Bank of America fined $1.21 Billion by US Treasury for anti-money laundering violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America on October 13, the second-largest bank in the United States, for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The coordinated actions mark the third-largest penalty in Treasury’s history and the largest ever imposed by the […]
FiftyPlusOne exposes fabricated poll data, Wedgwood says it was an ‘experimental project’, critics cry foul

A little-known polling outfit that had quietly inserted itself into major election averages this cycle acknowledged Tuesday that the vast majority of its surveys were fabricated, describing the effort as an experiment to expose weak vetting in the political research industry. Wedgewood Polls issued its statement hours after FiftyPlusOne, an election analysis site, contacted the […]
Lynnwood departments present proposed budgets ahead of 2027-28 biennium

LYNNWOOD— Lynnwood city departments are proposing significant staffing reductions and operational changes as the city works to address a budget shortfall heading into the 2027-2028 biennium, with proposed cuts affecting development services, information technology and human resources. During an Oct. 21 City Council meeting, department leaders outlined their proposed budgets, describing efforts to scale back […]
Haunted Harbor returns October 23 at Port of Everett

EVERETT – The Port of Everett is excited to announce the return of its popular fall activations at Waterfront Place. The Port’s third annual Haunted Harbor takes place on Oct. 23 and Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo lasts all of October at participating Waterfront Place restaurants. Haunted Harbor – Oct. 23, 2026 Community members and visitors […]
Mukilteo to host its first Diwali Celebration Nov. 5

MUKILTEO — The City of Mukilteo and Mukilteo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission will host the city’s first Diwali Festival of Lights celebration on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. in Mukilteo. The free event will invite residents to experience South Asian culture, learn about […]