washingtonians to be on the lookout for scammers targeting donations aiding those affected by the wildfires in California. Attorney General Nick Brown asks Washingto ... Read more

National Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Burns in the Homes

OLYMPIA—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is providing tips to prevent burn injuries in the community during National Burn Awareness Week, February 2-8, 2025.  This year’s emphasis is on preventing burns in the home. Burn hazards ... Read more

Snohomish County Civic Engagement Day has its biggest turnou

EVERETT—Nearly 300 high school students took a field trip to the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, January 30, to participate in the County’s third annual Civic Engagement Day, where students can learn the ins-and-outs of local government. Cla ... Read more