NAIA bans transgender athletes from female competitions
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In a unanimous vote, 25-0, on Monday, April 8, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents approved a policy mandating that only athletes assigned female at birth will only be allowed to compete in women’s sports for all of its competitions. It is the first national college governing body banning […]
Community Transit proposes elimination of commuter bus fare
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is proposing to eliminate its commuter bus fare when certain routes go away later this year. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel to Northgate and downtown Seattle. After light rail begins operating in Snohomish County later this year, Community Transit will stop operating […]
Lynnwood Mayor faces criticism in recent appointments and a force retirement
LYNNWOOD—When former Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director Lynn Sordel officially retired from his position on March 15, he was disappointed by Mayor Christine Frizzell’s decision to place Joel Faber as interim Director instead of his, and his staff’s, recommendation to transition Deputy Director Sarah Olson into the role of Director. Now, some city staff members, […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, April 5, 2024
LYNNWOOD—Here’s a summary of some of the most notable incidents your Lynnwood Police Officers responded to in the week or so leading up to Friday, April 5, 2024, as well as some LPD news. This Week in Review is brought to you by Maren McKay, Public Affairs & Communications Manager for the Lynnwood Police Department: Police incidents […]
Gesa Credit Union teams with the Red Cross to protect Northwest homes
RICHLAND—Gesa, a community-focused credit union, is partnering with the American Red Cross Northwest region to support the “Sound the Alarm (STA). Save a Life.” campaign, which provides free smoke alarms to those in need and educates the public about home fire safety. Gesa is encouraging the community to join its efforts by donating and volunteering […]
Trump eclipses Biden in historic fundraising event, raises $50.5 million
PALM BEACH, Fla.—The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the 2024 Trump Campaign announced that the 45th President of the United States and presumptive GOP presidential nominee, Donald J Trump, will raise over $50.5 million at a single fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, held on Saturday, April 6. “The success of tonight’s event is proving what […]
Larsen secures key wins for Washingtonians in $1.2T spending package
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of a bipartisan $1.2 trillion spending package that funds the government through September 2024 and invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families. The spending package passed the House with a vote of 286 to 134 on Friday, March 22, the Senate the following day with a […]
DelBene highlights tax assistance options ahead of filing deadline
REDMOND—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), on April 6, visited Hopelink’s Redmond Market and Service Center to discuss tax filing assistance options ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. Hopelink provides free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to local residents through volunteers with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps sponsored by United Way of King County. “Filing […]
Naval Station Everett hosts Change of Command Ceremony
EVERETT—Captain Stacy Wuthier relieved Captain Joshua Menzel, who had served as the Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett since July of 2021, during a change of command ceremony on April 4, 2024, at base. “Today, I turned over command of Naval Station Everett to CAPT Stacy Wuthier,” Captain Menzel wrote on LinkedIn, “It was an […]
Man found guilty in 2021 crime spree stretching from Mukilteo to Seattle
EVERETT—A Snohomish County jury found Joseph Forest Sims, 33, guilty on all counts on Tuesday, March 26, related to a 2021 multi-jurisdiction crime spree (Bothell, Mukilteo, Shoreline, and Seattle) involving, rape, drive-by shootings, burglaries and kidnappings. Sentencing is scheduled for April 12 with Judge Karen Moore. Sims has appealed his trial-by-jury verdict and, if the […]
