Mayor vetoes sales tax increase that would have made Mukilteo highest in Washington state
MUKILTEO—Mayor Joe Marine has vetoed Ordinance 1518, a measure adopted by the Mukilteo City Council on June 16, 2025, that would have raised the city’s sales tax to the highest rate in Washington State. “As Mayor, I take seriously the responsibility to balance our financial needs with the realities our residents and businesses face,” said […]
US Supreme Court rules to allow third-country deportations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision of Monday, June 23, granting the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, now paving the way to proceed with deporting illegal immigrants to a third county not specified in their removal orders. The unsigned order pauses a ruling by U.S. District Judge […]
ACCESS Project’s Youth and Cops basketball comes to a close, more events planned through summer
LYNNWOOD—The ACCESS Project’s weekly Youth vs Cops basketball character building events came to a close on Tuesday, June 17, but its founder Wally Webster II says similar sporting events are planned through the summer – including volleyball, soccer, and flag football. The ACCESS Project was started in 2022 as a collaborate movement bringing together government […]
DOJ sues Washington over law requiring priests to break Confession seal
The United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Washington State on June 23, challenging Senate Bill 5375, a new law that requires clergy, including Catholic priests, to report child abuse or neglect, even if learned during the sacrament of Confession. The DOJ argues the law violates the First Amendment’s Free Exercise of Religion […]
Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood Councilman, awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council member Robert Leutwyler earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas: “Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” said AWC CEO Deanna Dawson. “Through […]
Arlington Police Department launch investigation on Sunday knife attack
ARLINGTON—Arlington Police are investigating an assault near Arlington Municipal Airport, where a 27-year-old man was seriously injured by a known associate wielding a knife. On June 22, 2025, at approximately 09:52 a.m., Arlington Police Officers responded to a report of an assault incident near the Arlington Municipal Airport in the 17700 block of 49th Drive […]
Edmonds College celebrates 2025 commencement
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College proudly celebrated its 58th commencement ceremony Friday, June 20, held in two sessions at Seaview Gym. The joyous occasion brought together graduates, their families, friends, college staff, and distinguished guests to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025. Over 1,400 students were eligible to participate in the ceremonies, having completed […]
