Titanic claims five more souls 111 years after it sinks
CAPE COD, Mass., June 22, 2023—Nearly 111 years after the infamous sinking of the RMS Titanic claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, five more passengers aboard an OceanGate submersible on course to tour the wreck are believed to be dead after debris was found 1,600 feet from the Titanic’s bow Thursday afternoon. The debris […]
Inslee signs bill making Suciasaurus rex Washington’s official dinosaur
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 14, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee signs into law on May 4, the “Suciasaurus rex” as the official dinosaur of Washington state joining Washington, D.C., and other 14 states that have designated state dinosaur laws. House Bill 1020, introduced by Representatives Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) with co-sponsors Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah) and Cindy Ryu (D-Lynnwood) establishes a fossil nicknamed “Suciasaurus rex” as Washington […]
2023 General Election begins with candidate filing week on Monday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 14, 2023—With the bombshell announcement of political power-giant and former U. S. presidential hopeful, Governor Jay Inslee, not seeking re-election, candidates are coming out of the woodwork for the State’s Chief Executive, but we must first make it through the 2023 election cycle. What makes this off-year election so special is […]
Cindy Gobel launches campaign for Snohomish County Auditor
Snohomish County, Wash., May 9, 2023—Prior elections official, former law enforcement personnel, and community advocate, Cindy Gobel, launches her campaign for Snohomish County Auditor. “I’m running because democracy and electoral integrity are central to our identity as Americans. For the past several years, our trust in these fundamental systems has been challenged. The work of […]
Inslee not seeking reelection, ‘I’m ready to pass the torch’
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 1, 2023—Govenor Jay Inslee announced today he does not plan to seek a fourth term. Inslee was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms. “Serving the people as governor of Washington state has been my greatest honor. During a decade of […]
Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle charging network
Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network to thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the United States by 2030 in an announcement released earlier this month. “We see our commitment today as a natural extension of our work to help customers and members live better, easier and more sustainable lives,” […]
Everett man with outstanding warrant led chase on Mukilteo Speedway
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 20, 2023—Mukilteo Police Officers arrest two individuals this morning after what started as a probable cause stop led to a brief vehicular pursuit on Mukilteo Speedway, ending about a mile away at the Chevron gas station. Armani Bijan Smith, 28 of Everett, was pulled over around 10 a.m. in an initial probable […]
New discovery at Cascadia Subduction Zone threatens to unleash 9.0 earthquake
NEWPORT, OR., April 20, 2023—Researchers at the University of Washington discovered a unique underwater spring, approximately 50 miles off the coast of Oregon, that is leaking a warm, chemically distinct, liquid from the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault. Researchers theorize this liquid acts as a sort of “tectonic lubricant” that could pose catastrophic consequences to the […]
FBI Director says COVID-19 “most likely” originated from Wuhan lab
WASHINGTON D.C., Wash., February 28, 2023—FBI Director, Christopher Wray, told FOX News that the COVID-19 pandemic “most likely” originated from a Wuhan lab during an interview Tuesday. “The FBI has, for quite some time now, assessed that the origins of the [COVID-19] pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” said Wray. “Here […]
Washington airports receive $37M thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
EVERETT, Wash., February 27, 2023—Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion to improve terminals at 99 airports nationwide, including $37,365,000 for three critical projects at Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and Pullman-Moscow Regional airports in Washington state. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, airports in the Pacific Northwest […]
