World Athletics Council restricts male-to-female transgender athletes
MONACO—In a move that its President, Sebastian Coe, said “is a decisive move to protect the female category,” the World Athletics Council announced on March 23, 2023, it will exclude male-to-female transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from female World Rankings competition, effective March 31, 2023. World Athletics, formerly known as the “‘International […]
Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago, ‘There is no case, there is no case!’
PALM BEACH, Fla., April 5, 2023—To a crowd of approximately 500 loyal supporters at his Mar-a-Lago home, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, delivered a 25-minute response to his Manhattan Criminal Court arraignment that took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Trump accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of illegally leaking the content […]
Beloved Edmonds School District Superintendent passes away
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 4, 2023—The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced the passing of former Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Nick Brossoit on Saturday, April 2, from his battle with pancreatic cancer. A service will be held at North County Christ the King Church in Lynden, 1 p.m. on April 15. The announcement from the […]
Family Law bills this session: What you need to know
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 4, 2023—Several family law bills are being considered this legislative session which would directly impact how the state handles protection orders, child custody, domesic violence charges, and parental plans. Of these bills so far, three are effectively dead, one has been X-filed, two have passed both Chambers, and four have passed the […]
Inslee joins other governors in meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on war effort
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 2023—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, via video conference, shared with governors from across the United States that with military and financial support, his war-torn county can “defeat Russia” and prevent “the expansion of the war.” Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Governors welcomed Ukrainian refugees, partnering with charitable organizations to send humanitarian […]
Lynnwood Council considering resolution supporting assault weapons ban
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 4, 2023—Lynnwood Councilman George Hurst plans to bring forward a resolution supporting HB-1240, the state-level legislation prohibiting the sale of assault weapons, much to the disagreement of Councilman Patrick Decker who questioned whether the decision was constitutional. The announcement was made at council’s Work Session on Monday, April 3, during the meeting’s […]
Guilty verdict in the murder Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 3, 2023—A jury found Richard Rotter, the prime suspect behind the on-duty murder of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, to be guilty of aggregated first degree murder on Monday, April 3. “Today’s verdict comes with mixed feelings,” Everett Police Chief Dan Templman released in a statement. “While on one hand, I am […]
Lovick’s bill brings new District Court Judge to Snohomish County
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 3, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5003 on Thursday, March 30, which will increase the number of district court judges in Snohomish County to nine. This would be the district court’s first bench expansion in 25 years. The bill—which was sponsored by Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek)—was recommended by the Administrative […]
Mindful Mondays: Cultivating Mental Wellness
We have far more impact on our own mental wellness than we may have been told. Every day, we can make choices to create who we want to become. H/T to Dr. Nicole LePera for these reminders of ways to cultivate mental wellness: Remember, the brain can change throughout life. New neural pathways can be […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on April 4
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,”will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Event Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2023. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, […]
