TikTok’s US operations acquired in landmark deal amid national security concerns
The United States and China have reached a framework agreement allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. under a new 80 percent American-controlled ownership. President Donald J Trump announced the deal during a White House briefing on Tuesday, September 16, extending the divestiture deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, and paving the way […]
2025 Washington State Book Awards Winners
The Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) has selected winners in seven categories for the 2025 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA) for outstanding books published by Washington authors in 2024. This is the 59th year of the program, formerly called […]
Commentary: To truly address violence, we must be Americans first
Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader did the same this past April at the Pullman campus of Washington State University. There was tension between supporters and detractors at those visits, like […]
Lynnwood City Council balances downtown innovation with budget shortfall
LYNNWOOD—At a three-hour work session Monday, September 15, Lynnwood’s City Council walked a cautious tightrope between innovating its City Center, through the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFC) Master Plan, while balancing short-term financing strategies to tackle the city’s looming $10.7 million budget deficit. Reimagining “The District” One third of Monday’s meeting revolved around the LPFD […]
State seeking death penalty in murder of Charlie Kirk
UTAH—Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray just minutes ago during a schedule press conference announced that he will be seeking the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, 22, for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Robinson is being held in Utah County Jail without bail. Below are Robinson’s current charges: The FBI is independently conducting its own investigation […]
George Zinn, who falsely claimed to be Kirk’s assassin, admits he wanted real shooter to get away, arrested for obstruction and now faces charges of child exploitation
UTAH—George Zinn, 71, was arrested on charges of obstruction of justice after falsely claiming to be the gunman in the shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. He now also faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor in a separate investigation. Law enforcement has not […]
Robert Redford, actor and filmmaker, passes at 89
Charles Robert Redford Jr., the Oscar-winning actor, director, and cultural trailblazer whose rugged charm and commitment to independent cinema shaped generations, died today at the age of 89. Specific details surrounding his death have not been disclosed, but he passed at his home in Sundance, located in the mountains of Utah. Born on August 18, […]
