Vote-by-Mail Reforms Now in Full Effect After Federal Judge Removes Last Nationwide Injunction
BOSTON—In a legal whirlwind that would make the roadrunner blush and a day after issuing a scathing opinion against USPS for implementing its new final rule, “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections,” impacting federal elections, Judge Indira Talwani, U.S. District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vacated her August 11 nationwide preliminary injunction in League of […]
‘Vote Yes Repeal the Income Tax’ campaign launched to ax WA’s new statewide income tax
TACOMA—Vote Yes Repeal the Income Tax, a political action committee launched in July 2026 by third generation trucking executive Steve Gordon, aims to persuade voters to vote yes on I-645 for the November 2026 General Election to repeal the state’s new income tax before collections begin in 2028. Initiative to the People IP26-645, sponsored by […]
WA governor lays groundwork to ban cellphones in public schools
OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has been traveling the state to build support for his forthcoming legislation to ban cellphones in public schools. On Wednesday, Ferguson promoted his “away for the day” plan at Pasco High School, where a phone ban is already in place. “We find it hard to believe that […]
Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement
[STATELINE | Anna Claire Vollers] — Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As part of the settlement, Meta […]
Local mother and son to sign their latest books at Edmonds Bookshop
EDMONDS—Whitney Popa and her son Oliver, both children’s picture-book authors, will both be signing their newly published works at Edmonds Bookshop on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Oliver Popa wrote his first children’s book, Drippey Plants a Garden, when he was seven years old. His second book, Am I a Planet?: A kids’ […]
Washington’s newest Fish and Wildlife commissioner dies
OLYMPIA [JERRY CORNFIELD] — Victor Garcia, an educator, hunter and fisherman appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission last year, has died. The Department of Fish and Wildlife announced his death Monday. No cause was provided. “Commissioner Garcia loved this state, and cared deeply for fish and wildlife,” said Commission Chair Jim Anderson. “He was ready to do […]
Cascade Symphony 2026-27 season and individual tickets now on sale
EDMONDS—Season and individual tickets for the Cascade Symphony Orchestra’s (CSO) 2026-27 season are now on sale through the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) box office. This is the orchestra’s 65th season, and the 25th season of beloved Music Director, Michael Miropolsky. According to Maestro Miropolsky, the season “unites works of grandeur, passion, and depth: Beethoven’s radiant 7th Symphony in […]
Snohomish County fire fighters win PETA Awards for freeing crow caught in fishing line
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A Compassionate Fire Department Award and a Compassionate Parks and Recreation Award are on their way from PETA to Snohomish County Fire District 4 and Snohomish County Parks & Recreation after crews teamed up on August 2 to rescue a crow who was tangled in fishing line and dangling roughly 50 feet […]
WA sues again to stop Trump administration mail-in voting requirements
SEATTLE [JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET] — Washington is suing to stop the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict mail-in voting, days after the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for the effort to move forward. Attorney General Nick Brown announced Wednesday he is co-leading a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States […]
