Thursday, October 1, 2026
As professionals look ahead to what’s next, it’s natural to reflect on goals, wins, and priorities. Setting yourself up for career success in 2026 doesn’t require an overhaul or a major job …
Editor’s note: This is one of occasional columns from Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring. Homelessness affects every community, from large urban metros to small rural towns and …
Snohomish County has joined a lawsuit to protect critical services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A coalition of eight jurisdictions, including the three largest …
On April 3, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights asked states to certify their compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as the Department’s …
The Trump Administration has made it no secret that one of their key priorities is to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (Department). Today, (March 20), the president signed an executive order …
Locals and newcomers alike may disagree about how much drizzle and gray skies they want in the Pacific Northwest, but when it comes to how our government works, I think the great majority of us …
(Editor’s note: The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a budget resolution that Cantwell said would “almost certainly necessitate” deep cuts to Medicaid.) This …
I often get asked a variation of this question: Why are we spending so much money on electrification instead of fixing existing problems? This is a fair question. The reality is, we must build …
The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism, co-sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). This measure seeks to defend democracy …
State Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal has released the following in response to President Trump's executive order on transgender athletes. In another attempt to override the …
Senate Bill 5400, sponsored by Sens. Marko Liias and Matt Boehnke, was introduced this week. This legislation creates a business and occupations tax surcharge on the large international …