$70 Billion ‘Secure America Act’ that funds ICE and CBP passes Congress, heads to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress gave final approval Tuesday, June 9, to the $70 billion “Secure America Act,” that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years, handing President Donald J Trump a major win on his America First immigration enforcement agenda. The Senate passed the measure early June 5 […]
Lynnwood CC holds public hearing on Comp Plan amendments and discusses EDIF
LYNNWOOD— The Lynnwood City Council held a public hearing on its 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment List (PAL) and was briefed on its Economic Development Infrastructure Fund (EDIF) at its Business Meeting on Monday, June 8. Economic Development Infrastructure Fund (EDIF) Public Works Director Jared Bond and Development and Business Services Director Ben Wolters led a […]
Edmonds Choir Breaks Its Own 20-Year Rule — for Ukrainian orphans
EDMONDS— On May 16, members of the Edmonds-based ensemble took the stage to raise funds for the Ukrainian educational nonprofit — performing entirely from memory, as is Mosaic’s signature tradition. It is the only exception in the choir’s 20-year history. Mosaic Choir & Orchestra has one rule: perform for any nonprofit only once. They’ve broken […]
Court strikes down Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, calling it a tax
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on Tuesday welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 “tax” on new H-1B visa petitions, saying it preserves the state’s ability to recruit specialized talent for research, education and health care. Washington state was one of 20 state plaintiffs in the lawsuit against […]
Edmonds College student Aaron Slaughter named recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award
LYNNWOOD – Aaron Slaughter, a dual-degree student at Edmonds College, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award. Slaughter was recognized during an awards ceremony held on April 17 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community building. The Student Civic Leadership Awards, […]
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 Induction Class
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the 2026 Induction Class, which includes five athletes, one coach, one sports contributor and one team. The 2026 Induction Class is the 16th class for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame. The five athletes being inducted are: Megan Amundson, […]
