City of Bothell to gift $6 million property to church for low-income housing
BOTHELL, Wash.—The Bothell City Council voted in favor of executing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to gift a city-owned property (Lot P South) to Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) which, if acquired, will be used to build affordable housing the church says. The 5-2 decision took place at Council’s Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, […]
Afternoon drive-by shooting in Everett of 17-year-old
EVERETT—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old male that occurred on the 600 block of 124 St SW, near Mariner High School, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The victim has been transported to Providence Hospital-Colby Campus with gunshot wounds to the leg and chest, according to initial […]
Questions surround alleged 39th LD Democratic candidate’s checkered past
LAKE STEVENS—Zephaniah Borynack, who is running for the Washington State House of Representatives to represent the 39th District Position 1 as an alleged “Democrat,” has his fair share with legal trouble over the years, from explosives charges to a pattern of sexual misconduct. There also appears to be a possible link to his Republican opponent, […]
Greenheart Exchange seeks host family for exchange students
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Greenheart Exchange seeking a stable person or family to host two female exchange students scheduled to go to Edmonds-Woodway High School in the Fall this year. One is a girl from Ukraine and the other a girl from Republic of Georgia. The students will have their own spending money, medical and accident insurance, […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking tips to crack cold case of the Pinnacle Lake double homicide
GRANITE FALLS—On July 11, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, went hiking on the Pinnacle Lake Trail near Granite Falls. Later that day, mere hours after they had left their home early that morning, they were both found shot dead in the head on the trail. Both of the women’s clothing […]
Hundreds gather to mourn the shooting death of Jayda Woods-Johnson
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds of friends, family, and schoolmates of Jayda Woods-Johnson gathered in solidarity at the Mountlake Terrace High School football field on Sunday, July 7, clad in red shirts, Jayda’s favorite color, bearing despondence on their faces. The thirteen-year-old Jayda was tragically shot in the Alderwood Mall food court in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3, by […]
CO2 tax supporters’ latest effort to hide cost is badly flawed
According to AAA and GasBuddy, Washington state gas prices are about 25 cents per gallon more than Oregon. In December 2022, the prices were virtually identical. That gap is almost exactly the amount of Washington’s CO2 tax, imposed by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). This is not a surprise and matches the experience in California and elsewhere where […]
Farm Bureau endorses Van De Wege for lands commissioner
Senator Kevin Van De Wege (D-Lake Sutherland) has received the Washington State Farm Bureau’s endorsement for state lands commissioner. Van De Wege’s selection from among numerous candidates is based on his knowledge of the state’s multifaceted natural resources and his longtime efforts in support of farm and ranch families, Farm Bureau officials said. Van De […]
Marysville Family YMCA and Kendall Auto partner for water safety
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Auto, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its first-ever 3rd Grade Splash program. This valuable initiative aims to provide essential water safety skills and swimming lessons to 3rd graders in the Marysville School District. The program kicked off in May, thanks to a generous $20,000 […]
WA State Democrats back Ferguson for Governor, establish 2024 platform
BELLEVUE—The Washington State Democrat party held its 2024 Convention at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Convention Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, where it established its platform, nominated candidates, held workshops and training for delegates, and featured several prominent speakers within the party. The convention kicked off Friday with a welcome reception featuring Chair Shasti […]
