September 10, 2024 6:23 pm

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War Drums: Tension rise in Middle East as US strikes targets in Syria

Syria

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 2023—Early Friday morning, the U.S. launched air strikes against Iranian-linked targets in eastern Syria in retaliation for a series of drone attacks on American military bases in Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced. Between October 17 and 26, U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked at least 12 separate […]

Federal judge strikes down California’s assault rifle ban, what this could mean for Washington?

assault rifle ban

WASHINGTON D.C., October 24, 2023—U.S. District Court Judge Roger Benitez struck down California’s assault rifle ban October 19 which prohibits the sale, transfer, manufacturing, and possession of specific semi-automatic weapons, writing the ban was unconstitutional, “extreme”, and had “no historical pedigree.” “Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the […]

City council discusses new zoning code for smaller emergency medical facilities

emergency medical facilities

LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 24, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council is considering updating the zoning code to recognize and allow for smaller emergency medical facilities that can receive ambulances. Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Director, Lynn D. Sordel, announced his retirement. He has been with the city of Lynnwood for 17 years. His last day with […]

Hero flight crew thwarted pilot attempting to crash plane

Alaska Airlines

PORTLAND, Oregon, October 23, 2023—An off-duty airplane pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight 2059, leaving Everett’s Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) for San Francisco, is facing 167 charges after attempting to disrupt the plane’s engines Sunday evening forcing an emergency landing in Portland. The off-duty pilot, identified as 44-year-old Joseph D. Emerson, was taken into […]

Gloves are off as Alderwood Water District race at boiling point

Alderwood Water District

LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 23, 2023—As general elections approach, Mike Pivec, former Alderwood Water & Wastewater District employee now running for Commissioner Position 3, is alleging incumbent Jack Broyles Jr. is actually a resident of Alaska. However, the Snohomish County Auditor’s office has dismissed these claims citing a lack of evidence. The decision came at a […]

Letter-to-Editor: Vote Adam Fortney to keep our deputies from leaving the county

Adam Fortney

Re-Elect Adam Fortney for Sheriff, the best person that will keep us and our kids safe for the next four years! The soft-on-crime establishment wants Snohomish County voters to bend-the-knee to Olympia bureaucrats and their failed law enforcement policies. Do you want to have a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office protecting victims and doing policing or […]

Public Records lawsuit filed against Seattle for withholding texts and emails from press

Public Records lawsuit

Olympia, Wash., October 22, 2023—On October 20, the Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle for its failure to provide public records pursuant to a request made by unDivided Media LLC and podcast host Brandi Kruse regarding a controversial vote by a Seattle Councilmember. “The Public Records Act exists so […]

Follow-Up COVID-19 Survey reveals ongoing challenges for older adults in Snohomish County

COVID-19 Survey

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 22, 2023—The Snohomish County’s Human Services Department announced the release of the Follow-Up COVID-19 Seniors Survey Report. The report is based on a survey conducted with residents 55 and older in January-February 2023 and shows the extent of COVID-related challenges still impacting seniors. “As our community transitions through the recovery phase […]

Letter-to-Editor: Mike Dixon, the ideal choice for Mukilteo City Council

Mike Dixon

I am writing to express my wholehearted support the candidacy of Mike Dixon for Mukilteo City Council Position 5.  In this pivotal time for our community, it is essential to have leaders who bring a combination of diverse experiences, a commitment to service, and a sincere dedication to improving our city’s quality of life. Mike […]

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