Roberts campaigns to restore trust in Assessor’s Office as Wilson’s legal troubles mount
SHORELINE—Shoreline City Councilmember and Mayor Chris Roberts has announced his candidacy for King County Assessor, aiming to bring integrity, transparency, and effective leadership to an office currently overshadowed by controversy. Roberts, a four-term councilmember with 16 years of experience, launched his campaign with strong support from over 60 local and elected leaders, positioning himself as […]
Joint Session: Cannabis lobby to come in full force to push councilmembers to allow its sales in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Cannabis lobby will front-and-center pushing for retail cannabis at Monday’s Lynnwood City Council Work Session on July 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The Council will also hear from staff about implementing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging fee for city-provided EV stations. Lynnwood’s Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Program and Ordinance for Public […]
Bryce Owings, Lynnwood CC candidate, has made his mark on the city in more ways than one
LYNNWOOD—Born and raised Lynnwood resident, Bryce Owings, Lynnwood City Council candidate challenging incumbent Josh Binda, has literally helped build the City of Lynnwood over the years from his working in construction of Spruce Elementary; to the Lynnwood Link light rail extension; to the Edmonds College expansion. Now, as a husband and father of three, he […]
Case against accused killer of WSP trooper could be dismissed because of WA state sanctuary laws
EVERETT—Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, the Mexican national who was illegally in the United States and is charged with the 2024 death of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27, may have his case dismissed because of Washington State’s sanctuary laws, KOMO News reports. Benitez-Santana’s attorney’s filed a motion to dismiss the case alleging that the Snohomish County […]
Jackson High School’s Future Leaders Academy recognized by the Washington Senate
OLYMPIA—Nearly 50 high school seniors from Henry M Jackson High School in South Everett traveled to the Washington State Capitol on Thursday, March 27, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Leaders Academy, a flagship program of the nonprofit Building Bridges Project, launched in partnership with the Everett School District and Jackson High […]
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell announces 2025 re-election bid
LYNNWOOD—Christine Frizzell is seeking re-election as Mayor of Lynnwood, launches her Right Experience for Lynnwood campaign. “March 8th is International Women’s Day, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election on this day of celebrating the individual purpose and strength of women all over the world,” said MayorFrizzell. “As noted in my State […]
A City with a Purpose: Lynnwood Mayor delivers 2025 State of the City
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, February 26, centering on the theme of a “purpose”-driven future, prioritizing the safety and improving the quality of life all Lynnwood residents. The event was emceed by Frank Percival with the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. Prior to […]
RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s Policy Committee deadline
OLYMPIA—Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia. This session, lawmakers in the state House and Senate have introduced nearly 1,800 bills. To stay alive, much of that legislation needed to get voted out […]
Educators rally for more funding at Edmonds Crisis Town Hall
EDMONDS—Educators and community members painted the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium red, so to speak, sporting “Red for Ed” attire last Wednesday, October 23, to rally for more funding toward public schools. The Education Funding Crisis Town Hall was officially hosted by the Edmonds Education Association (EEA), though it was a joint effort by educators and […]
How wealthy is your elected official? Looking at politicians’ worth amidst 14% wage increases
Washington state-level lawmakers are set to receive up to a 14.7 percent wage increase following the proposed 2025/26 salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on October 10. The final vote is scheduled for February 5, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck is advocating for the higher pay stating that […]
