Stop the ‘initiative killer’ on Feb 24
The current Secretary of State Steve Hobbs (Democrat) and former Secretary of State Sam Reed (Republican) BOTH oppose SB 5382 and say it would not be good for Washington—kill this “initiative killer” bill! Washington’s initiative process is a vital tool for direct democracy, ensuring that the people have a voice in shaping the state’s laws. […]
Edmonds Ballyhoo Theater providing accessible and inclusive arts since 1999
EDMONDS—The Ballyhoo Theater in Edmonds has a mission to keep the arts accessible and inclusive to everyone. That’s why they offer free and sliding priced tickets (as low as $4 or $5) for each one of their shows. Ballyhoo Theatre’s purpose is to enrich, educate and entertain our community by providing a superior theatre experience, […]
Lynnwood Shari’s permanently closed after years of financial struggles for diner chain
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Shari’s Cafe and Pies is just one more Washington State closure following the Pacific Northwest diner chain’s years of financial troubles and accrued debt. A total of 15 of Washington State’s 20 Shari’s locations have now been permanently closed including its other Snohomish County location in Mill Creek. This leaves just five Washington […]
UFC Seattle shatters records, chins, and eardrums to 18,000 roaring fans at Climate Pledge Arena
SEATTLE—When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) last visited Seattle in 2013, the venue was still known as KeyArena. The Seattle Kraken was a mythical creature possibly lurking in Elliott Bay, not a professional hockey team. Although headlined by one of the greatest fighters of all time in Demetrious Johnson (who grew up in suburban Tacoma […]
RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s Policy Committee deadline
OLYMPIA—Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia. This session, lawmakers in the state House and Senate have introduced nearly 1,800 bills. To stay alive, much of that legislation needed to get voted out […]
Wood burning device bill is dead for 2025 legislative session
OLYMPIA—The state Department of Ecology is backing off for the year on a proposal to regulate wood-burning stoves sold in Washington state and duplicate standards already imposed by federal regulation, said Senator Shelly Short, R-Addy. “This is great news for the people of Washington, especially areas like mine where so many people rely on woodstoves […]
‘I’m Cancer Free!’: Travel personality Rick Steves announces cancer update
EDMONDS—Six months after Edmonds celebrity Rick Steves shared his prostate cancer diagnosis on social media, he announced on Saturday, February 22, that he is “Cancer Free!” The 69-year-old travel writer, TV host, and tourism personality, is known far beyond the Seattle area for his enthusiastic and informative travel programming, specifically the popular Rick Steves’ Europe show. His […]
