New Lawsuit: WA joins 20 other states suing Trump to halt Dept of Education firings
Washington state joined 20 other states in suing President Donald J Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today to stop the reduction of force of 50% of the department’s staff. “This massive reduction in force (RIF) is equivalent to incapacitating key, statutorily mandated functions of the Department, causing immense damage to Plaintiff States and […]
Lynnwood Council Member Jessica Roberts withdraws from appointment
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Candidate Jessica Ann Roberts has withdrawn today to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council, according to the City of Lynnwood. Roberts was appointed to the City Council by a unanimous decision on Monday, March 10. In a statement to the Everett Herald as to why she withdrew, Roberts wrote: “My personal […]
Port of Everett’s Walter Seidl announces retirement, Tim Ryker hired as new Marine Terminals Director
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has tapped Tim Ryker as its new Marine Terminals Director, following retirement announcement of long-time Port employee Walter Seidl. Ryker, joining the Port of Everett’s Seaport team on April 1, brings 20+ years of experience in maritime and stevedoring to his new role managing cargo operations in Everett. As Marine Terminals […]
WSCJTC earns top international accreditation in law enforcement training
BURIEN—The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) has earned Accreditation from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), scoring higher than any other IADLEST-Accredited agency. This recognition affirms WSCJTC’s commitment to excellence in law enforcement training and its role as a national leader in professional standards. Established in 1974, […]
K-12 student artists are invited to enter “Look Out for Each Other” themed contest
Sound Transit and Southeast Seattle Education Coalition invite students in grades K-12 to participate in the “Looking Out for Each Other” safety poster contest. Students are asked to draw or illustrate what it means to look out for friends, family members, neighbors, and community members around tracks and trains. Winners of the poster contest, which is […]
Mukilteo Community Orchestra March 16 concert information
The Mukilteo Community Orchestra will present the second concert of the season on Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. This free concert, “Tranquil Landscapes” features Alphorn Magic by Lothar Pelz, arranged for orchestra by Gary Martin; In the Steppes of Central Asia by Alexander Borodin, D’un matin de […]
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order against Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In less than 24 hours after filing a lawsuit against President Donald J Trump’s executive order addressing the weaponization of government and national security concerns of law firm Perkins Coie LLP, United States District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., a President Barrack Obama appointee, granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday, March 12, […]
Jared Bond selected as new Public Works Director
LYNNWOOD—We are excited to announce that Jared Bond has been selected to lead the Public Works Department as its next Director. On Monday, March 10th, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Frizzell’s nomination of Jared to assume the role of Director. He is taking over as Director from Bill Franz, who retired after 33 […]
Cannibalism, sexual assault, and murder: The alleged fantasies of newly appointed council member
LYNNWOOD—Newly appointed Lynnwood City Council member Jessica Roberts’ now deleted alleged Reddit profile, Other_Ardvark_6105, dabbles in some dark fantasies including, but not limited to, sexually assaulting women, cannibalizing them, and murder. Many of these posts are found in a subreddit for vorarephilia, which is the fetish of drawing sexual gratification from consuming, or being consumed […]
Lynnwood City Council calls Special Meeting to reconsider appointment
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council announced today it is calling a Special Business Meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, to consider rescinding the appointment of Jessica Ann Roberts to the council. Roberts was appointed to the council on Monday, March 10, to fill the Position 5 vacancy left by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. The notice from […]
