National Fentanyl Awareness Day: A time of remembrance
WASHINGTON, D.C, May 9, 2023—The Drug Enforcement Administration is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public health, and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Today represents an important opportunity to remember the victims of fentanyl poisoning and educate people in our communities about the deadly threat […]
Ryanair places its biggest Boeing order for up to 300 737 MAX Jets
ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023—Boeing and Ryanair announced Europe’s leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes. The purchase agreement is the biggest in Ryanair’s history and includes a firm order for 150 737-10 jets and options for 150 more. […]
Cindy Gobel launches campaign for Snohomish County Auditor
Snohomish County, Wash., May 9, 2023—Prior elections official, former law enforcement personnel, and community advocate, Cindy Gobel, launches her campaign for Snohomish County Auditor. “I’m running because democracy and electoral integrity are central to our identity as Americans. For the past several years, our trust in these fundamental systems has been challenged. The work of […]
Homage holds first-ever multicultural Cinco de Mayo luncheon
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 8, 2023—Hundreds of seniors packed into the Multicultural Center at Homage in Lynnwood Friday, May 5, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at its, first-ever, taco and chip bar luncheon and resource fair. The Multicultural Senior Center in Homage, located at 5026 196th St SW in Lynnwood, provides adults age 60+ with a […]
Regular Link light rail service in Seattle to resume Monday morning
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 7, 2023—Link light rail will return to regular service when trains begin running tomorrow morning, May 8, ending an unplanned period of single tracking through downtown Seattle stations. During peak hours on Monday, trains will be running every 10 minutes instead of the usual eight minutes while service ramps up. By Tuesday, […]
Binda expected to sign Settlement Agreement at Monday’s meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 7, 2023—At its Business Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8, the Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda is expected to accept an ethics complaint settlement and the council will discuss its remote attendance policy. For meeting details, click here. Councilperson Decker, on behalf of the City Council, filed an Ethics Complaint […]
Letter-to-Editor: The Mukilteo Lighthouse is not the answer to the Chamber’s woes
Although I understand the Chamber of Commerce’s desire to put their operation in a more visible location, the Mukilteo lighthouse buildings are not the place. I moved to Mukilteo 10 years ago and one of the things that has impressed me with this community is the effort to preserve the historical integrity of the lighthouse […]
Letter-to-Editor: We cannot normalize noncompliance with the PDC
Dear Editor: I am saddened to hear of Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda’s misadventures. Sadly, those misadventures now include not paying fines to the Public Disclosure Commission – putting Councilmember Binda in the same league as… Alex Tsimerman. Yes, the same Alex Tsimerman who believes it is his solemn duty to spew hate at public […]
Letter-to-Editor: Slanted, negative coverage of Councilman Binda
Hi — It’s about time the NAACP got involved in the spread of negative press about Councilman Josh Binda. Are you planning to cover that? Your coverage of the saga of Councilman Binda has had a very negative slant from the start — from picking at his campaign financing and on. You’ve focused on […]
Mayors across Snohomish County support recriminalizing illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 6, 2023—Fifteen mayors represented by the Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition, join forces in a letter urging the Snohomish County Council to pass proposed Ordinance 23-046 to recriminalize controlled and counterfeit substances. “Currently, cites in Snohomish County and across Washington state are looking to enact laws governing the possession […]
