Former Lynnwood businessman and NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66
SEATTLE—Kenny Easley, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recipient renowned for his hard-hitting style during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 66. His death followed a long period of declining health, though an immediate cause was not disclosed. He had previously undergone triple-bypass heart surgery […]
Ballmer Group announces up to $1.7B for early education programs in Washington state
[The Center Square]—Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a huge philanthropic commitment to the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assessment Program, with the Ballmer Group committed to donating up to $170 million per year for the next decade. The boost comes months after Washington lawmakers, facing a potential budget shortfall, made substantial cuts […]
US Mint ends penny production after 232 years
PHILADELPHIA—The United States Mint, a bureau of the United State Department of the Treasury, hosted a ceremonial strike event on November 12, 2025, at its Philadelphia facility where Treasurer Brandon Beach struck the final, circulating penny, marking the official end of the penny’s 232-year production run as a circulating coin. “Today the Mint celebrates 232 […]
