Commentary: Dismantling the bureaucratic state
It’s only been a few weeks since the 47th President of the United States was sworn in, but the Trump train is already speeding at “warp speed.” At the end of the line lies the bureaucratic state’s corrupt henchman desperately attempting to duck the proverbial impact that awaits them. Unfortunately for them, Trump 2.0 came to […]
Council to select top 8 candidates to fill vacancy, discuss new duties and qualifications for elected office
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming city council meeting on February 10, President Nick Coelho will present outcomes from Saturday’s Council Summit that was held at Verdant Health Commission. The council will also be voting/discussing the following other matters listed below: Council vacancy selections A total of 19 applicants are vying for the Lynnwood City Council Position 5, […]
Mountlake Terrace Councilman Rory Paine-Donovan resigns
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—The City of Mountlake Terrace announced the resignation of Mountlake Terrace City Councilman Rory Paine-Donovan on Thursday, February 6. He was appointed in January 2023 to fill the Position 3 vacancy following the resignation of Doug McCardle. The announcement was posted Thursday evening to The City of Mountlake Terrace’s Facebook Page and reads as […]
Commentary: WSP Chief on Super Bowl Safe Driving
We are entering a time of increased travel on our already busy and sometimes snowy highways over the next couple of weeks. Super Bowl celebrations, Valentines Day dinners, and family getaways over the long Presidents’ Day weekend will bring people together in celebration and good cheer but will also increase traffic on our highways. The […]
Lynnwood Council VP Josh Binda is now allegedly ‘unlawfully’ holding public office
LYNNWOOD—Washington Secretary of State’s Office has confirmed Lynnwood Times’ reporting that Lynnwood City Council Vice President Joshua Binda is not an “active” registered voter in the City of Lynnwood. Binda is now alleged to be “unlawfully” holding public office. The Washington Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Database (VRDB) has officially been updated to confirm the […]
House Democrats call on DOJ to investigate Elon Musk’s alleged ‘conflicts of interest’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On February 7, 12 Democratic United States House members, including Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) of King County, submitted a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office of Government Ethics alleging conflicts of interest with Elon Musk as a federal employee. Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, has taken a forefront role in the […]
Larsen supports Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect Americans’ Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Friday, February 7, joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will stop people with conflicts of interest or without a security clearance from accessing the highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system. The Treasury payment system is responsible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. “An unelected […]
Firearm accident result in the death of 17-year-old
LYNNWOOD—A 17-year-old accidentally shot himself while handling a firearm without parental supervision at a Lynnwood residence on Thursday, February 6. According to Lynnwood Police, on February 6, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., they responded to an assault with a weapon call in the 19900 block of 56th Ave W. Officers were advised that one person […]
Stanwood and Lynnwood mayors elected as Chair and Vice Chair of Community Transit Board
EVERETT—Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was selected by his peers at Thursday’s meeting to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2025, a one-year term. He joined the Community Transit Board in October 2020 and served as an alternate from 2012 through 2015. Roberts began serving as mayor of Stanwood in November […]
AG sues Trump admin over new Executive Order defunding gender-affirming care
SEATTLE—Attorney General Nick Brown filed a multi-state federal lawsuit today to halt a presidential order that threatens to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care. President Trump’s executive order – which Brown called clearly illegal and unusually cruel – also directs criminal enforcement against medical professionals and patients involved in such care. The […]
