The investigation published in March highlighted projects such as the Duffner Ditch in Whatcom County, where the state ...

ARLINGTON — School districts in Arlington and Lake Stevens are asking voters to again consider school measures that would update and construct buildings. Election day is February 11. Ballot return ...

In December 2024, the Lake Stevens City Council approved a 3% utility tax on the sewer district. The district will reflect the tax as a fee on residents’ sewer bills beginning in April 2025. The ...

Proponents say providing health care for all is a “fundamental human right.” Opponents worry about the cost of implementing it.

It’s time to celebrate the absolute best of the best, chosen by the community! From local favorites to hidden gems, here are your top picks for the ‘Family Fun’: ...

Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club, I’m gonna keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club, I’m going to keep on dancing at the …” on heavy rotation in your brain since last Sunday night, for Most Annoying Ear ...

Ki Burgess and Eden Cole each won their weight class in Friday’s WIAA District 1 Girls’ 4A Tournament ...

For most of us, news stories on government budgets rarely get our attention; unless the details involve a significant tax increase or loss of programs or services we see as important. (Or Congress is ...

In its 2022 study, The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy, the League describes how the loss of local news outlets over the last two decades has led to lower voter turnout and less ...

Their latest attempt is Senate Bill 5233, “Developing the Washington health trust.” After several years of meetings and after realizing they had no practical funding mechanism, supporters of the ...

Beyond the commercial pressures of Valentine’s Day, it’s essential to remember that love —whether romantic or self-love — should always be nurtured with intention and respect. When grounded in ...

The Lake Stevens junior took just 37 seconds to win the 110-pound division at the WIAA District 1 Girls’ 4A Wrestling Tournament on Friday at Jackson High School, pinning Arlington’s Kyla Brown in the ...