Snohomish County residents are encouraged to follow guidance for preventing disease, to stay informed, and to prepare for behavioral health impacts

COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES REMAIN CRUCIAL..

The City of Battle Ground could soon join Spokane, Granger and Spokane Valley in banning a local income tax.

Battle Ground considers local income tax ban..

Dunn Wants King County Taxpayers to Know How Their Tax Dollars Are Being Spent

Tax Dollars Are Being Spent..

Record-breaking heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state

Ecology declares drought emergency..

Burn ban went into effect Friday, June 25, 2021. However, campfires are still allowed in all (but Squire Creek & Whitehorse) Snohomish County Campgrounds

Burning Ban UPDATE..

Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care

Federal Judge Rules on Washingtons Below-Cost Medicaid Pharmacy ..

House passes $6 billion capital works budget " Plan would build schools, housing " Local health services, parks also benefit

House passes $6 billion capital works budget..

Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced changes in the states rules governing access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Governor orders vaccine by April 15..

Sweeping childcare reform moving in Legislature " Increased subsidies for qualified families " Opponents worried about the cost

Sweeping childcare reform moving in Legislature..

Marks the day many slaves learned they were free " Some think the state cost is too high

Juneteenth steps toward state holiday status..

HB 1465, to increase the death tax rate in Washington State to 40%

Death Tax..

The Washington Department of Ecology proposes to use the states hazardous waste contractor, Clean Harbors, to collect stockpiles of PFAS-containing firefighting foam from fire stations and select state agencies across Washington.

Public invited to comment on firefighting foam collection and disposal plan..

State law requires Governor to issue across the board budget cuts if cash deficit projected

State law requires budget cuts..

Governor should reopen state employee contracts to cancel 3% pay raises due July 1

Governor should reopen state employee contracts..

The voters have twice rejected carbon taxes and the legislature has consistently refused to adopt a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system.

Legislature looking to quietly adopt a last-minute carbon tax..

• Democratic-controlled Washington state Legislature passes SB 5395 requiring schools to include comprehensive sex education

Mandatory sex education in public schools ..

• The legislation will make forestry sector more competitive amid carbon-emission fees • Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by 12%

Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative..

Call to preserve medical benefits, halt evictions, prevent utility shut-offs, and provide emergency income assistance

Emergency income assistance..

• Studies suggest solitary confinement is psychologically damaging, and can lead teens to suicide.

Youth Solitary Confinement ..

Lawmakers consider a grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill

Home-Grown..