Lynnwood Pride akin to a Democratic Party rally
LYNNWOOD—Approximately a couple hundred people, including vendors, attended the first Lynnwood Pride event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on June 8. The event, organized by Phillip Lipson and Charlette LeFevre who also founded Capitol Hill Pride in Seattle, had speakers, vendor booths, and rooms for games, movies, and local authors. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell read […]
Snohomish County recognizes Pride month with flag raising ceremony
EVERETT—County leadership on June 5 joined by approximately 100 residents at the eastside of the Snohomish County Campus rang in Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony and resource fair. “Paula and I are again bringing out commitment and dedication to our LGBTQI+ community and support inclusion and diversity here in our county,” Councilwoman Megan Dunn […]
World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste concert
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 […]
Fire commissioner takes leave after misuse of public office and squatting allegations surface
RAVENSDALE—King County Fire District 47 Commissioner, homebuilder, and independent journalist, Steve Hickey, who has allegedly been squatting in a $1.4 million home in Ravensdale for two years without paying rent, according to the house’s current, and previous owners, has now taken an impromptu leave of absence as a fire commissioner after allegations surface of misusing […]
Beloved Lynnwood Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigns
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst shared with fellow colleagues on Tuesday, May 7, that beloved Councilwoman Shirley Sutton resigned from the council, effective immediately. “It is with great sadness, but with also great understanding, that I want to let you know that effective immediately Shirley Sutton has resigned her position on the Lynnwood City […]
CD2 candidate calls on challenger to withdraw, arrested at ceasefire protest
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Jason Call, Green Party congressional candidate for the Second District, called upon Lynnwood City Councilman and fellow candidate, Josh Binda, to exit the race one day before being arrested on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, standing in “solidarity” with protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Both Call and […]
Nominations now open for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor
OLYMPIA—The Office of the Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor. Nominations for both awards can be made until September 20. The Medal of Merit recognizes people who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to anyone who has saved, or […]
Lynnwood Police arrest two JCPenney jewelry thieves
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police arrest two in early morning jewelry theft at JCPenney stores in both Lynnwood and Marysville on Monday. Around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, April 22, Lynnwood Police were dispatched to an alarm in the fine jewelry section at JCPenney at the Alderwood Mall. On scene, officers found a glass door broken and two subjects […]
WSU Speaker Event series kicks off with a conversation on Democratizing Data
EVERETT—Washington State University’s Everett campus held its first ever WSU Everett Empowered speaker event Thursday, March 28, discussing open public safety data with Dr. David Makin, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Dr. Makin is a leader in blending technology with public safety to enhance community safety and foster meaningful connections. […]
Visit Seattle invites LGBTQIA+ couples to renew their vows on Love for All Boat
SEATTLE—On the heels of Seattle’s 50th anniversary of Pride, Visit Seattle, the destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, is proudly welcoming LGBTQIA+ couples from all over to make a splash with their love through a uniquely Seattle vow renewal experience. On May 30, the organization will transform one of the city’s famed cruising […]
