Washington launches first ever statewide LGBTQ+ survey
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OLYMPIA—The first statewide Washington LGBTQ+ survey to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians from adolescents to adults, launched Saturday, June 1. The survey, sponsored and funded by the Washington LGBTQ Commission in partnership with Washington State University, is designed for LGBTQ+ Washingtonians by LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. The research team expects approximately 10,000 Washingtonians will take the […]
Larsen visits new Maritime Institute at Port of Everett
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EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Thursday, May 30, visited the Maritime Institute, which celebrated its grand opening at the Port of Everett last week. The Maritime Institute offers a variety of Coast Guard-certified courses, including firefighting, celestial and electronic navigation, and training for roles like able seafarer or steersman. Their 4-week “Mariner Bootcamp” offers basic […]
Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes Secretary of State staff members
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OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and 12 staff members of the Office of the Secretary of State were awarded Quilts of Valor at the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday, May 30, for their military service. Quilts of Valor volunteers award quilts to current and former members of the U.S. military to provide comfort and […]
World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste concert
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Come and celebrate with us, the end of our 2023-2024 artistic season! There will be snacks, music, dancing and lots of friends. We will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste will be in charge of the musical part. We will have the extraordinary […]
Lynnwood 44th and 48th road closures beginning June 3
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LYNNWOOD—Construction crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be performing utility work, median demolition and road paving starting Monday, June 3, expect road closures and detours. Center lane closure on 44th Ave W As early as Monday, June 3, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue work on 44th Ave W for median demolition and road paving. This […]
Small Fire at SW Recycling and Transfer Station
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EVERETT—A small fire was quickly extinguished thanks to quick action by solid waste staff and fire crews at the Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace on May 28. No one was injured and no damage was reported. The fire was one of 10 incidents that have taken place at county transfer stations […]
Learn hands-only CPR during National CPR-AED Awareness Week
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SEATTLE—In recognition of National CPR-AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, Medic One Foundation is urging the public to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This crucial campaign aims to combat the public health crisis of sudden cardiac arrest, which claims nearly 1,000 lives every day in the United States. “When […]
1-year-old Lynnwood fatally struck by vehicle
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LYNNWOOD—Tragedy struck a Lynnwood family on Thursday after their 1-year-old child was involved in a fatal collision. Around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal collision in the 13900 block of Beverly Park Road. When deputies arrived, aid was on scene […]
Presidential hopeful found guilty in hush money trial
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NEW YORK—A 12-member Manhattan jury on Thursday, May 30, found the 45th President of the United States and presumptive 2024 Republican Presidential candidate, Donald J Trump, 77, guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to “hush money” payments by his former lawyer Michael Cohen to a porn star Stormy Daniels ahead […]
Washington’s elderly have lost over $96 million to fraud
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New research has revealed that Washington has lost over $96 million to elderly fraud, ranking 11th worse in the United States. The state had a total of 2,335 elderly fraud victims, averaging 131.1 victims per 100,000 elderly residents. The state reported a loss of $96,213,728 for this age group, the equivalent of $41,205 lost per […]