News across Greater Seattle
WFSE members approved a 2027-29 contract that delays raises
OLYMPIA — Members of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) have accepted a tentative agreement covering the union’s general government contract for the 2027-29 biennium, locking in healthcare funding and a package of workplace protections while leaving general wage…
Commerce awards grant to help Health Department speed up septic permit reviews
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $70,000 to the Snohomish County Health Department to help it expedite reviews of on-site septic systems for new homes. The Health Department was one of eight local government agencies awarded grants totaling $475,000. The…
Port Commission meeting covers art, music and transportation
The Port of Edmonds Commission’s Sept. 29 meeting featured a wrap on the summer events season, a check in on the amended transportation fees and a review of old Port […]
Woodway Town Council to hold public hearing Oct. 5 on preliminary 2027 budget
A public hearing on the Town of Woodway’s 2027 preliminary budget and on 2027 revenue sources are among the items on the Woodway Town Council meeting agenda for Monday, Oct. […]
A reminder of the rules governing campaign signs
With election season upon us, the Edmonds Civic Roundtable has partnered with the City of Edmonds to issue a reminder about the placement of campaign signs. The following information was […]
Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law
A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office. The decision […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners moves to fill vacant District 4 seat
South County Fire has selected four finalists to interview for an interim appointment to the vacant District 4 seat on its Board of Commissioners, with plans to announce an appointment […]
Op-Ed: Seattle’s Utility Fee Policy Echoes Redlining
Due to the location of water mains and sidewalk gaps, Seattle often heaps more fees on homebuilders in formerly redlined communities, echoing racial discrimination of the past.
As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage
Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved last year. On Thursday, a provision in President Donald Trump’s signature […]
Esperance, Edmonds residents assemble to talk annexation
The parking lot at Chase Lake Elementary School didn’t have any open spots when the clock hit 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. A mix of Esperance and Edmonds residents gathered at the […]
Reader view: 10 questions South County Fire should answer before asking voters to approve a $420M bond
Across Snohomish County, families are feeling the squeeze of rising property taxes, taxes and fees under every guise, utility rate increases. While we support our frontline firefighters and paramedics, we […]
District Judge blocks Trump’s ouster of court-appointed Western Washington prosecutor
SEATTLE—A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s firing of Roger Rogoff and reinstated him as U.S. attorney for Western Washington, ruling that the president cannot unilaterally remove a prosecutor appointed by the district court. U.S. District Judge Stanley…