Gun store to pay $3 million for illegally selling high-capacity magazines
SEATTLE—Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on February 6 that Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Baghai, will pay $3 million for violating Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines with the capacity to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. King County Superior Court Judge Wyman Yip already ruled in April that Federal Way Discount […]
Multiple animal rights bills head to Senate after overwhelming House passage
OLYMPIA—Three new animal protection and justice bills head to the Washington State Senate after overwhelming passage in House in January. Standardizing animal abuse penalties HB 1961, concerning animal cruelty in the first degree, addresses a significant hole in current law, where judges have wide discretion in sentencing for certain forms of animal cruelty, leading to […]
DC Circuit Court rules US Presidents not immune from criminal prosecutions
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on February 6 ruled that United States Presidents are not immune from prosecutions for decisions and actions made during their presidency stating, “we cannot accept that the office of the Presidency places its former occupants above the law for all time thereafter.” This […]
Missing bolts in door plug installation of Alaska flight 1282 led to blowout, NTSB finds
WASHINGTON D.C.—The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), on February 6, released its preliminary findings in the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident involving a mid-cabin door blowing off mid-flight on January 5, 2024. In that report it was found that four key bolts were missing from the cabin door, which prevent upward movement to the aircraft’s […]
Can you identify these men involved in organized retail theft?
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department put out a bulletin asking the public’s help in identifying any of the three individuals involved in an organized retail theft case. On February 1, 2024, the three men broke into a locked display rack at Wal-Mart on highway 99 and stole $2,878 worth of hard alcohol. If you have any […]
Washington State Democratic Party calling for boycott of Starbucks
SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on February 6, led by Chair Shasti Conrad, called on its event partners to boycott Starbucks products until the company agrees to engage in “good faith” bargaining with its union. “The Washington State Democrats stand with Starbucks workers united and their families,” the Washington State Democrats released on X. “The Democratic […]
Transportation update: Lynnwood Light Rail and Swift Orange Line
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat event with local leaders on February 6 to discuss key transportation projects within Snohomish County, including the Lynnwood Link Extension, offering an update on developments shaping the county’s transportation landscape. The event was hosted by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Alliance, […]
Marine, Moon, Powers appointed to National League of Cities committees
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo proudly announces the appointment of three officials to positions within the National League of Cities (NLC) Committee and Advocacy Groups. Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo, Jason Moon, City Councilmember, and Steve Powers, City Administrator, have been selected to serve on key committees, further solidifying Mukilteo’s commitment to national advocacy and leadership […]
Four juveniles arrested for armed robbery at AMC Theater
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Officers responded to an armed robbery call on Sunday, February 4, at the AMC Movie Theater near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. The multiple suspects arrived in a stolen vehicle around 9:00 p.m., the Police Department said, before stealing two vehicles at gunpoint. The suspects immediately fled the scene. The two stolen vehicles were […]
Black Press Media, parent company of Everett Herald, files bankruptcy
EVERETT—Black Press Media, the parent company of the Everett Herald, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on January 16, 2024, owing some $101.2 million to creditors according to court documents. Filed in British Columbia court a day earlier on January 15, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), gives financially troubled corporations in […]
