Letter-to-Editor: Vote YES on Prop 1 for our kids

As an Edmonds City Councilmember, a CPA, and longtime community member, I’ve seen firsthand how strong schools strengthen our entire community. On February 10, voters in the Edmonds School District have an important opportunity to support Proposition 1, the Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy. Let me be clear: Proposition 1 is not a new […]

WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen announces retirement

OLYMPIA—Washington Supreme Court Justice Barbara A Madsen, the first woman to join the court by popular election in 1992, announced her retirement on Feb. 2, effective April 3, 2026. “In her 33 years on the high court, Justice Madsen served two terms as chief justice and took part in deciding thousands of cases — leaving […]

Verity Credit Union Awards $120,000 in Grants for Growth to 16 BIPOC and Women-Led Startups and Nonprofits

Verity Credit Union, a Seattle-based financial institution with assets totaling $735 million, awarded 16 recipients of its Grants for Growth program with a total of $120,000 to support historically excluded entrepreneurs, BIPOC- and women-led startups, and nonprofits advancing justice and equity across Washington state. Known for its socially responsible, community-rooted banking, Verity’s new Grants for Growth […]