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 […]
Pickleball Kingdom in Lynnwood is now open
LYNNWOOD—Pickleball Kingdom, Lynnwood’s massive, 40,000-square foot, 12 court, indoor Pickleball facility is now open to the public following a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening, April 25. Located in the old Bed, Bath and Beyond building at 3115 196th Street Southwest in Lynnwood, Pickleball Kingdom is the eighth location to open in Washington […]
Pickleball Kingdom, a massive new indoor pickleball facility, opens in Lynnwood next Friday
LYNNWOOD—A massive new indoor pickleball facility called Pickleball Kingdom is scheduled to open in Lynnwood, in the old Bed Bath and Beyond building at 3115 196th Street Southwest, on April 25. Pickleball Kingdom will be a 40,000 square foot, 12 courts facility with a pro store, locker rooms, showers, an upstairs mezzanine, and even private […]
WA law makers pass bill prohibiting exotic animals from traveling in performative acts
OLYMPIA—Both chambers of the Washington State legislature passed a bill that would prohibit the use of certain exotic animals, like elephants and tigers, from traveling in performative acts such as circuses. Engrossed Senate Bill 5065, who’s primary sponsors include Snohomish County Congressional Leaders Sen. Marko Liias and Sen. John Lovick, passed the Senate back in […]
10% cap on rent passes WA Senate, House to vote
A cap on annual residential rent increases in Washington state is closer than ever to becoming law. But major changes made in the Senate on Thursday have set up a clash with their Democratic colleagues in the House as the legislative session heads into its final two weeks. Before passing House Bill 1217 on Thursday, Democrats in […]
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 […]
Taking a bite out of crime: New Northwest Law Enforcement Training Academy now open
ARLINGTON—Just five months after its soft opening in October, the Washington State Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 20, for its newest regional law enforcement training center—Northwest Academy. Located in Arlington, the new training center will be Washington State’s third regional training facility within the last two years following Pasco, which opened in […]
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 permit may soon be required for Washingtonians to purchase firearms
OLYMPIA—A proposal to require a permit to purchase firearms is the latest gun legislation to be introduced in this year’s legislative session. “I think a lot of people miss that no one that I know of, at least here, is anti-Second Amendment,” said Nico Battle, from the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, in support of the […]
Game of Thrones: Lynnwood Council Leadership Shake-up
LYNNWOOD—The young bucks on the Lynnwood City Council outplayed more seasoned Councilmembers to snatch the top leadership positions at Monday’s Business meeting with Nick Coelho, 38, being elected as President and Josh Binda, 25, as Vice President for the 2025 Legislative Session. Both Councilmen voted last November to pass a 52% property tax increase on […]
