Trump ousts Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
WASHNGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump today announced to X the immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee, “for cause” under Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Although the Board is intended to act independently, a president can remove any governor for inefficiency or misconduct. Cook’s removal is centered on a recent […]
Trump admin to strip federal funding from cashless bail jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, August 25, President Donald J Trump signed Executive Order titled, “Taking Steps to end cashless bail to protect Americans,” that aims to strip federal funding from so called “Cashless Bail Jurisdictions.” Cashless bail, aka “bail reform,” is when the court releases a defendant from custody before trial without having to pay a cash […]
Everett Rowing Association shines at Green Lake Summer Extravaganza
SEATTLE—Everett Rowing Association (ERA) competed in the 63rd Annual Green Lake Summer Rowing Extravaganza on August 2, an event featuring 29 teams with both youth and adult athletes racing 1,000 meters. ERA entered 24 boats, representing its youth and adult programs along with high school alumni, staff, and board members. The club earned strong results, […]
Island County Republican ballot observer will not face jail
COUPEVILLE—Island County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wilson on Monday, August 25, sentenced Tim Hazelo, a Republican ballot observer in Island County, to 40 hours of community service and is ordered to pay $200 court costs and a $500 fine, along with submitting a DNA sample. He will not serve any time in jail. Hazelo must […]
Marysville Police Department urges back-to-school traffic safety after more than 1,000 violations last year
MARYSVILLE—With the start of the school year just days away, the Marysville Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones and near school buses. Officers from the traffic and school resource units are preparing for increased patrols as students return to class. During the previous school year, from Sept. […]
