Lynnwood celebrates ribbon cutting for new Transit Center Parking Garage
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023—Dozens gathered at the site of the upcoming Lynnwood Light Rail Station on Friday, June 16, to commemorate the opening of its new Transit Center Parking Garage. “Lynnwood Transit Station is already a central hub for riders to access reliable and convenient public transportation, and with Lynnwood Light Rail Station opening […]
Spruce Park murders were a “gang initiation,” court records state
By: Kienan Briscoe LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 15, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in […]
An exclusive: Olympus Spa attorney speaks on transgender policy complaint
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 14, 2023—In collaboration with the Lynnwood Times, Jonathan Choe, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and Journalist, sat down with Olympus Spa attorney, Tracy Tribbet of Pacific Justice Institute on Monday, June 12, where she shared that her client is willing to take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge […]
Judge rules female-only Lynnwood spa must allow pre-op transwomen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 12, 2023—A Western Washington District Court judge has ordered a Lynnwood-based spa to allow pre-op transwomen access to its female-exclusive facilities after a complaint filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC). A rally in support of the spa is planned for Saturday, June 17, at its Lynnwood location. Olympus Spa, […]
SCBHC Youth Initiative students are off to Nation’s capital to tour colleges
EVERETT, Wash., June 10, 2023—This August, the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s (SCBHC) Youth Initiative Program is headed to Washington D.C. to tour two historically Black colleges. From August 2 through August 8, 16 students, ranging in age from 11 to 22, and four chaperones will arrive in our Nation’s Capital, visit its many historical […]
Life sentences and capital punishment now law of the land in Uganda for LGBTQ activity
KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 8, 2023—Uganda now has one of the world’s toughest laws against the LGBTQ community after the passing, last month, of legislation that would sentence those convicted of homosexuality to life in prison, or even death. The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2023, and tightens […]
Celebrating Black Excellence at annual Red and White Banquet
MILL CREEK, Wash., June 8, 2023—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee (SCBHC) celebrated Black Excellence by recognizing members of the community deemed “roses” at its Red and White Banquet Award Ceremony, on April 29, at Mill Creek Foursquare Church. The awards were divided into a rose’s various stages – roots, stems, budding youth or “past, […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities
MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains. With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]
Senator Mark Mullet enters race for WA state Governor
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 5, 2023—State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) announced his candidacy for Washington State Governor last Thursday, June 1. Mullet is now the fifth Democratic candidate running for the position. Governor Jay Inslee announced in May that he would not be seeking a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him […]
