AG Brown, Coalition Win Temporary Halt on New USPS Rule Impacting Mail-in Voting
BOSTON — In the latest development in the legal showdown involving President Donald J Trump’s Executive Order 14399 on “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections” that reforms vote-by-mail nationwide, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani Thursday evening granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing core parts of its newly […]
Washington State Workers Plan Statewide Walkout After ‘Not a Dime’ Pay Offer
OLYMPIA — Thousands of Washington public employees plan to walkout for a short, coordinated protest Monday, August 31, as contract talks with the state remain stalled. The Washington Federation of State Employees, known as WFSE or AFSCME Council 28, said members at about 125 locations across the state will take part in the “Walkout with […]
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Recall Petition Dismissed Without Prejudice
SEATTLE—King County Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi on Thursday, August 27, dismissed a petition that sought to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after the two residents who filed the charges asked to withdraw it, saying they needed time to investigate “additional information” and hire a lawyer. Judge Oishi granted the request without prejudice, leaving open […]
Construction Begins on New South County Fire Station
BOTHELL—South County Fire broke ground Tuesday, August 25, on a new fire station along North Road. The facility, designed to improve emergency response and firefighter safety, will replace Hilltop Fire Station 22. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027. “This station will provide modern, earthquake-resistant, code-compliant working and living facilities for our firefighters,” […]
Mukilteo Lodging Tax Grant Now Accepting Applications for 2027
MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Lodging Tax Grant. The city is inviting local non-profits, government agencies, destination marketing organizations, and convention and visitors bureaus to apply for a 2027 Lodging Tax Grant. State law limits the use of lodging tax funds. All […]
Samuel Gizaw, Jayda Woods Johnson’s killer, pleads guilty to second degree murder charge
EVERETT—Samuel Gizaw, now 18, who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods Johnson with a stray bullet at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall back in 2024, pled guilty to second-degree murder and deadly weapon special verdict during his court appearance Wednesday, August 26, at the Snohomish County Courthouse. “I would like to say that I’m truly sorry for my actions. […]
DOJ Sues Washington Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
SEATTLE — The Justice Department sued Washington state on Thursday, asking a federal court to block state laws that let undocumented immigrants pay in-state college tuition and receive state grants and loans that are not offered to U.S. citizens who live in other states. “Over 30 years ago, Congress made clear that States cannot put […]
