Possession of firearm after voluntarily waiving rights now penalized with civil infraction
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 27, 2023—People with mental health issues and those who might consider suicide sometimes voluntarily give up their right to possess guns by filing a voluntary waiver of their firearm rights with the clerk of the court of any county within the state. Under SB-5006 filing such a waiver would be allowed electronically […]
Restore the police pursuit law so no family has to go through what mine did
Amber Goldade lives in Pierce County with her husband and seven children and has never been involved in legislative affairs before the death of her child. Senate Bill 5352 concerning police pursuits narrowly passed the Senate with a vote of 26-23 on March 8. The bill now heads to the House’s Community Safety, Justice and […]
Earth Day 2023: Upcoming Mukilteo Community Cleanup
Hi, I am Leighton! Allow me to introduce myself! I am thirteen years old and I am fairly new to Mukilteo, but have quickly fallen in love with the beauty of this city. I became passionate about litter when I saw a bunch of it in my neighborhood and ever since then I strive to […]
Public invited to annual Support 7 fundraiser on April 22
It’s time to register for the 2nd Annual Support 7 Reception and Auction that supports first responders and victims of trauma in person, on-scene 24/7/365. The event will begin 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd Suite #2, Lynnwood. Tickets are $75 per person or $600 per table […]
Liberty Road Foundation: Bridging the for-profit and nonprofit worlds
REDMOND, Wash., March 27, 2023—Last month John Dammarell, of Liberty Road Foundation, did 10,000 pushups to raise money to combat sex trafficking—an act he calls “doing what you love, to fight what you hate.” Initially challenged to do eight thousand pushups at $1 each pushup, the 82-year-old matched and raised the original challenge, raking in […]
Legislation requiring a Statement of Student Rights advances to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 27, 2023— Public schools must adopt a “Statement of Student Rights,” that includes freedom of speech and religion, the right to assemble, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under proposed legislation that has passed the House and is now in the Senate. Engrossed House Bill 1478, sponsored by Rep. […]
Calm and Steady: Two restorative breathing practices for everyday
We all know that taking a deep breath can calm us down and bring our brain into a more useful state. It can also create a more sustained and improved mood and reduce anxiety if practiced even a few minutes a day. Here are two wonderful techniques to support you every day. In both techniques, […]
