Commentary: To truly address violence, we must be Americans first
Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader did the same this past April at the Pullman campus of Washington State University. There was tension between supporters and detractors at those visits, like […]
Lynnwood City Council balances downtown innovation with budget shortfall
LYNNWOOD—At a three-hour work session Monday, September 15, Lynnwood’s City Council walked a cautious tightrope between innovating its City Center, through the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFC) Master Plan, while balancing short-term financing strategies to tackle the city’s looming $10.7 million budget deficit. Reimagining “The District” One third of Monday’s meeting revolved around the LPFD […]
Upcoming Healthcare Summit to address Workforce and Policy Challenges in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County, will host this year’s annual Healthcare Summit on September 24, connecting the community to leaders in the county’s healthcare industry. Presented by Optum, Kaiser Permanente and Premera Blue Cross, in partnership with North Sound Media, this event presents attendees the […]
Halloween Goes Green: Evergreen Goodwill makes Sustainability Spooktacular
LYNNWOOD—Halloween is creeping up, and while goblins and ghouls prepare to haunt the streets, Evergreen Goodwill is offering a more sustainable—and surprisingly stylish—way to celebrate the season. From gothic candle holders to DIY cobwebs crafted from repurposed tights, the nonprofit thrift retailer is helping families across Northwest Washington decorate affordably, creatively, and with a conscience. […]
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu to retire
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025, concluding a judicial career spanning over 25 years. “Throughout her time on the bench, Justice Yu has demonstrated her commitment to respect, dignity and fairness for all,” Governor Bob Ferguson released in a statement. “As the first in her family to […]
City of Mukilteo adopts the USS John Paul Jones
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo adopts the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer assigned to Naval Station Everett. On September 2, Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine proclaimed the adoption of the USS John Paul Jones, crew and families, in partnership with the Mukilteo Kiwanis, the South Everett Mukilteo Rotary Club, and […]
Robinson has not confessed to the murder of Kirk, has trans lover
Utah Governor Spencer Cox this morning on NBC News’ Meet the Press and ABC News’ This Week confirmed that Tyler Robinson, 22, is not cooperating with law enforcement, not confessed to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, lived with his boyfriend who is transitioning from male to female, and espouses “leftist ideology.” Formal charges against Robinson will […]
Erika Kirk makes first public address after the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk
Mrs. Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA Founder & CEO Charlie Kirk, delivered her first public address on September 12 following the assassination of her husband. She expressed profound grief while honoring her husband’s life, faith, and legacy. Erika opened by thanking law enforcement for capturing Charlie’s assassin. She extended thanks to the […]
Five years ago, Lynnwood’s the House of Wisdom began in a garage with a $300 loan
LYNNWOOD—When Ahmad Hilal Abid was just 17-years old he fled his worn-torn country of Afghanistan to Edmonds, Washington, seeking a better life. Once there, he faced several challenges from language barriers, to adapting to a new culture, to learning how to navigate the U.S. systems to set himself up for a path towards success. Abid […]
Lynnwood PD to host upcoming ‘Women Empowered’ self-defense classes
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department will be continuing its Women Empowered self-defense class next Saturday, September 20, with plenty of more classes scheduled through 2025. Next week’s class comes just in time for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which begins October 1. Though the Lynnwood PD has partnered with the Bellevue PD in hosting women’s […]
