NAACP of Snohomish County defends Binda and calls for investigation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Snohomish County announced today that it is investigating alleged “misinformation” surrounding Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda. “Given the current climate in the Country, we are deeply concerned that young black voices are being targeted and suppressed. Having recently witnessed […]
Snohomish County Council recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration over oppression
EVERETT, Wash., May 3, 2023— The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-020, recognizing May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, at its General Legislative Session, Wednesday, May 3. Speaking, on behalf of the resolution, were Lynnwood Vice President Dr. Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who introduced a similar proclamation to the Lynnwood City Council Monday, April 24, and Maria […]
Inslee announces Special Session, County leadership split on illegal drug policy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 3, 2023—Hours after Snohomish County led the state in proposing an ordinance to recriminalize illegal drugs after the failure of legislature’s passage of the “Blake fix,” Governor Jay Inslee announced that he will call a special session to begin on May 16 that will focus on passing a new drug possession […]
County to consider scheduling a Public Hearing on ordinance to re-criminalize illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 1, 2023—At its upcoming Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, the Snohomish County Council is expected to vote on scheduling a Public Hearing for May 17 to propose an ordinance re-criminalizing controlled and counterfeit substances. To view the meeting’s agenda, click here. The ordinance, sponsored by Council President Jared Mead and […]
Treasury urges increase or suspension of debt ceiling to avoid default
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2023 — In a letter to Congressional leadership, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urges an increase or suspension of the debt limit no later than June 1 or the US Government will default on its obligations. “After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate is that we will be […]
Lynnwood recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Guerrero, Mexico
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 30, 2023—On behalf of the City of Lynnwood, Mayor Christine Frizzell and Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby presented local Latino and Latina business owners a Cinco de Mayo proclamation at its business meeting on April 24. “Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people […]
Council appoints Dong to board, Binda defends travel expenses
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 26, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board will be welcoming a new appointee, vehicles that block USPS mailboxes will be ticketed, and council recommends action in Binda travel reimbursement fiasco at its Business Meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023. Vivian Dong appointed to Board of Lynnwood Public Facilities District The Lynnwood City […]
Let’s Finish the job: Biden-Harris announce 2024 Presidential run
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2023—Tuesday morning in a 3-minute video release, President Joe Biden, 80, announced his 2024 Presidential run. Vice-president Kamala Harris announced at the same time in a Twitter post that she will be Biden’s running mate. Biden shared that Americans must continue the fight for their “personal freedoms” as the country is […]
Possession of controlled substances will be legal in Washington state starting July 1
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 24, 2023—The 2023 legislative session ended last night without the passage of a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, leaving it now up to counties and cities to put local drug-possession laws in place once the state law adopted in 2021 expires on July 1. SB-5536, also known as […]
A violent 48-hours in South County leaves one dead
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 22, 2023—Within 40 hours after Edmonds Police Officers were investigating a fatal stabbing in the WinCo Foods parking lot on Wednesday evening, they were responding to an incident involving a female shooting victim taken into Swedish Edmonds Hospital. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning, a female arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot […]
