Disgraced New York congressman pleads guilty to fraud, faces up to 22 years in prison
Former United State Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos pleaded guilty on Monday, August 19, to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Department of Justice reports. “Pleading guilty is a step I never would have imagined I’d take,” Santos told reporters outside of the courthouse in Islip, New York. “But it is a necessary […]
John Braun commentary: Vote Republican, say ‘no’ to Democrats’ dream of supermajority
Now that the August 6 primary is behind us, voters across our state know who will be on the general-election ballot. While knowing the names of the finalists is important, knowing what all is at stake in this election is even more important. That’s because Washington State Democrats are dreaming of seizing a supermajority in […]
County to hold 2024 Comprehensive Plan public hearing on Aug 19
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council public hearing for its 2024 Comprehensive Plan is scheduled to begin 6 p.m., Monday, August 19 in the Council Chambers (8th Floor) of the Robert J. Drewel Administrative Building, located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett. County staff sent the County Council eight ordinances relating the Planning Commission and County Executive […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
Two indicted for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok
SEATTLE—Two suspects are facing federal charges for the deadly 2022 home invasion of 36-year-old Irah Sok, a mother and wife who was killed in her South Everett home while sleeping next to her child. Kevin Thistle, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, are both in custody and face first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, […]
City of Lynnwood seeking community input on its biennial budget
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood is asking residents to take the 2025-2026 Budget Community Input Survey, and attend a Budget Open House, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Every two years, the City of Lynnwood adopts a biennial budget. The upcoming budget will assign funds to programs, services, and infrastructure throughout 2025 and […]
Honoring fallen SPD Officer Joselito “Lito” Barber
SEATTLE—The Seattle Police Foundation is raising funds to purchase and install a brand-new public memorial in honor and remembrance of fallen Seattle Police Department Officer Joselito “Lito” Alvarez Barber, killed in the line of duty on August 13, 2006. This fundraising initiative is the 2024 iteration of the Seattle Police Fallen Officer Memorial Project, which […]
DelBene delivers $960,000 for Chinook Marsh Restoration Project
MARYSVILLE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County government with a $960,000 ceremonial check that will support habitat restoration efforts in Chinook Marsh. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The project will restore 430 acres of tidal habitat and nearby drinking water lines. It will strengthen flood protection, restore recreational trails, and support the […]
Nine presidential nominations by minor parties and independent candidates qualify for Washington’s November ballot
OLYMPIA — Nine presidential nominations by minor parties and independent candidates have qualified to appear on Washington’s November 5 General Election ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced on August 13. The Office of the Secretary of State issued letters Tuesday to notify each nominating group of its qualification. Including nominees from the two major […]
Council blocks mayor appointment, Lynnwood Police labor contracts approved
LYNNWOOD—At its Regular Business Meeting, on Monday, August 12, Lynnwood City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Collective Bargaining Agreements and unanimously authorized the mayor to reopen the confirmation process for Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, preventing her interim appointee from permanently being appointed to the position, for now. “I move that the city […]
